A Travel Price Comparison for Japan Nagoya vs. Sado for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Nagoya or Sado?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Should I visit Nagoya or Sado? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.

Nagoya

Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!

Sado

Sado Island, Japan is located just off the coast of Niigata and is an old gold mining town that has since developed into a quiet summer holiday destination. The island is home to two mountain ranges, O-Sado in the north and Ko-sado in the south, with the popular Kuninaka plain in between the mountain ranges. With the remoteness of the island, it has become a popular destination for tourists to experience old Japan and get away from the busy mainland.

Which city is cheaper, Sado or Nagoya?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Nagoya is $80, while the average daily cost in Sado is $56. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Nagoya and Sado in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Nagoya $42
    Sado $27
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Nagoya $84
    Sado $54

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Nagoya $10
    Sado $13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya

Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Japan Railway Station Shared Departure Transfer : Nagoya City to Nagoya Station: $25
  • Japan Railway Station Shared Arrival Transfer : Nagoya Station to Nagoya City: $25
  • Nagoya ⇔ Takayama ‐ Gujo Hachiman Bus Transfer: $33
  • Shared Departure Transfer : Nagoya City to Chubu Airport: $101
  • Chubu Centrair Airport: Private transfer to/from Nagoya: $188
  • Round Trip Chubu Centrair Airport (NGO) Transfer to Nagoya City Center: $202
  • Private Departure Transfer Nagoya City to Chubu Centrair International Airport: $267
  • Private Departure Airport Transfer: Nagoya to Chubu Airport: $377

Is it cheaper to fly into Nagoya or Sado?

Prices for flights to both Sado and Nagoya change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Nagoya $25
    Sado $21

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya

For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Lovelin's Cooking tour and City tour: $59
  • Market Tour and Authentic Nagoya Cuisine Cooking Class With a Local in Her Home: $92
  • Nagoya Home Cooking Class: Nagoya Soul Food "Misokatsu": $93
  • Japanese Food tour in Nagoya: $123
  • Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $130
  • Customizable Private Food Tour in Nagoya: $166
  • Endoji Food tour and Japanese Lantern Making: $179

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sado

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sado.

  • Cooking the finest rice balls using salt and rice from Sado: $20
  • Picking up bamboo shoots and cooking, Mt. Donden spring walk: $121

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Nagoya $7.65
    Sado $7.69

Tours and Activities in Nagoya

For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Shodo Experience in Nagoya: $54
  • Batam Female Tour Guide: $58
  • Nagoya Street Food Walking Tour of Osu: $59
  • Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) Experience near Nagoya: $61
  • Kimono Photo Shoot Experience in Nagoya: $66
  • Customized Private Tour: $68
  • Making Soba Experience: $70
  • Private Morning Yanagibashi Fish Market and Sushi Tour in Nagoya: $81
  • UNESCO Tour to Shiragawago & Takayama - from Nagoya: $84
  • Private Tour - See the biggest shopping street in Nagoya, gourmet and more!: $84
  • Nagoya / Aichi Half-day Private Custom Tour with National Licensed Guide: $103
  • From Gujo Hachiman & Shirakawago 1-Day Tour with Lunch: $106

Tours and Activities in Sado

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Sado are as follows:

  • Bike Tour in Sado with a Local Guide: $35
  • SADO ISLAND private cycling tour in Shukunegi and Ogi: $108
  • Unique tour of picking up Bamboo shoots, taste experience: $69

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Nagoya $11
    Sado $60

Sample the Local Flavors in Nagoya

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:

  • Guided tour to Japanese Brewery "Kirin Beer" in Nagoya (3hours): $91

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nagoya and Sado, we can see that Nagoya is more expensive. And not only is Sado much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sado would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sado and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Nagoya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nagoya than you might in Sado.

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