Should you visit Nikko or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Nikko and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Nikko
Nikko is a small Japanese city located in the mountains north of Tokyo. It is well-known for the site of Toshogu, a famed Shinto shrine established in 1617, in memory of Tokugawa Ieyasu who was the founding ruler of the Edo Period. The town is situated just outside of Nikko National Park which offers scenic mountain landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, wild monkeys, and hiking trails.
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Spanning the Japanese prefectures of Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Kanagawa and Tokyo, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is a natural area with beautiful scenery as well as a number of popular tourist spots. Some of its highlights include Mount Fuji, Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, and the Izu Islands, offering a geographic range of natural hot springs, coastlines, mountainous areas, lakes, and more than 1,000 volcanic islands.
Which city is cheaper, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park or Nikko?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Nikko is $89, while the average daily cost in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is $95. 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. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Nikko and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $100 for a double occupancy room in Nikko If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $114 in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Nikko $50
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $57
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Nikko
$100
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
$114
Food
Nikko food costs typically run travelers around $33 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
On average, meal and food prices in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park cost around $21 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around $8.40.
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nikko
For Nikko, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Lunch or Dinner with Maiko Experience in Kyoto :
$14
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Miso-balls):
$23
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Yokohama Lunch, Tea, and Dinner Cruise with Royalwings:
$25
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Online character lunch box cooking class:
$27
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Japanese Rolled Sushi cooking in Tokyo:
$27
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Tokyo West Side Walking and Street Food Tour:
$34
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Hakodate's Famous Ikameshi Cooking Class:
$36
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Casual):
$41
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Okinawa Home Cooking Experience:
$45
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Moby Dick Dinner Cruise in Naha:
$53
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Special):
$59
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Morning Wagyu Kaiseki Cooking Course:
$60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
For Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Lunch or Dinner with Maiko Experience in Kyoto :
$14
-
Instagrammable Cooking Class (Miso-balls):
$23
-
Yokohama Lunch, Tea, and Dinner Cruise with Royalwings:
$25
-
Online character lunch box cooking class:
$27
-
Japanese Rolled Sushi cooking in Tokyo:
$27
-
Tokyo West Side Walking and Street Food Tour:
$34
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Hakodate's Famous Ikameshi Cooking Class:
$36
-
Instagrammable Cooking Class (Casual):
$41
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Okinawa Home Cooking Experience:
$45
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Moby Dick Dinner Cruise in Naha:
$53
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Instagrammable Cooking Class (Special):
$59
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Morning Wagyu Kaiseki Cooking Course:
$60
Local Transportation
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend $28 per person, per day on transportation in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Nikko
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Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nikko
Also for Nikko, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Kansai International Airport (KIX) Transfers for Osaka (Same Day Booking):
$338
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Private Narita International Airport Transfers (NRT) for Tokyo (Same Day Booking):
$323
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Private Kansai International Airport Transfers (KIX) for Kyoto:
$246
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Private Airport Transfer between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Hokkaido Major Cities:
$209
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Private Haneda International Airport Transfers (HND) for Tokyo (For Urgent Flight):
$203
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Private New Chitose Airport Transfers (CTS) for Sapporo, Hoshino Resorts, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, or Surrounding Areas:
$177
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Private Nagoya Airport (NGO) Transfers for Downtown Nagoya and Surrounding Cities:
$164
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Private Kansai International Airport Transfers (KIX) for Osaka, Nara, & Kobe:
$154
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Private Transfers Between Yoyogi National Stadium (Olympic Stadium) and Tokyo City or Airports:
$153
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Private Transfers Between the New National Stadium (Olympic Stadium) and Tokyo City or Airports:
$152
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Private Narita International Airport Transfers (NRT) for Tokyo 23 Wards, Hakone, or Karuizawa:
$150
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Private Kansai Airport (KIX) Transfers for Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, or Nara:
$150
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Also for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Kansai International Airport (KIX) Transfers for Osaka (Same Day Booking):
$338
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Private Narita International Airport Transfers (NRT) for Tokyo (Same Day Booking):
$323
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Private Kansai International Airport Transfers (KIX) for Kyoto:
$246
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Private Airport Transfer between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Hokkaido Major Cities:
$209
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Private Haneda International Airport Transfers (HND) for Tokyo (For Urgent Flight):
$203
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Private New Chitose Airport Transfers (CTS) for Sapporo, Hoshino Resorts, Noboribetsu, Lake Toya, or Surrounding Areas:
$177
-
Private Nagoya Airport (NGO) Transfers for Downtown Nagoya and Surrounding Cities:
$164
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Private Kansai International Airport Transfers (KIX) for Osaka, Nara, & Kobe:
$154
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Private Transfers Between Yoyogi National Stadium (Olympic Stadium) and Tokyo City or Airports:
$153
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Private Transfers Between the New National Stadium (Olympic Stadium) and Tokyo City or Airports:
$152
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Private Narita International Airport Transfers (NRT) for Tokyo 23 Wards, Hakone, or Karuizawa:
$150
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Private Kansai Airport (KIX) Transfers for Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, or Nara:
$150
Is it cheaper to fly into Nikko or Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park?
Prices for flights to both Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and Nikko 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.
Entertainment
In Nikko, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $23 per person, per day.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $12 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Nikko $23
Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park $12
Tours and Activities in Nikko
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nikko.
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Art Aquarium Museum Ticket in Tokyo:
$21
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Beppu Tower Admission Ticket:
$3.65
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Chiba Mother Farm Ticket Tokyo:
$12
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Hakodate-Onuma Segway Tours:
$82
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Hakone Kamakura 3-Day Ticket Pass:
$63
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Hakone Kowaki-en Yunessun Hot Spring Theme Park One Day Ticket :
$21
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Hakone Segway Tours:
$82
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Izu Teddy Bear Museum Admission Ticket:
$13
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Japanese Culture Experience at Kanda Myoujin Shrine EDOCCO Cha-ya in Tokyo:
$27
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Kanda Myoujin Rakugo Show Ticket in Tokyo:
$7.29
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Kanda Myoujin Shrine Experience Ticket in Tokyo:
$45
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Kouri Ocean Tower Observation Deck Ticket in Okinawa:
$6.99
Tours and Activities in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.
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Art Aquarium Museum Ticket in Tokyo:
$21
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Beppu Tower Admission Ticket:
$3.65
-
Chiba Mother Farm Ticket Tokyo:
$12
-
Hakodate-Onuma Segway Tours:
$82
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Hakone Kamakura 3-Day Ticket Pass:
$63
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Hakone Kowaki-en Yunessun Hot Spring Theme Park One Day Ticket :
$21
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Hakone Segway Tours:
$82
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Izu Teddy Bear Museum Admission Ticket:
$13
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Japanese Culture Experience at Kanda Myoujin Shrine EDOCCO Cha-ya in Tokyo:
$27
-
Kanda Myoujin Rakugo Show Ticket in Tokyo:
$7.29
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Kanda Myoujin Shrine Experience Ticket in Tokyo:
$45
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Kouri Ocean Tower Observation Deck Ticket in Okinawa:
$6.99
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Nikko, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $16.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $9.12.
Sample the Local Flavors in Nikko
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nikko:
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Hiroshima Sake Brewery Guided Tour in "Saijo", one of the three largest Japanese Sake spot:
$12
Sample the Local Flavors in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park:
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Hiroshima Sake Brewery Guided Tour in "Saijo", one of the three largest Japanese Sake spot:
$12
When comparing the travel costs between Nikko and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, we can see that Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Asia, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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