A Travel Price Comparison for Japan Osaka vs. Matsue for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Osaka Prices
  Matsue Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Osaka $75
  Matsue $59

The average daily cost (per person) in Osaka is $75, while the average daily cost in Matsue is $59. 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 Osaka and Matsue in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Osaka $37
  Matsue $23
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Osaka $74
  Matsue $46

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Osaka $13
  Matsue $18

Typical Local Transportation prices in Osaka

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:

• Subway
  $8.81

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka

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

• Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport: $105
• Departure Private Transfer from Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX by Minivan: $124
• Departure Private Transfer from Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX by Sedan Car: $119
• Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car: $218
• Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van: $269
• Japan Private Airport Transfer from Osaka City to Kansai Airport(KIX): $168
• Japan Railway Station Shared Arrival Transfer : Shin Osaka Station to Osaka City: $25
• Japan Railway Station Shared Departure Transfer : Osaka to Shin Osaka Station: $25
• KIX Airport Transfers (to or from OSAKA) by Land Rover Discovery Sport 2018: $323
• KIX Airport Transfers (to or from OSAKA) by Minivan Toyota HIACE 2019: $398
• KIX Airport Transfers (to or from OSAKA) by Toyota ALPHARD 2019: $398
• Kansai Airport to/from Osaka City: Private Transfer Service: $200

Is it cheaper to fly into Osaka or Matsue?

Prices for flights to both Matsue and Osaka 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
  Osaka $22
  Matsue $25

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka

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

• Street Food Tour Around Dotonburi Canal: $9.84
• Takoyaki Cooking Class: $13
• Deep Food Tour & Bar Hopping in Namba, Osaka: $30
• Deep Food Tour ＆ Bar Hopping in Temma, Osaka: $30
• (Online)Popular Japanese pancake and miso soup cooking: $31
• 2-Hour Kuromon Market Walking Street Food Tour: $36
• Local Secrets Food Tour in Osaka: $37
• Osaka Okonomiyaki Cooking Experience!: $40
• Walkabout Food Tour in Osaka: $43
• Okonomiyaki Cooking, The Heart of Osaka: $57
• Lunch Box Bento Set Cooking: $74
• Home Cooking Class: $76

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Osaka $16
  Matsue $7.93

Typical Entertainment prices in Osaka

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:

• Osaka Aquarium (for 2)
  $34

Tours and Activities in Osaka

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

• 【Special Sale】Virtual Osaka Dotonbori & Ebisu Bridge Walking Tour: $6.89
• Osaka Dotonbori Wonder Cruise: $9.84
• Osaka Bay : Sightseeing Cruise: $14
• General Admission ticket to ABENO HARUKAS in Osaka: $15
• Osaka virtual tour: $15
• Skip the Line: Kids Plaza Osaka Admission Ticket: $17
• HARUKAS 300 Observatory E-Ticket: $20
• Livestream Virtual Tour of Osaka Castle Park: $22
• LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Osaka Admission Tickets: $23
• Real Kimono experience and Tsumami Kanzashi Workshop: $24
• Livestream Virtual Tour of Osaka's Minami Area: $28
• Osaka Bus and Boat Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with Subway Pass: $30

Tours and Activities in Matsue

Here are a few actual costs in Matsue for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• Adachi Museum Private Customized Guided Tour from Matsue: $396
• Private Customized Tour with Izumo Taisha Shrine: $88
• Romantic Tour In Matsue: $496
• The best of Matsue walking tour: $496

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Osaka $10
  Matsue $6.17

Sample the Local Flavors in Osaka

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

• Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour: $20
• Private Tour - Fashionable Pub Crawl at Osaka, Enjoy the Japanese Alcohol!: $98