A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Wuhu vs. Dewa Sanzan for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Wuhu or Dewa Sanzan?

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

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Wuhu and Dewa Sanzan. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Wuhu or Dewa Sanzan?

Wuhu

The city of Wuhu is located in the southeast of the Anhui province of China. It lies on the south bank of the Yangtze River, and about 74 miles from the capital city of Hefei. It is made of floodplains, terraces and low hills, and its plentiful water supply makes it the perfect spot for fish and rice production.

The area has a subtropical climate with a humid monsoon season. When planning your trip, remember that the rainy season is from spring to early winter with the heaviest rainfall from mid-June to early July. So the best trips will be in autumn when it is nice and cool, and the chrysanthemums are in bloom.

Dewa Sanzan

Dewa Sanzan, Japan is a picturesque city in the Tohoku region which consists solely of the three sacred mountains: Mount Haguro, Mount Gassan, and Mount Yudono. The mountains are considered holy to the Japanese Shinto religion and are a popular pilgrimage site, especially since many ascetic pilgrims live in the mountains and are occasionally spotted throughout the various hiking trails.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Shanghai, The Best Contiki Tours to Japan, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Japan.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Wuhu and Dewa Sanzan, we can see that Wuhu is more expensive. And not only is Dewa Sanzan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dewa Sanzan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dewa Sanzan 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 Wuhu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Wuhu than you might in Dewa Sanzan.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Wuhu Expensive? and Is Dewa Sanzan Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Wuhu or Dewa Sanzan?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Wuhu or Dewa Sanzan in the Summer?

Both Dewa Sanzan and Wuhu during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Dewa Sanzan in the summer for the hiking.

In July, Wuhu is generally a little warmer than Dewa Sanzan. Daily temperatures in Wuhu average around 28°C (83°F), and Dewa Sanzan fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).

Dewa Sanzan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Wuhu. Wuhu usually gets less rain in July than Dewa Sanzan. Wuhu gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Dewa Sanzan receives 191 mm (7.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuhu or Dewa Sanzan in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuhu and Dewa Sanzan. Also, most visitors come to Dewa Sanzan for the hiking trails during these months.

Wuhu is a little warmer than Dewa Sanzan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Wuhu averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Dewa Sanzan fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

Dewa Sanzan receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Dewa Sanzan. Wuhu gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Dewa Sanzan receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Wuhu or Dewa Sanzan in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Wuhu as well as Dewa Sanzan. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Dewa Sanzan because of the museums and the cuisine.

The weather in Dewa Sanzan can be very cold. Wuhu can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Wuhu is much warmer than Dewa Sanzan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Wuhu in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Dewa Sanzan averages at about -1°C (30°F).

It's quite rainy in Dewa Sanzan. Wuhu usually gets less rain in January than Dewa Sanzan. Wuhu gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Dewa Sanzan receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuhu or Dewa Sanzan in the Spring?

Both Dewa Sanzan and Wuhu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

In April, Wuhu is generally much warmer than Dewa Sanzan. Daily temperatures in Wuhu average around 15°C (60°F), and Dewa Sanzan fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).

It's quite rainy in Wuhu. In April, Wuhu usually receives around the same amount of rain as Dewa Sanzan. Wuhu gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Dewa Sanzan receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Dewa Sanzan and Wuhu