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

Should you visit Wuhu or Yakushima?

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 Yakushima. 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 Yakushima?

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.

Yakushima

Yakushima, Japan is a UNESCO World Heritage island located north of Okinawa and off the south east of of Kyushu. The island is well-known to Japanese tourists but not so much to international ones, making it a bit of a hidden gem to international tourists. This also means that English isn't spoken as much as in larger cities, so make sure to brush up on your Japanese and bring a dictionary.

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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.

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

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

When is the best time to visit Wuhu or Yakushima?

Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Wuhu or Yakushima in the Summer?

Both Yakushima and Wuhu are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.

In July, Wuhu is generally around the same temperature as Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Wuhu average around 28°C (83°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. It's quite rainy in Wuhu. In July, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Wuhu gets 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Wuhu or Yakushima in the Autumn?

Both Yakushima and Wuhu during the autumn are popular places to visit.

Wuhu is cooler than Yakushima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Wuhu averages around 17°C (63°F) in October, and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).

Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Wuhu usually gets less rain in October than Yakushima. Wuhu gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Wuhu or Yakushima in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Wuhu and Yakushima.

Wuhu can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Wuhu is much colder than Yakushima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Wuhu in January average around 3°C (37°F), and Yakushima averages at about 11°C (52°F).

Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Wuhu usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Wuhu gets 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Wuhu or Yakushima in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Wuhu as well as Yakushima.

In April, Wuhu is generally cooler than Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Wuhu average around 15°C (60°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Wuhu receives a lot of rain in the spring. Wuhu usually gets less rain in April than Yakushima. Wuhu gets 101 mm (4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

Typical Weather for Yakushima and Wuhu