Should you visit Yamaguchi or Sapporo?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yamaguchi or Sapporo, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi, Japan is the capital city of the Yamaguchi Prefecture, located on the Western tip of Honshu, Japan. During medieval times, Yamaguchi City flourished and was essentially the capital of Japan when Kyoto was demolished by the Onin war. After 1551, the city lost this standing, although evidence of its precious prosperity can be found in the architecture and even in the planning of the city.
Sapporo
Capital of the northern Japanese island Hokkaido, Sapporo is a city surrounded by mountains and known for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival with stunning ice sculptures. As host to the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city limits are dotted with ski jumps, hills, and popular ski resorts still in use today.
Which city is cheaper, Sapporo or Yamaguchi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Yamaguchi is $89, while the average daily cost in Sapporo is $117. 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 Yamaguchi and Sapporo in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Yamaguchi can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $51, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $102.
Travelers usually pay around $140 for a double occupancy room in Sapporo If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
Food
Yamaguchi food costs typically run travelers around $25 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.
The average traveler spends about $34 per day in Sapporo for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Yamaguchi $25
Sapporo $34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yamaguchi
For Yamaguchi, 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 Sapporo
For Sapporo, 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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Japanese Rolled Sushi cooking in Tokyo:
$27
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Online character lunch box cooking class:
$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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Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home:
$59
Local Transportation
Yamaguchi'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 $22 per person, per day on transportation in Yamaguchi.
Sapporo'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 $17 per person, per day on transportation in Sapporo.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yamaguchi
Also for Yamaguchi, 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 Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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[5%OFF] Ferry Transfers from Ishigaki Island by Yaeyama Kanko Ferry:
$6.09
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Shin Chitose Sapporo Airport Grand Limousine Transfer:
$443
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Shin Chitose Sapporo Airport 1-Way Charter Transfer:
$217
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Shared Round-Trip Transfers for Chichibugahama Beach:
$23
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Shared Night Bus Transfers from Osaka to Tokyo:
$62
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Shared Night Bus Transfers from Kyoto to Tokyo:
$62
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Shared Departure Transfer : Ski Resort in Hokkaido to Shin Chitose Airport:
$156
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Shared Departure Transfer : Sapporo City to Shin Chitose Airport:
$62
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Private Transfers Between the New National Stadium (Olympic Stadium) and Tokyo City or Airports:
$152
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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 Yokohama Port (Osanbashi Terminal) and Tokyo City or Shin Yokohama City:
$32
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Private Transfers Between Tokyo Stadium and Tokyo City or Airports:
$32
Is it cheaper to fly into Yamaguchi or Sapporo?
Prices for flights to both Sapporo and Yamaguchi 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
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Yamaguchi can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $9.36 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Sapporo can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $18 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Yamaguchi
For Yamaguchi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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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 Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
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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
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Yamaguchi spend on average $8.84 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Sapporo, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $8.90.
Sample the Local Flavors in Yamaguchi
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Yamaguchi:
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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 Sapporo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sapporo:
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Hiroshima Sake Brewery Guided Tour in "Saijo", one of the three largest Japanese Sake spot:
$12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yamaguchi and Sapporo, we can see that Sapporo is more expensive. And not only is Yamaguchi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yamaguchi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yamaguchi 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 Sapporo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sapporo than you might in Yamaguchi.
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