Which place is cheaper, Yokohama or Yangshuo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Yangshuo or Yokohama?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Yangshuo and Yokohama can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Yangshuo or Yokohama?
Yangshuo
A county of the city, Guilin, Yangshuo is located in a region famous for its karst topography. Surrounded by jagged mountain peaks and bordered on one side by the Li River, Yangshuo has become a popular home base for tourists looking to explore the region's natural wonders. Backpackers and tourists, both foreign and domestic, come to Yangshuo every year making it a city of many cultures. Most locals are even able to speak English, which is fairly uncommon for Chinese cities.
Yokohama
Located on the western coast of Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city and one of the most-visited cities by foreigners. It features one of the largest Chinatown's in the world as well as many parks and architectural landmarks.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to China, The Best Tours for Seniors to China, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Yangshuo Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYangshuo $86Yokohama $156
The average daily cost (per person) in Yangshuo is $86, while the average daily cost in Yokohama is $156. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Yangshuo and Yokohama in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYangshuo $26Yokohama $72
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYangshuo $52Yokohama $144
Compare Hotels in Yangshuo and Yokohama
Looking for a hotel in Yangshuo or Yokohama? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Yokohama Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yangshuo $43Yokohama $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yangshuo
Also for Yangshuo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Yangshuo Via Ferrata with Transfer 3 hours Private Tour: $89
- From Rock Climbing with Transfer Private (3 hours): $69
- Guilin Private Transfer in English-speaking Services: Between Airport & Yangshuo: $106
- Guilin: Li River Cruise with Transfer to Yangshuo: $80
- Impression Liu Sanjie - Ticket Booking (including Round-trip Transfer): $62
- Private Airport Transfer: Yangshuo Hotel to Guilin Liangjiang Airport: $45
- Private Departure Transfer: Yangshuo to Guilin Train Stations: $49
- Private Impression Sanjie Liu Evening Show with Hotel Transfer: $88
- Private One Way Transfer Service to Guilin City Hotel or Airport from Yangshuo: $48
- Private Transfer from Xingping hotel to Longsheng hotel: $107
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo hotel to Guilin hotel: $37
- Private Transfer from Yangshuo(Xingping) Train Station to Yangshuo Hotel: $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
- Morning Transfer, Haneda Airport⇒Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Nikko: $419
- Private Transfer to/from Narita Airport (NRT): $347
- Tokyo private transfer for Yokohama Port: $243
- Tokyo to/from Yokohama private transfer service.: $229
- Yokohama Port: Private Transfer from/to Haneda Airport: $210
- Tokyo: Private One-Way Transfer to/from Yokohama Port: $203
- Private Transfer from Tokyo City to Narita Airport Vice Versa: $194
- Yokohama Cruise Port to Narita Airport NRT - Private Transfer : $147
- Private Transfer from Yokohama Cruise Port to Tokyo: $147
- Shuttle Van Transfer, Haneda, Narita and Tokyo⇒Yokohama City: $132
- Yokohama City: Private transfer to/from Haneda Airport: $128
- Yokohama ⇆ Tokyo, Narita & Haneda Airport Private Transfer: $127
Is it cheaper to fly into Yangshuo or Yokohama?
Prices for flights to both Yokohama and Yangshuo 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
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Food Meals for one dayYangshuo $33Yokohama $66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yangshuo
For Yangshuo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Yangshuo Cooking Class with Market Trip: $45
- Full-day Cultural Experience: Taichi, Cooking & Painting Lessons: $100
- The impression Liu sanjie show and local dinner in town : $145
- Combo Impression Sanjie Liu Show and Authentic Cooking Experience: $199
- Yangshuo Full Day Tour: Cooking class, River boat, Light Show: $259
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
- Tokyo: Shinjuku Local Eats, Street Food Tour & Culture Walk: $25
- Private Local Food Tour in Ginza and Shinbashi: $62
- DIY Sushi Cooking Class at Izakaya in Yokohama: $68
- Yokohama Manga Art & Japanese Cooking Experience: $81
- Sushi & Gyoza Cooking with Matcha Experience: $81
- Miso Ramen Gyoza and Matcha Cooking Class Professional Teacher: $100
- Sakuragicho/Noge Walking & Local Food Tour: $134
- Tokyo: Best Ginza Food Tour at 3 Local Eateries: $150
- Traditional Japanese Home Cooking from a Chef in Shibuya: $171
- Tokyo Allstar Food Tour: $231
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yangshuo $24Yokohama $31
Tours and Activities in Yangshuo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Yangshuo.
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Sanjie Liu Show Ticket Booking : $45
- Yangshuo Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $45
- Impression Liusanjie Show Ticket: $48
- Yangshuo Via Ferrata Ticket: $49
- Yulong River Bamboo Rafting Experience: $52
- Yangshuo Ruyi peak & round way cable car ticket: $55
- Yangshuo Walking Day Tour: $56
- Half/Full-Day Yangshuo Countryside Moderate Cycling and Sightseeing Private Tour: $60
- Ticket of Impression Sanjie Liu Show: $62
- Amphibious Off-Road Biking Experience: $67
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 'Feel Yokohama!'Private tour in English: $108
- “akira bike scene” metropolitan expressway motor cycle tour: $201
- "Heart of Yokohama" Walking: Experience Hill Area: $47
- Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary: $178
- Best of Tokyo Private Tour for Yokohama Cruise Passengers: $123
- Casual Japanese SAKE tasting and snack experience in Kabukicho: $42
- Chef's Choice Sushi & Tempura Luxury Foodie Tour in Ginza: $222
- Cherry Blossom Boat tour in Yokohama, Minato Mirai: $41
- Cherry Blossom Viewing from a Boat: Tour in Yokohama Minato Mirai: $55
- Cup Noodles Museum Guided Tour in Yokohama: $60
- Discover Kawasaki: A Private Tour with a Local: $193
- Discover Shinjuku Private Tour with Local Guide, Food & Drinks: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYangshuo $34Yokohama $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: $26
- Tantra Tokyo Burlesque Show Club: $83
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yangshuo and Yokohama, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Yangshuo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yangshuo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yangshuo 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 Yokohama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yokohama than you might in Yangshuo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yangshuo Expensive? and Is Yokohama Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yangshuo or Yokohama?
Yokohama has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Yangshuo. When comparing the sizes of Yangshuo and Yokohama, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Yangshuo or Yokohama?
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 Yangshuo or Yokohama in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Yangshuo as well as Yokohama. Additionally, many travelers come to Yokohama for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 30°C (86°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 25°C (78°F).
It's quite rainy in Yokohama. Yangshuo receives a lot of rain in the summer. Yangshuo usually gets more rain in July than Yokohama. Yangshuo gets 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYangshuo 30°C (86°F)Yokohama 25°C (78°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Yokohama in the Autumn?
Both Yokohama and Yangshuo are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Yokohama in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Yangshuo is a little warmer than Yokohama in the autumn. The daily temperature in Yangshuo averages around 23°C (73°F) in October, and Yokohama fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yokohama. In October, Yangshuo usually receives less rain than Yokohama. Yangshuo gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYangshuo 23°C (73°F)Yokohama 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Yokohama in the Winter?
Both Yokohama and Yangshuo during the winter are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Yokohama for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Yangshuo is much warmer than Yokohama. Typically, the winter temperatures in Yangshuo in January average around 10°C (49°F), and Yokohama averages at about 6°C (42°F).
Yangshuo usually gets more rain in January than Yokohama. Yangshuo gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYangshuo 10°C (49°F)Yokohama 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Yangshuo or Yokohama in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Yangshuo and Yokohama. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Yokohama because of the activities around the city.
In April, Yangshuo is generally a little warmer than Yokohama. Daily temperatures in Yangshuo average around 20°C (68°F), and Yokohama fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
Yokohama receives a lot of rain in the spring. Yangshuo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Yangshuo usually receives more rain than Yokohama. Yangshuo gets 263 mm (10.3 in) of rain, while Yokohama receives 145 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYangshuo 20°C (68°F)Yokohama 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Yokohama and Yangshuo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (49°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 263 mm (10.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 334 mm (13.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 320 mm (12.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) |
| Jul | 30°C (86°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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