Which place is cheaper, Yakushima or Yichang?
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 Yichang or Yakushima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yichang or Yakushima, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Yichang or Yakushima?
Yichang
Yichang, China is an ancient city situated on the northern bank of the Yangtze River in central China. The city is located just below the famed Three Gorges Dam and is a popular ending point for many Yangtze River cruises. Yichang offers beautiful natural scenery and ancient relics from the Three Kingdom Period.
Yichang experiences cool, rainy, winters and hot, humid, summers. Temperatures tend to stay in the 40's Fahrenheit during winter and the 80's in the summer. Spring, Summer, and Autumn are fantastic times to visit, although if you prefer to beat the heat, stay away during late summer!
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 Beijing, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Lhasa, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Japan, and The Best Luxury Tours to Japan.
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Yichang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYichang $74Yakushima $141
The average daily cost (per person) in Yichang is $74, while the average daily cost in Yakushima is $141. 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 Yichang and Yakushima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYichang $25Yakushima $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYichang $50Yakushima $122
Compare Hotels in Yichang and Yakushima
Looking for a hotel in Yichang or Yakushima? 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: Yakushima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yichang $14Yakushima $51
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yichang
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yichang:
- Yichang Airport Transfer Service, Yichang train station Pick up: $20
- Private transfer from Yichang to Zhangjiajie: $290
Is it cheaper to fly into Yichang or Yakushima?
Prices for flights to both Yakushima and Yichang 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 dayYichang $38Yakushima $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yichang $18Yakushima $21
Tours and Activities in Yichang
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yichang are as follows:
- Yichang Tourist Center to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH): $53
- Private Day Tour in Yichang to Sanyou Cave and Sanxia Waterfall : $239
- From 5-Day Yangtze River Cruise to Chongqing: $679
- Yichang - Chongqing Yangtze Miracle Luxury 5D4N Cruise: $720
- From Yichang to Chongqing: 5-Day Cruise with Meals: $993
Tours and Activities in Yakushima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Yakushima are as follows:
- Private Guided Tour: $336
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYichang $14Yakushima $6.61
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yichang and Yakushima, we can see that Yakushima is more expensive. And not only is Yichang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yichang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yichang 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 Yichang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yichang Expensive? and Is Yakushima Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Yichang 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 Yichang or Yakushima in the Summer?
Both Yakushima and Yichang are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
In the summer, Yichang is around the same temperature as Yakushima. Typically, the summer temperatures in Yichang in July average around 29°C (85°F), and Yakushima averages at about 27°C (81°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yakushima. It's quite rainy in Yichang. In July, Yichang usually receives more rain than Yakushima. Yichang gets 229 mm (9 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 189 mm (7.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyYichang 29°C (85°F)Yakushima 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Yakushima in the Autumn?
Both Yakushima and Yichang during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In October, Yichang is generally around the same temperature as Yakushima. Daily temperatures in Yichang average around 20°C (67°F), and Yakushima fluctuates around 22°C (71°F).
Yakushima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Yichang usually gets less rain in October than Yakushima. Yichang gets 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 161 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberYichang 20°C (67°F)Yakushima 22°C (71°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Yakushima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Yichang and Yakushima.
Yichang is much colder than Yakushima in the winter. The daily temperature in Yichang averages around 6°C (43°F) in January, and Yakushima fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Yakushima receives a lot of rain in the winter. In January, Yichang usually receives less rain than Yakushima. Yichang gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryYichang 6°C (43°F)Yakushima 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Yichang or Yakushima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Yichang as well as Yakushima.
In the spring, Yichang is around the same temperature as Yakushima. Typically, the spring temperatures in Yichang in April average around 18°C (65°F), and Yakushima averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite rainy in Yakushima. Yichang usually gets less rain in April than Yakushima. Yichang gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Yakushima receives 207 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilYichang 18°C (65°F)Yakushima 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Yakushima and Yichang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) |
| Feb | 8°C (46°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 105 mm (4.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 18°C (65°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 207 mm (8.1 in) |
| May | 23°C (73°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 288 mm (11.3 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (80°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 352 mm (13.9 in) |
| Jul | 29°C (85°F) | 229 mm (9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 189 mm (7.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (85°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 205 mm (8.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 253 mm (10 in) |
| Oct | 20°C (67°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 161 mm (6.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (57°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (47°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.