Should you visit Yokohama or Osaka?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Yokohama or Osaka, 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.
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.
Osaka
The third largest city in Japan, Osaka has a lot to offer travelers. It's at the center of the Kansai region, and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. The city sits at the mouth of the Yodo River on Osaka Bay and is a major commercial hub for the country.
Osaka has a humid subtropical climate with four seasons. The winters are mild with January temperatures having an average high of almost 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Snow is very rare. Springs start cool and become hot and humid. This is also the wettest season with the rainiest time being between May and early July. Summers are hot and humid with July temperatures climbing into the high 90s Fahrenheit. The fall season becomes cooler as winter approaches.
Which city is cheaper, Osaka or Yokohama?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Yokohama is $138, while the average daily cost in Osaka is $93. 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 Yokohama and Osaka in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Yokohama is about $154 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
The prices for places to stay in Osaka can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is $46, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around $92.
Food
Food in Yokohama costs travelers about $41 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about $27 per day in Osaka 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
Yokohama $41
Osaka $27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yokohama
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Yokohama.
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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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Morning Wagyu Kaiseki Cooking Course:
$60
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Osaka
For Osaka, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Street Food Tour Around Dotonburi Canal:
$9.84
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Takoyaki Cooking Class:
$13
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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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Deep Food Tour & Bar Hopping in Namba, Osaka:
$30
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Deep Food Tour ＆ Bar Hopping in Temma, Osaka:
$30
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(Online)Popular Japanese pancake and miso soup cooking:
$31
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Tokyo West Side Walking and Street Food Tour:
$34
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Hakodate's Famous Ikameshi Cooking Class:
$36
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Yokohama is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $23 per person, per day, on local transportation in Yokohama.
Osaka'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 $16 per person, per day on transportation in Osaka.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yokohama
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Yokohama:
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[5%OFF] Ferry Transfers from Ishigaki Island by Yaeyama Kanko Ferry:
$6.09
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Yokohama Private Departure Transfer : from Yokohama Port or Hotels to Tokyo Hotels:
$230
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Yokohama Port Shared Transfer : from Yokohama Port to Haneda Airport:
$101
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Yokohama Osanbashi Port to Main Tokyo Private Transfer Haice bus for pax1-9:
$295
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Yokohama Osanbashi Port to Main Tokyo Private Transfer Alphard bus for pax1-5:
$223
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Transfer from Yokohama To HND Airport by Private Car for Nighttime Flight:
$369
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Transfer from Yokohama To HND Airport by Private Car for Daytime Flight:
$305
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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 : Yokohama City to Narita International Airport:
$210
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Shared Departure Transfer : Yokohama City to Haneda Airport:
$82
Typical Local Transportation prices in Osaka
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Osaka:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Osaka
Also for Osaka, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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1 Day Fuji Q Liner Pass with Two Way Transfer from Tokyo:
$76
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Airport Transfer from Osaka city to Kansai airport:
$105
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Departure Private Transfer from Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX by Minivan:
$124
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Departure Private Transfer from Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX by Sedan Car:
$119
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Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Car:
$218
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Departure Private Transfers: Osaka City to Kansai Airport KIX in Business Van:
$269
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Ferry Roundtrip Transfers from Ishigaki Island by Anei Kanko :
$11
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Ferry Transfers between Naha and Kume, Tonaki by Kume Shosen :
$11
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Japan Private Airport Transfer from Osaka City to Kansai Airport(KIX):
$168
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Japan Railway Station Shared Arrival Transfer : Shin Osaka Station to Osaka City:
$25
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Japan Railway Station Shared Departure Transfer : Osaka to Shin Osaka Station:
$25
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KIX Airport Transfers (to or from OSAKA) by Land Rover Discovery Sport 2018:
$323
Is it cheaper to fly into Yokohama or Osaka?
Prices for flights to both Osaka and Yokohama 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
Entertainment and activities in Yokohama typically cost an average of $33 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Osaka can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around $20 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Yokohama
Here are a few actual costs in Yokohama for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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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
Typical Entertainment prices in Osaka
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Osaka's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Osaka Aquarium (for 2)
$42
Tours and Activities in Osaka
For Osaka, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Beppu Tower Admission Ticket:
$3.65
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Uzu no Michi and Onaruto Bridge Hall Edy Ticket:
$3.75
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Yunomoto Onsen Experience in Hokkaido :
$4.09
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[5% OFF] Akame 48 Watefalls / Ninja Training Experience Discount Ticket in Mie:
$4.35
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Sakai Plaza of Rikyu and Akiko Experience:
$4.39
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Roman no Mori Kyowakoku Ticket in Chiba:
$4.55
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Nagasaki Huis Ten Bosch Ticket:
$4.55
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Hanshin Tourist Pass (1 Day, Umeda Pick Up):
$4.55
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Sapporo Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill Ticket:
$4.85
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Hida Kanayama Onsen Yutarikan Hot Spring Experience in Gifu:
$4.99
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Yunokuni no Mori Ticket in Komatsu:
$4.99
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Museum of Aeronautical Science Admission Ticket :
$5.09
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Yokohama may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $19 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Osaka spend on average $13 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Yokohama
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Yokohama:
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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 Osaka
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Osaka:
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Hiroshima Sake Brewery Guided Tour in "Saijo", one of the three largest Japanese Sake spot:
$12
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Osaka Pub Crawl and Nightlife Tour:
$20
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Private Tour - Fashionable Pub Crawl at Osaka, Enjoy the Japanese Alcohol!:
$98
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yokohama and Osaka, we can see that Yokohama is more expensive. And not only is Osaka much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Osaka would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Osaka 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 Osaka.
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