Is Yaeyama Islands Expensive?

Is Yaeyama Islands expensive to visit?

Yaeyama Islands is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $94. Compared to the rest of Asia, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Asia for its travel costs, comparable to places like Manila and Benxi.



Yaeyama Islands

How expensive is Yaeyama Islands?

On average, visitors spend about $94 per day when visiting Yaeyama Islands (U.S. Dollars). Two travelers together would spend an average of $189 per day. Prices vary dramatically by travel style and length of trip, but if you stay at moderately priced hotels, eat at affordable restaurants, and use public transportation when possible, you can expect to stay close to this budget. See more travel costs for Yaeyama Islands here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Yaeyama Islands?

A weekend trip to Yaeyama Islands costs about $283 per person on average, based on the previous expenses of other travelers. This includes accommodation, sightseeting activities, transportation, food, and nightlife. For two people, a weekend trip costs $567.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Yaeyama Islands?

Based on the travel expenses of others, a one week trip to Yaeyama Islands costs around $661 on average, per person. This includes food, sightseeing, local transportation, accommodation, and nightlife. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,322.

Is it expensive to backpack in Yaeyama Islands?

Yaeyama Islands is often overlooked by backpackers, as there is a very limited selection of hostels. Because there aren't any hostels and few other amenities that cater to backpackers, prices might be higher than you'd expect. This is particularly true for solo travelers who many have to pay the full cost for a hotel room. To save money, look for budget hotels in convenient locations.

Are hotels expensive in Yaeyama Islands?

Hotel prices in Yaeyama Islands are very expensive compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $204 per night for a room on average. There are around 1 five star hotels in the city and they average $541 per night. Three star hotels average $156 a night and two star hotels average $91 per night.


Hotels by star rating in Yaeyama Islands
Rating Number of Hotels Average Hotel Price
5 stars 1 $541
4 stars 3 $258
3 stars 8 $156
2 stars 1 $91
1 star 1 $55

2-2 Uehara, Taketomi
Overall Rating 8.8
10 544 Uehara Taketomi Cho Yaeyama Gun Okinawa 907 1541 Japan, Taketomi
Overall Rating 9.1

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Yaeyama Islands?

Activities and things to do in Yaeyama Islands can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $9 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is more than the country's average of $0.

Is food expensive in Yaeyama Islands?

Food in Yaeyama Islands can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $29 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $0. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

Is transportation expensive in Yaeyama Islands?

Local transportation in Yaeyama Islands can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $19 on local transportation per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $0. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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