The average price of a 7-day trip to Matsue is $2,151 for a solo traveler, $3,863 for a couple, and $7,242 for a family of 4. Matsue hotels range from $66 to $303 per night with an average of $110, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $460 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Miho Airport (YGJ) are between $976 and $1,631 per person for economy flights and $3,063 to $5,118 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $122 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Matsue, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to YGJ and stay in a Matsue hotel:
- January 8th to March 11th
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Matsue is usually mid to late September.
Average Matsue Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Matsue for a week is $1,428-$3,126($204-$447 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $122 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $640 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Matsue for a week is $3,090-$5,774($441-$825 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $244 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,280 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $73 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $75 to $91 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Matsue for a week is $4,680-$10,896($669-$1,557 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $488 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,560 to $5,872 for economy
Lodging: $146 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $146 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Matsue
How cheap can you make a vacation to Matsue? The cheapest trip to Matsue is about $168 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $60.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Matsue for a week is $1,175-$2,658($168-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $640 to $1,468 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Matsue for a week is $1,990-$4,476($284-$639 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,280 to $2,936 for economy
Lodging: $60 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Matsue for a week is $3,980-$8,616($569-$1,231 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,560 to $5,872 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $224 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Matsue cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Matsue Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Matsue.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Matsue for a week is $3,181-$11,750($454-$1,679 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $268 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,651 to $3,802 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Matsue for a week is $5,462-$17,428($780-$2,490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $536 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,302 to $7,604 for first class
Lodging: $150 to $303 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $460 to $1,012 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Matsue for a week is $10,924-$31,820($1,561-$4,546 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $1,072 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $6,604 to $15,208 for first class
Lodging: $300 to $606 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $644 to $1,518 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Matsue Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Matsue is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Matsue due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Matsue Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Matsue hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Matsue.
Flight Costs to Matsue
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,631 average in mid July to a low of $976 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $1,260. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Matsue our data includes 14 originating airports, and 37 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Matsue from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) for an average $1,799 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Tokyo International (HND) in Tokyo (Japan) at an average of just $304.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Matsue, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $655, so you can easily save about 67% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Matsue can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $755 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.