The average price of a 7-day trip to Shirakawa is $2,493 for a solo traveler, $4,477 for a couple, and $8,394 for a family of 4. Shirakawa hotels range from $79 to $392 per night with an average of $147, while most vacation rentals will cost $60 to $320 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) are between $1,125 and $1,823 per person for economy flights and $3,530 to $5,721 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $60 to $153 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 Shirakawa, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KMQ and stay in a Shirakawa hotel:
- January 15th to April 8th (except the weeks of January 22nd and March 19th)
- August 20th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Shirakawa is usually early October.
Average Shirakawa Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Shirakawa for a week is $1,331-$3,693($190-$528 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $60 to $153 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $701 to $1,458 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $194 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $35 to $43 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Shirakawa for a week is $3,300-$6,952($471-$993 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $120 to $306 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,402 to $2,916 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $194 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $35 to $43 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Shirakawa for a week is $4,820-$12,444($689-$1,778 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $240 to $612 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,804 to $5,832 for economy
Lodging: $288 to $388 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $56 to $60 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Shirakawa
How cheap can you make a vacation to Shirakawa? The cheapest trip to Shirakawa is about $185 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 20% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $60 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 $65.
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 Shirakawa for a week is $1,292-$2,513($185-$359 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $65 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $701 to $1,458 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $79 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Shirakawa for a week is $2,224-$4,426($318-$632 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $130 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,402 to $2,916 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $79 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $60 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Shirakawa for a week is $4,232-$8,600($605-$1,229 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $260 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,804 to $5,832 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $158 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $84 to $140 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Shirakawa cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Shirakawa Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Shirakawa.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Shirakawa for a week is $4,247-$9,714($607-$1,388 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $306 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,033 to $3,732 for first class
Lodging: $215 to $392 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Shirakawa for a week is $7,204-$15,588($1,029-$2,227 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $612 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,066 to $7,464 for first class
Lodging: $215 to $392 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $320 to $640 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Shirakawa for a week is $14,408-$29,640($2,058-$4,234 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $528 to $1,224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,132 to $14,928 for first class
Lodging: $430 to $784 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $1,024 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Shirakawa Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Shirakawa is much higher than the average city. On average vacation rentals are less expensive than hotels. Luxury hotels are more expensive in Shirakawa due to hotel employees. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Shirakawa 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 Shirakawa 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 Shirakawa.
Flight Costs to Shirakawa
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,823 average in early to mid July to a low of $1,125 in early October. Median flight price is $1,228. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Shirakawa our data includes 41 originating airports, and 57 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Shirakawa from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,193 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Narita International (NRT) in Tokyo (Japan) at an average of just $277.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Shirakawa, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $698, so you can easily save about 62% 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 Shirakawa can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $976 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.