The average price of a 7-day trip to Takayama is $2,481 for a solo traveler, $4,456 for a couple, and $8,354 for a family of 4. Takayama hotels range from $51 to $297 per night with an average of $103, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Toyama Airport (TOY) are between $1,278 and $2,564 per person for economy flights and $4,010 to $8,046 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $56 to $111 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 Takayama, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to TOY and stay in a Takayama hotel:
- January 1st to March 18th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Takayama is usually late November to early December.
Average Takayama Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Takayama for a week is $1,752-$3,642($250-$520 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $56 to $111 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $874 to $2,205 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Takayama for a week is $3,826-$7,342($547-$1,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $222 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,748 to $4,410 for economy
Lodging: $81 to $110 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $84 to $102 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Takayama for a week is $5,772-$13,248($825-$1,893 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $444 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,496 to $8,820 for economy
Lodging: $162 to $220 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $118 to $153 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Takayama
How cheap can you make a vacation to Takayama? The cheapest trip to Takayama is about $188 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 2% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 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 $45.
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 Takayama for a week is $1,319-$3,208($188-$458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $874 to $2,205 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Takayama for a week is $2,368-$5,756($338-$822 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,748 to $4,410 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Takayama for a week is $4,736-$11,248($677-$1,607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,496 to $8,820 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Takayama cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Takayama Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Takayama.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Takayama for a week is $4,500-$11,225($643-$1,604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $123 to $233 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,307 to $4,410 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Takayama for a week is $7,668-$17,266($1,095-$2,467 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $246 to $466 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,614 to $8,820 for first class
Lodging: $222 to $297 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Takayama for a week is $15,336-$31,424($2,191-$4,489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $492 to $932 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,228 to $17,640 for first class
Lodging: $444 to $594 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,210 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Takayama Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Takayama is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Takayama 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.
Takayama 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 Takayama 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 a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Takayama.
Flight Costs to Takayama
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,564 average in early May to a low of $1,278 in late November to early December. Median flight price is $1,188. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Takayama our data includes 27 originating airports, and 36 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Takayama from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $8,191 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Taiwan Taoyuan International (TPE) in Taipei (Taiwan) at an average of just $470.
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 Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Takayama, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,285, so you can easily save about 101% 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 Takayama can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $740 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.