The average price of a 7-day trip to Yakushima is $2,287 for a solo traveler, $4,107 for a couple, and $7,700 for a family of 4. Yakushima hotels range from $86 to $394 per night with an average of $153, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $580 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Kagoshima Airport (KOJ) are between $824 and $1,659 per person for economy flights and $2,586 to $5,206 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $66 to $127 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 Yakushima, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to KOJ and stay in a Yakushima hotel:
- January 1st to March 4th
- August 20th to March 4th (except the weeks of December 17th and December 24th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Yakushima is usually mid to late September.
Average Yakushima Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Yakushima for a week is $1,343-$3,425($192-$489 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $127 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $461 to $1,360 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $196 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Yakushima for a week is $2,992-$6,272($427-$896 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $254 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $922 to $2,720 for economy
Lodging: $91 to $196 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $70 to $86 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Yakushima for a week is $4,364-$11,348($623-$1,621 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $264 to $508 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,844 to $5,440 for economy
Lodging: $182 to $392 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $112 to $120 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Yakushima
How cheap can you make a vacation to Yakushima? The cheapest trip to Yakushima is about $164 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 $140 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 $76.
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 Yakushima for a week is $1,148-$2,902($164-$415 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $66 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $461 to $1,360 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Yakushima for a week is $1,840-$4,724($263-$675 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $132 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $922 to $2,720 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $86 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $140 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Yakushima for a week is $3,680-$9,016($526-$1,288 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $264 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,844 to $5,440 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $172 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $210 to $288 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Yakushima cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Yakushima Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Yakushima.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Yakushima for a week is $3,614-$12,037($516-$1,720 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $139 to $229 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,249 to $3,822 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $394 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Yakushima for a week is $5,836-$17,462($834-$2,495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $278 to $458 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,498 to $7,644 for first class
Lodging: $232 to $394 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $580 to $1,102 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Yakushima for a week is $11,672-$32,278($1,667-$4,611 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $556 to $916 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,996 to $15,288 for first class
Lodging: $464 to $788 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $812 to $1,763 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Yakushima Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Yakushima is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Yakushima 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.
Yakushima 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 Yakushima 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 Yakushima.
Flight Costs to Yakushima
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,659 average in early to mid July to a low of $824 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $822. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Yakushima our data includes 43 originating airports, and 54 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Yakushima from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $9,087 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Amami (ASJ) in Amami O Shima (Japan) at an average of just $98.
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 Friday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Yakushima, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $835, 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 Yakushima can easily cost $490 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $33 per person. Private tours can cost $983 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.