The average price of a 7-day trip to Yamagata is $2,368 for a solo traveler, $4,253 for a couple, and $7,973 for a family of 4. Yamagata hotels range from $60 to $276 per night with an average of $61, while most vacation rentals will cost $300 to $740 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sendai Airport (SDJ) are between $906 and $1,533 per person for economy flights and $2,843 to $4,811 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $50 to $106 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 Yamagata, JP
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SDJ and stay in a Yamagata hotel:
- January 8th to April 29th (except the weeks of February 5th, February 19th and April 16th)
- August 20th to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 15th and October 22nd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Yamagata is usually late September.
Average Yamagata Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Yamagata for a week is $1,237-$3,729($177-$533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $106 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $521 to $1,349 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $223 to $273 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Yamagata for a week is $2,878-$6,188($411-$884 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $212 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $2,698 for economy
Lodging: $61 to $77 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $223 to $273 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Yamagata for a week is $4,216-$10,656($602-$1,522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $200 to $424 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $5,396 for economy
Lodging: $122 to $154 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $312 to $382 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Yamagata
How cheap can you make a vacation to Yamagata? The cheapest trip to Yamagata is about $144 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 $300 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 $54.
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 Yamagata for a week is $1,006-$3,711($144-$530 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $521 to $1,349 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Yamagata for a week is $1,688-$5,382($241-$769 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,042 to $2,698 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $300 to $340 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Yamagata for a week is $3,376-$9,744($482-$1,392 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,084 to $5,396 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $480 to $510 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Yamagata cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Yamagata Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Yamagata.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Yamagata for a week is $2,797-$14,464($400-$2,066 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $105 to $212 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,240 to $3,656 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,554 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Yamagata for a week is $4,772-$19,604($682-$2,801 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $210 to $424 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,480 to $7,312 for first class
Lodging: $137 to $276 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $740 to $1,554 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Yamagata for a week is $9,544-$34,546($1,363-$4,935 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $420 to $848 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,960 to $14,624 for first class
Lodging: $274 to $552 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,110 to $2,331 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Yamagata Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Yamagata is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Yamagata 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.
Yamagata 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 Yamagata 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 Yamagata.
Flight Costs to Yamagata
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,533 average in early August to a low of $906 in late September. Median flight price is $1,005. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Yamagata our data includes 49 originating airports, and 76 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Yamagata from an airport like Savoonga (SVA) in Savoonga, AK (the United States) for an average $8,454 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Kobe (UKB) in Kobe Honshu Island (Japan) at an average of just $136.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Yamagata, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $628, so you can easily save about 69% 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 Yamagata can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $687 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.