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Autumn Icons & Hidden Onsen: Tokyo, Nikko & Hakone in 12 Days
12 days · 29 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Thu, Nov 5 – Mon, Nov 16
A first-timer's journey through Japan's autumn masterpiece — Tokyo's iconic landmarks, Nikko's blazing foliage and UNESCO treasures, and Hakone's mountain onsen with Lake Ashi views — all by public transport, with quiet moments woven between the classics.
Days
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Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 12🛬
Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HND · Thu, Nov 5 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Stay
Tokyo · 5 nights
Thu, Nov 5 → Tue, Nov 10 · 1 guest
16:30
EXPLORE
浅草寺
Stay ~1h
Asakusa Station
Tokyo's oldest temple at dusk — the Kaminarimon gate glows as crowds thin, and Nakamise-dori is quiet enough to browse.
~19 min by train
17:49
EXPLORE
神保町
Stay ~1h 30m
Shin-ochanomizu Sta.
Wander Tokyo's book district during Reading Week (Oct 27–Nov 9) — vintage bookshops and cosy cafes line the streets.
Getting around
⛩️
Tobu Nikko Pass (All Area)
Round-trip from Asakusa + buses to Chūzenji, Kegon Falls & Yumoto Onsen — ¥4,780 / 4 days (¥4,160 Dec–mid-Apr).
View Tobu Nikko Pass (All Area) →🏔️
Hakone Free Pass
Round-trip from Shinjuku + unlimited Hakone buses, ropeway, pirate ship & mountain railway — ¥6,100 / 2 days.
View Hakone Free Pass →⛴️
Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥19,000–¥34,500 / person / day
¥225,000–¥415,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 28 travel legs, 11 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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