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Itinerary
From Tokyo's Seasons to Okinawa's Shores
14 days · 22 stops · ¥300,000–¥500,000 · 4 views
Explore Tokyo's cultural heart, the natural splendor of Hokkaido, and the rich heritage of Okinawa in a seamless journey through Japan's diverse landscapes.
Days
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Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 14🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HND · from JFK · 1 traveler
Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Tokyo · 2 nights
Dates flexible · 1 guest
13:30
EXPLORE
谷中銀座商店街
Stay ~1h 30m
Nippori Station
Start your Tokyo exploration with a walk through this nostalgic shopping street, capturing the spirit of old Tokyo. Enjoy local snacks and browse quaint shops.
~28 min by car
17:00
EXPLORE
明治神宮と代々木公園
Stay ~2h
Yoyogi-Hachiman Station
Experience the Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival with traditional performances and rituals. A serene escape in the bustling city, perfect for a peaceful afternoon.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Tokyo central → Hakone · Days 1–7
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Hakodate area → Biei & Furano · Days 8–14
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental car: pick up in Hakodate area (Day 8), drop off at the end of Day 14. Skip it for the city legs.
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Hakone Free Pass
Covers unlimited rides on the Odakyu Line, Hakone Tozan Railway, ropeway, cable car and lake cruise. A 2-day pass from Shinjuku starts at ¥5,000.
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JR Pass
Your route spans 5 prefectures — a 7-day JR Pass (from ¥50,000) covers shinkansen and most express trains between these stops, paying for itself with 2–3 long-distance journeys.
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Rental car recommended
Several stops on this route are in rural areas with limited rail access. A rental car from the nearest city hub gives you the freedom to reach places no bus serves.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 14
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥25,500–¥43,000 / person / day
¥355,000–¥600,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 21 travel legs and 13 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
Before you go
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Is a JR pass worth it for this trip?
Rough estimate · based on trip distances
Pay-as-you-go is likely cheaper here — your rail estimates to ~¥24,950, under the ¥50,000 JR Pass (7-day). A pass may still be worth it for convenience.
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Get Around
Shinkansen, regional rail passes, and city transit — sorted before you land.
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Stay Hidden
Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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Travel Light
Ship luggage ahead on the shinkansen route. Explore every day completely hands-free.
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