Itinerary
First Japan: Tokyo, Disney, Hakone & Kyoto by Train
9 days · 21 stops · ¥400,000–¥650,000
Fri, Aug 7 – Sat, Aug 15
A balanced 9-day first-timer's loop through Tokyo's neon and temples, a full Disney day, Hakone's mountain air and lake views, and Kyoto's iconic sights — all connected by Shinkansen and local trains, with summer festivals woven in.
Days
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Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 09Land at HND · Fri, Aug 7 · from JFK · 4 travelers
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 · 3 nights
Fri, Aug 7 → Mon, Aug 10 · 4 guests
17:00
EXPLORE
浅草寺
Stay ~1h 30m
Asakusa Station
Tokyo's oldest temple with the giant red lantern — a gentle first stop after landing at Haneda.
~25 min on foot
18:55
EXPLORE
東京スカイツリー
Stay ~1h 30m
Tokyo Skytree Station
Evening ascent for sunset views over the whole Kanto plain — the aquarium downstairs is a bonus if energy holds.
Bookable — Tokyo Skytree admission ticket · from ¥2,700
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Getting around
🏔️
Hakone Free Pass
Round-trip from Shinjuku + unlimited Hakone buses, ropeway, pirate ship & mountain railway — ¥6,100 / 2 days.
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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 / 09
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥17,000–¥26,500 / person / day
¥620,000–¥945,000 total for 4 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥12,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 20 travel legs and 8 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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