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Itinerary
From Tokyo Buzz to Kyushu Calm
10 days · 24 stops · ¥150,000–¥300,000 · 12 views
Explore the dynamic city life of Tokyo before immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty of Kumamoto and Aso, and conclude with the cultural richness of Fukuoka.
Days
Koenji Awa Odori
Tokyo
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Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land 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 · 5 nights
Dates flexible · 1 guest
Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Leave Grand Hyatt Tokyo by 16:45 — ~15 min by car to your first stop.
Koenji Awa Odori is ~15 min by car back to Grand Hyatt Tokyo.
17:00
EXPLORE
Event高円寺阿波おどり
Stay ~1h 30m
Perfect for a relaxed first evening, Koenji offers a bohemian atmosphere with vintage shops and live music. Explore the local music scene or enjoy a cozy café.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Tokyo central · Days 1–5
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Kumamoto & Aso · Days 6–8
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Fukuoka · Days 9–10
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental car: pick up in Kumamoto & Aso (Day 6), drop off at the end of Day 8. Skip it for the city legs.
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JR Pass
Your route spans 3 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.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥19,500–¥34,000 / person / day
¥195,000–¥340,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 21 travel legs, 9 hotel nights and 4 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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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 ~¥21,085, under the ¥50,000 JR Pass (7-day). A pass may still be worth it for convenience.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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