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Golden Icons: Autumn Trains, Temples & Onsen
12 days · 30 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Sun, Nov 1 – Thu, Nov 12
A first-timer's journey through Japan's most iconic autumn landscapes — Tokyo's ginkgo-lined streets, Nikko's flame-coloured mountain temples, and Hakone's volcanic valleys — all connected by train and bookended by steaming onsen baths.
Days
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Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 12Land at HND · Sun, Nov 1 · 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
Sun, Nov 1 → Fri, Nov 6 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
谷中銀座商店街
Stay ~1h 30m
Nippori Station
A nostalgic shopping street lined with traditional shops and cat statues — perfect for a gentle first-evening stroll and a bowl of soba.
~30 min by train
19:00
EXPLORE
豊島園 庭の湯
Stay ~2h
Toshimaen-Station
Toshimaen Niwa no Yu is a tranquil onsen located in the bustling city of Tokyo, offering a serene escape with its beautiful gardens and traditional Japanese architecture.
Getting around
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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 →🚗
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
¥20,500–¥39,000 / person / day
¥245,000–¥465,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 29 travel legs, 11 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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