Itinerary
Golden Arc: Tokyo's Illuminated Streets to Kyoto's Crimson Valleys
7 days · 21 stops · ¥120,000–¥200,000
Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Nov 21
Seven days tracing Japan's classic spine in autumn — Tokyo's first winter lights and golden ginkgo, then Kyoto's peak maple season, ending with Osaka's neon farewell.
Days
Kakidai / CC BY-SA 3.0
Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at HND · Sun, Nov 15 · 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 · 4 nights
Sun, Nov 15 → Thu, Nov 19 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
浅草寺
Stay ~1h 30m
Asakusa Station
Tokyo's oldest temple at golden hour — the incense smoke and Kaminarimon lantern are your first proper Japan moment.
~27 min by train
18:57
EXPLORE
Event六本木ヒルズイルミネーション
Stay ~1h
The Keyakizaka street lined with 700,000 champagne-coloured LEDs — running through Dec 25, free entry.
Getting around
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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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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
¥19,500–¥30,500 / person / day
¥135,000–¥215,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 20 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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