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Hidden Autumn Trails: Tokyo to Kyoto
7 days · 17 stops · ¥140,000–¥210,000 · 2 views
Explore Japan's lesser-known treasures from Tokyo's tranquil corners to Kyoto's serene temples, all adorned with vibrant autumn colors.
Days
Kagurazaka District
Tokyo
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Schedule
Day 01 of 07🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HND · Wed, Nov 18 · from JFK · 2 travelers
Stay
Tokyo · 4 nights
Wed, Nov 18 → Sun, Nov 22 · 2 guests
17:00
EXPLORE
神楽坂
Stay ~1h 30m
Iidabashi Station
Kagurazaka offers a blend of old and new Tokyo with its charming cobblestone streets and historic atmosphere. Enjoy an evening walk and perhaps a meal in one of its quaint restaurants.
Getting around
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JR Pass
Your route spans 2 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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Trip budget · お見積り
¥14,000–¥22,000 / person / day
¥195,000–¥310,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥11,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 16 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Is a JR pass worth it for this trip?
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Pay-as-you-go is likely cheaper here — your rail estimates to ~¥16,920, 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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Ship luggage ahead on the shinkansen route. Explore every day completely hands-free.
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