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Neon & Night Bowls: Tokyo–Osaka After Dark
6 days · 16 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Fri, Sep 18 – Wed, Sep 23
Six days chasing Tokyo's best yokocho alleys, jazz bars, and late-night ramen, then hopping to Osaka for its unfiltered street-level nightlife — with a few iconic daytime landmarks to ground the trip.
Days
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Omoide Yokocho
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 06Land at HND · Fri, Sep 18 · 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
Fri, Sep 18 → Wed, Sep 23 · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
思い出横丁
Stay ~2h
Seibu-Shinjuku Station
Crammed yakitori smoke and whisky highballs in Shinjuku's most nostalgic alley — your first izakaya ritual.
~29 min by train
19:29
EXPLORE
東京スカイツリー
Stay ~1h 30m
Tokyo Skytree Station
Soak in the city's sprawl from the tallest tower in Japan — a clear first-look orientation.
Bookable — Tokyo Skytree admission ticket · from ¥2,700
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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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Trip budget · お見積り
¥16,500–¥28,500 / person / day
¥100,000–¥170,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 15 travel legs and 5 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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