Itinerary
From Northern Peaks to Tropical Shores: A 21-Day Honeymoon Arc
21 days · 55 stops · ¥450,000–¥700,000
Thu, Oct 1 – Wed, Oct 21
A three-week honeymoon tracing Japan's spine from Hokkaido's autumn mountains through Tokyo's hidden corners and Kyoto's quiet temples, ending on Okinawa's turquoise shores.
Days
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Nijo Market
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 21Land at CTS · Thu, Oct 1 · from JFK · 2 travelers
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
Sapporo · 3 nights
Thu, Oct 1 → Sun, Oct 4 · 2 guests
14:00
EXPLORE
二条市場
Stay ~1h
Sapporo Station
After landing, walk through this lively market for a late seafood lunch — the kaisen-don bowls are exceptional.
~10 min on foot
17:00
EXPLORE
すすきの
Stay ~2h
Sapporo Station
End your first evening in Japan's northernmost entertainment district, tasting Hokkaido's famous miso ramen at a tiny counter.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Sapporo & Otaru · Days 1–3
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Hakodate area → Biei & Furano · Days 4–7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Tokyo central → Okutama & Hinohara · Days 8–14
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Naha & Okinawa main island → Yanbaru (North Okinawa) · Days 15–17
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Kerama Islands (Zamami) · Day 18
Small island — explore on foot, by bicycle or local taxi (ferry across).
Yanbaru (North Okinawa) → Naha & Okinawa main island · Days 19–21
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Hakodate area · Days 4–7
Rental 2: Naha & Okinawa main island · Days 15–17
Rental 3: Yanbaru (North Okinawa) · Days 19–21
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
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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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Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥13,500–¥24,000 / person / day
¥565,000–¥1,000,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥9,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 54 travel legs, 20 hotel nights and 5 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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