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Winter's Second Act: Tokyo Slopes to Osaka Streets
10 days · 23 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000 · 3 views
Wed, Feb 3 – Fri, Feb 12
A return to Japan that skips the classics — quiet Tokyo neighbourhoods, two full days on Nagano's powder, and Osaka's back-alley food culture in plum-blossom season.
Days
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Jimbocho Book Town
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at HND · Wed, Feb 3 · 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
Wed, Feb 3 → Mon, Feb 8 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
神保町
Stay ~1h
Jimbocho Station
Wander Tokyo's legendary second-hand book district — quiet, labyrinthine, and perfect for a jet-lag-soft afternoon.
~17 min by taxi (or metro)
17:00
EXPLORE
椿山荘庭園
Stay ~1h 30m
Omokagebashi Station
The garden's winter night illuminations run through Feb 5 — a final chance to see pagoda and pond lit in jewel tones.
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
¥20,500–¥32,500 / person / day
¥205,000–¥325,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 22 travel legs and 9 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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