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Itinerary
Japan's Timeless Tapestry
14 days · 26 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000 · 2 views
An immersive journey through Japan's cultural heartlands and hidden natural wonders, spanning vibrant cities and tranquil retreats.
Days
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Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 14🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HND · 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 · 2 nights
Dates flexible · 1 guest
13:30
EXPLORE
谷中銀座商店街
Stay ~1h 30m
Nippori Station
Start exploring Tokyo's nostalgic side in this charming street filled with traditional shops and eateries. Perfect for a leisurely afternoon stroll.
~11 min by car
15:11
EXPLORE
上野公園
Stay ~2h
Ueno Station
A serene start to your journey, Ueno Park offers beautiful gardens and museums. Ideal for relaxing and soaking in the city's atmosphere.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Tokyo central → Kyoto · Days 1–6
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Yakushima · Days 7–9
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Hiroshima & Miyajima · Day 10
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Shimanami Kaido · Day 11
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Nikko → Tokyo central · Days 12–14
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental car: pick up in Yakushima (Day 7), drop off after Shimanami Kaido (Day 11). Skip it for the city legs.
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Tobu Nikko Pass
Train from Asakusa to Nikko plus unlimited local bus travel — 2-day pass from ¥2,780. Covers all shrines and Kegon Falls.
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JR Pass
Your route spans 7 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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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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Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥21,500–¥35,500 / person / day
¥300,000–¥500,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 25 travel legs, 13 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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JR Sanyo-San'in-Northern Kyushu Area Pass (7-Day)
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Stay Hidden
Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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Travel Light
Ship luggage ahead on the shinkansen route. Explore every day completely hands-free.
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