Itinerary
Anime Pilgrimage: Tokyo & Hakone Through the Lens
7 days · 18 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000
Wed, Aug 12 – Tue, Aug 18
Seven days tracing Your Name footsteps through Tokyo's hidden corners, diving into Akihabara's otaku heart, catching Ghibli vibes in unexpected places, and ending with a rural onsen surprise in Hakone.
Days
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Akihabara Electric Town
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at HND · Wed, Aug 12 · 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 · 3 nights
Wed, Aug 12 → Sat, Aug 15 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
秋葉原電気街
Stay ~2h 30m
Akihabara Station
Dive straight into the otaku motherland — browse retro game shops, anime figure dens, and the legendary Super Potato for hidden treasures.
~20 min by taxi (or metro)
17:00
EXPLORE
谷中銀座商店街
Stay ~1h 30m
Nippori Station
A nostalgic shopping street with old-school snacks and a calm evening atmosphere — a perfect gentle landing after your flight.
Getting around
🏔️
Hakone Free Pass
Round-trip from Shinjuku + unlimited Hakone buses, ropeway, pirate ship & mountain railway — ¥6,100 / 2 days.
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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
¥18,500–¥33,000 / person / day
¥130,000–¥230,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 17 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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