Itinerary
Tokyo Lights & Hakuba Snow Retreat
10 days · 22 stops · ¥180,000–¥300,000
Wed, Feb 3 – Fri, Feb 12
Discover Tokyo's winter illuminations and escape to Hakuba for a thrilling skiing experience before ending in vibrant Osaka.
Days
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Marunouchi Christmas Illumination
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at HND · Wed, Feb 3 · 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
Tokyo · 5 nights
Wed, Feb 3 → Mon, Feb 8 · 2 guests
17:00
EXPLORE
Event丸の内クリスマスイルミネーション
Stay ~1h
Stroll through the champagne-gold lights of Naka-dori boulevard, perfect for an evening arrival.
~30 min on foot
18:30
EXPLORE
皇居東御苑
Stay ~1h 30m
Otemachi Sta.
The East Gardens occupy the former inner citadel of Edo Castle, and are the only part of the Imperial Palace grounds open to the public without a booking.
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
¥13,000–¥21,500 / person / day
¥255,000–¥425,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥11,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 21 travel legs, 9 hotel nights and 3 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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