Itinerary
Green Arc: Hiroshima, Shimane & Hakone in Spring
14 days · 34 stops · ¥280,000–¥380,000
Mon, Apr 6 – Sun, Apr 19
A nature-first journey from western Honshu to the Japan Alps coast, chasing late cherry blossoms, island hikes, and volcanic valleys — with zero golden-route crowds.
Days
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Mitaki-dera Temple
Hiroshima
Schedule
Day 01 of 14🛬
Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HIJ · Mon, Apr 6 · 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
Hiroshima · 1 night
Mon, Apr 6 → Tue, Apr 7 · 2 guests
16:30
EXPLORE
三瀧寺
Stay ~1h 15m
Mitaki Station
A quiet mountain temple with three waterfalls and fresh spring maples — a calm first taste of Hiroshima's nature, just 20 minutes from the station.
~19 min by train
18:04
EXPLORE
お好み村
Stay ~1h
Hondori Station
Skip the tourist traps — head straight to this three-floor okonomiyaki village and watch Hiroshima-style layers sizzle on the iron griddle.
Getting around
🏔️
Hakone Free Pass
Round-trip from Shinjuku + unlimited Hakone buses, ropeway, pirate ship & mountain railway — ¥6,100 / 2 days.
View Hakone Free Pass →🚗
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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →⛴️
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).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 14
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥12,500–¥21,500 / person / day
¥345,000–¥600,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥9,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 33 travel legs, 13 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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