Itinerary
Honeymoon in Japan: From Hokkaido's Colors to Okinawa's Shores
21 days · 56 stops · ¥700,000–¥1,400,000
Explore Japan's diverse beauty, from the vibrant autumn foliage of Hokkaido to the tropical relaxation of Okinawa's beaches.
Days
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Sapporo Autumn Fest
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 21Land at CTS · Thu, Oct 1 · 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
Sapporo · 2 nights
Thu, Oct 1 → Sat, Oct 3 · 2 guests
17:00
EXPLORE
Eventさっぽろオータムフェスト
Stay ~2h
Savor Hokkaido's harvest flavors at this vibrant festival in the heart of Sapporo.
~0 min on foot
19:00
EXPLORE
すすきの
Stay ~1h
Sapporo Station
Experience Sapporo's vibrant nightlife in the bustling Susukino area.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Sapporo & Otaru · Days 1–2
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Hakodate area → Biei & Furano · Days 3–6
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Tokyo central → Kyoto · Days 7–16
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Naha & Okinawa main island → Yanbaru (North Okinawa) · Days 17–21
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Hakodate area · Days 3–6
Rental 2: Naha & Okinawa main island · Days 17–21
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
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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
¥14,500–¥24,000 / person / day
¥600,000–¥1,010,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥11,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 55 travel legs, 20 hotel nights and 3 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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