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Japan's Autumn Adventure
14 days · 19 stops · ¥180,000–¥300,000 · 8 views
Experience the vibrant autumn colors of Tohoku, soak in the cultural richness of Kyoto, and discover the tranquil beauty of Shikoku's hidden gems.
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Meiji Shrine Autumn Grand Festival
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
17:00
EXPLORE
Event明治神宮秋の大祭
Stay ~1h 30m
A peaceful oasis in the heart of Tokyo, perfect to start your adventure. Arrive through the giant torii gate and enjoy a serene stroll through the forested path.
~26 min on foot
18:56
STAY
新宿御苑
Stay ~1h 15m
Sendagaya Station
A stunning garden offering beautiful autumn foliage. Ideal for a relaxing afternoon walk after checking into your hotel.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Tokyo central → Yamagata · Days 1–6
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Iya Valley · Day 7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Tokushima · Day 8
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Naoshima & Takamatsu · Days 9–12
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Kobe & Himeji → Tokyo central · Days 13–14
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental car: pick up in Iya Valley (Day 7), drop off after Naoshima & Takamatsu (Day 12). Skip it for the city legs.
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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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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).
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥21,500–¥36,000 / person / day
¥300,000–¥505,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 18 travel legs, 12 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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