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Peak, Steam & Tide: A Nikko-Hakone-Island Journey
14 days · 40 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Wed, May 5 – Tue, May 18
Fourteen days tracing volcanic ridges, forested shrines, and remote Izu island shores — all by train, ferry, and foot. Mountains, onsen, and quiet coastlines linked by a single arc from Tokyo's islands through Hakone's crater lakes to Nikko's highland temples.
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Habushiura Beach
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 14Land at HND · Wed, May 5 · 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
Niijima · 2 nights
Wed, May 5 → Fri, May 7 · 1 guest
14:00
TRAVEL
羽伏浦海岸
Stay ~2h
None (island, no train) — nearest access points are Niijima Port and Niijima Airport, both ~10-15 min by car/taxi.
Getting here: jetfoil from Tokyo's Takeshiba Pier, about 1h45. This 6km white-sand beach backed by volcanic cliffs is your first taste of the island's quiet rhythm. Note: this day is a Japanese national holiday (Children's Day) — expect big crowds and book trains and tickets early.
~15 min by taxi or local bus (on Niijima)
16:15
EXPLORE
湯の浜露天温泉
Stay ~1h 30m
Niijima Port, short walk
A free 24-hour open-air bath shaped like a white Greek temple on the rocks — watch the sunset stain the sea while you soak in mineral-rich waters.
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 →⛩️
Tobu Nikko Pass (All Area)
Round-trip from Asakusa + buses to Chūzenji, Kegon Falls & Yumoto Onsen — ¥4,780 / 4 days (¥4,160 Dec–mid-Apr).
View Tobu Nikko Pass (All Area) →🚗
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 →01 / 14
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥19,500–¥38,000 / person / day
¥275,000–¥535,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 39 travel legs and 13 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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