Itinerary
Islands, Mountains & Onsen: A Hidden Japan First Journey
14 days · 37 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Wed, May 5 – Tue, May 18
Fourteen days tracing a quiet arc from Tokyo's volcanic Izu Islands through Hakone's mountain onsen to Nikko's deep forests — all by public transport, all off the beaten path.
Days
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Niijima Village (Honson)
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 14Getting there
Day 1Tokyo (Takeshiba)
≈ 2h 45min
Niijima PortTokai Kisen · Jetfoil from Takeshiba (Tokyo)
Book ahead — sells out Apr–Aug
Getting around: Bicycle or scooter — it's small and flat
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 · 4 nights
Wed, May 5 → Sun, May 9 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
新島本村
Stay ~1h
Getting here: Jetfoil from Tokyo's Takeshiba Pier, about 2h45m. Walk the harbour lanes and feel the island rhythm settle in. 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)
15:15
EXPLORE
湯の浜露天温泉
Stay ~1h 30m
Niijima Port, short walk
A free open-air bath shaped like a white Greek temple above the sea — soak as the sun drops behind the horizon.
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
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥18,500–¥35,000 / person / day
¥260,000–¥490,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 36 travel legs and 13 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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