Itinerary
Golden Arc: Tokyo's Hidden Corners to Kyoto's Autumn Peak
7 days · 23 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Nov 21
Four days exploring Tokyo's iconic sights alongside its quietest neighbourhoods, then two days immersed in Kyoto's blazing autumn colours — ending with a taste of Osaka before your flight home.
Days
Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo
Kakidai / CC BY-SA 3.0
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at HND · Sun, Nov 15 · 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 · 4 nights
Sun, Nov 15 → Thu, Nov 19 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
浅草寺
Stay ~1h 30m
Asakusa Station
Tokyo's oldest temple at its most atmospheric in late afternoon — light the incense, then wander Nakamise-dori for freshly made ningyo-yaki.
~23 min by train
17:00
EXPLORE
Event椿山荘庭園
Stay ~1h 15m
A hidden garden in Bunkyo where autumn leaves and the three-storey pagoda are lit from Nov 11 — fewer crowds than Rikugien, just as beautiful. Runs from 18:00 — an evening experience.
Getting around
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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
¥19,500–¥30,500 / person / day
¥135,000–¥215,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 22 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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