Itinerary
Autumn First-Timer: Tokyo & Kyoto by Rail
7 days · 19 stops · ¥130,000–¥200,000
Sun, Nov 15 – Sat, Nov 21
Seven days tracing Japan's classic arc from neon Tokyo to temple Kyoto, with autumn leaves and quiet discoveries tucked between the icons.
Days
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Yoyogi Park
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 07🛬
Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land 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
16:30
EXPLORE
代々木公園
Stay ~1h 15m
Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote)
A forested Shinto shrine in central Tokyo — the towering torii and quiet gravel paths ease you straight into Japan after the flight.
~13 min by taxi (or metro)
17:58
EXPLORE
新宿御苑
Stay ~45 min
Sendagaya Station
A sprawling garden with a serene Japanese landscape section — the maples will be turning here in mid-November.
~21 min on foot
19:00
EXPLORE
思い出横丁
Stay ~1h 30m
Seibu-Shinjuku Station
A narrow lantern-lit alley near Shinjuku Station lined with tiny yakitori grills — perfect for your first evening meal in Japan.
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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 07
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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 18 travel legs and 6 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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