Itinerary
Hidden Paths from Tokyo to Hiroshima
7 days · 16 stops · ¥120,000–¥180,000 · 3 views
Sat, Jun 6 – Fri, Jun 12
Explore the hidden gems and cultural highlights of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima, with a touch of seasonal beauty.
Days
By Bernard Gagnon - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
Daisho-in Temple
Hiroshima
Schedule
Day 01 of 07🛬
Arrive 2:30 · first activity from 5:00
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HND · Sat, Jun 6 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Stay
Miyajima · 1 night
Sat, Jun 6 → Sun, Jun 7 · 1 guest
08:00
EXPLORE
大聖院
Stay ~2h
Momijidani Station
Daisho-in was founded in 806 and climbs the lower slope of Mount Misen in a chain of halls linked by staircases, one flight lined with hundreds of small rakan statues, each carved with a different face. Admission is free and the temple opens 8:00–17:00; a charge applies only during the autumn Maple Light Up event.
by ferry via Miyajimaguchi, 6h 44m·Get directions
17:00
EXPLORE
吉祥寺
Stay ~1h 30m
Kichijōji Station
A vibrant neighborhood perfect for an evening stroll and dinner. Discover local shops and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Inokashira Park.
Getting around
🚄
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Close call — your rail estimates to ~¥49,127 vs ¥50,000 for the JR Pass (7-day). Rule of thumb: a 7-day JR Pass usually pays off only with 2+ long shinkansen round-trips (e.g. Tokyo→Kyoto→Hiroshima). Check the official fares for your routes.
Check official coverage →01 / 07
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥23,000–¥36,500 / person / day
¥160,000–¥255,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 15 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
Before you go
Everything else, sorted.
Stay Connected
Japan eSIM delivered instantly to your phone — 5% off with code HIDDENJAPAN.
Get yours
Get Around
Shinkansen, regional rail passes, and city transit — sorted before you land.
Compare passes
Stay Hidden
Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
Browse ryokans
Travel Light
Ship luggage ahead on the shinkansen route. Explore every day completely hands-free.
Book delivery
Travel Safe
Insurance that actually covers adventurous travel — hiking, onsen, ski slopes.
Get covered
Save on Exchange
Spend yen at the real mid-market rate. Saves real money on a 2-week trip.
Open free
Hidden Japan may earn a small commission on purchases — at no extra cost to you.
Your turn
Plan a trip like this — free
This itinerary was built from 2,650+ verified hidden places — real routes, ferries, and events matched to your dates. Yours takes about a minute.
No credit card, plan your first trip now!