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Silk & Serenity: A Honeymoon Through Tokyo, Kyoto & Quiet Corners
9 days · 24 stops · ¥350,000–¥550,000
Mon, May 3 – Tue, May 11
Nine days balancing Tokyo's electric energy with Kyoto's ancient calm, ending in a whisper-quiet garden before your flight home. Golden Week's final days add festival magic; after it, the crowds melt away.
Days
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Tsukiji Outer Market
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 09🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HND · Mon, May 3 · from JFK · 2 travelers
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 · 5 nights
Mon, May 3 → Sat, May 8 · 2 guests
13:30
EXPLORE
築地場外市場
Stay ~1h 30m
Shiodome Station
Your first taste of Tokyo — dive into the market's sushi, tamagoyaki, and grilled seafood before it winds down at 2pm. Note: this day is a Japanese national holiday (Constitution Memorial Day) — expect big crowds and book trains and tickets early.
~19 min on foot
15:19
EXPLORE
浜離宮恩賜庭園
Stay ~1h 15m
Shiodome Station
A serene tidal garden just steps from Tsukiji — stroll the teahouse island and watch boats glide across the pond.
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 / 09
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥15,500–¥23,500 / person / day
¥275,000–¥425,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥11,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 23 travel legs, 8 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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