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8 days · 24 stops · ¥130,000–¥200,000 · 4 views
Thu, Sep 10 – Thu, Sep 17
Discover the lesser-known treasures of Tokyo and Kyoto, culminating with Osaka's vibrant local festivals.
Days

Okochi Sanso Villa
Kyoto
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Schedule
Day 01 of 08Land at KIX · Thu, Sep 10 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Stay
Kyoto · 4 nights
Thu, Sep 10 → Mon, Sep 14 · 1 guest
EXPLORE
大河内山荘
Stay ~1h 30m
Torokko Arashiyama Sta.
Okochi Sanso charges ¥1,000 for an adult, and the ticket includes matcha and a sweet at the tea house — last entry is 16:30. It was the mountain retreat of the silent-film actor Denjiro Okochi, built over three decades on the slope above Arashiyama, and its circuit path climbs through moss and maple to a view over Kyoto and the Hozu gorge.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥19,500–¥31,500 / person / day
¥155,000–¥250,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 23 travel legs and 7 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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