Itinerary
Japan's Golden Route in 7 Days — Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka & Hiroshima
7 days · 16 stops · ¥180,000–¥250,000
Sun, Nov 8 – Sat, Nov 14
A fast-paced first-timer's loop through Japan's five iconic cities, with autumn leaves, winter illuminations, and a full day on Miyajima island.
Days
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Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
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 8 · 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 · 2 nights
Sun, Nov 8 → Tue, Nov 10 · 2 guests
16:30
EXPLORE
浅草寺
Stay ~1h 30m
Asakusa Station
Start your trip at Tokyo's oldest temple — the Kaminarimon gate and Nakamise shopping street are iconic first steps.
~27 min by train
18:27
EXPLORE
Event六本木ヒルズイルミネーション
Stay ~1h
From Nov 4–Dec 25, the Keyakizaka street is lined with 800,000 blue and white LEDs — a magical evening walk.
Getting around
🚄
JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Close call — your rail estimates to ~¥54,920 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 →🚗
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
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥19,000–¥27,500 / person / day
¥265,000–¥385,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥11,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 15 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Get Around
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Stay Hidden
Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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Ship luggage ahead on the shinkansen route. Explore every day completely hands-free.
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