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Serenity and Tradition: A Temple and Onsen Retreat
7 days · 14 stops · ¥150,000–¥280,000 · 2 views
Experience the serene beauty of Japan through its hidden temples and rejuvenating onsens, complemented by local cultural festivals.
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Hakone Open-Air Museum
Kanagawa
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at HND · Tue, May 25 · from JFK · 1 traveler
Stay
Hakone · 1 night
Tue, May 25 → Wed, May 26 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
箱根彫刻の森美術館
Stay ~1h 30m
Chokokunomori Station
The Hakone Open-Air Museum features a stunning collection of sculptures set against the backdrop of the beautiful Hakone mountains. It showcases works by both Japanese and international artists, making it a unique blend of art and nature.
~1h 41m by train
17:11
EXPLORE
根津神社
Stay ~2h
Keisei Ueno Station
Nezu Shrine is renowned for its stunning azalea tunnel that blooms vibrantly in spring, drawing visitors to its picturesque pathways. The shrine features traditional architecture and a serene atmosphere, reminiscent of the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, yet is often overlooked by tourists.
Getting around
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Hakone Free Pass
Covers unlimited rides on the Odakyu Line, Hakone Tozan Railway, ropeway, cable car and lake cruise. A 2-day pass from Shinjuku starts at ¥5,000.
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JR Pass
Your route spans 4 prefectures — a 7-day JR Pass (from ¥50,000) covers shinkansen and most express trains between these stops, paying for itself with 2–3 long-distance journeys.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥18,000–¥28,000 / person / day
¥125,000–¥195,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 13 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Is a JR pass worth it for this trip?
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Pay-as-you-go is likely cheaper here — your rail estimates to ~¥31,340, under the ¥50,000 JR Pass (7-day). A pass may still be worth it for convenience.
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Sleep in a centuries-old ryokan. Tatami floors, onsen, and a 7-course kaiseki.
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