Itinerary
Family Adventure from Tokyo to Nikko: Hidden Icons
10 days · 26 stops · ¥320,000–¥480,000
A blend of iconic sights and hidden gems, perfect for a family discovering Japan for the first time. Explore at a pace suitable for all ages, with a touch of magic for everyone.
Days
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Kyu Shiba Rikyu Garden
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at HND · Sat, Jul 25 · from JFK · 7 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 · 3 nights
Sat, Jul 25 → Tue, Jul 28 · 7 guests
14:00
EXPLORE
旧芝離宮恩賜庭園
Stay ~1h
Hamamatsucho Station (JR Yamanote/Keihin-Tohoku Line), Exit 1
Perfect for a gentle walk amidst traditional landscapes, easing into Tokyo's rhythm.
~25 min by train
15:25
EXPLORE
浅草寺
Stay ~1h 30m
Asakusa Station
Experience Tokyo's oldest temple, an iconic and vibrant spiritual site.
Getting around
🏔️
Hakone Free Pass
Round-trip from Shinjuku + unlimited Hakone buses, ropeway, pirate ship & mountain railway — ¥6,100 / 2 days.
View Hakone Free Pass →⛩️
Tobu Nikko Pass (All Area)
Round-trip from Asakusa + buses to Chūzenji, Kegon Falls & Yumoto Onsen — ¥4,780 / 4 days (¥4,160 Dec–mid-Apr).
View Tobu Nikko Pass (All Area) →🚗
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.
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Trip budget · お見積り
¥13,000–¥22,500 / person / day
¥915,000–¥1,590,000 total for 7 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥12,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 25 travel legs and 9 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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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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