Itinerary
7 days · 19 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Sat, Feb 6 – Fri, Feb 12
Three days of Hakuba powder, two evenings soaking in alpine onsen, and two Tokyo days exploring the city's hidden lanes, gardens, and winter lights — all within a smooth loop from Tokyo.
Days

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Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Arrive 14:00 · first activity from 16:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at HND · Sat, Feb 6 · 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 · 6 nights
Sat, Feb 6 → Fri, Feb 12 · 2 guests
EXPLORE
谷中銀座商店街
Stay ~1h 30m
Nippori Station
A post-war shopping street that survived the bombs — wander past artisan tofu shops, cat-themed bakeries, and a tiny Shinto shrine tucked between stores.
~19 min on foot
EXPLORE
根津神社
Stay ~1h
⚠ likely closed by then — usually closes ~5:00 PM; double-check before going
Keisei Ueno Station
A tunnel of vermillion torii gates without the crowds of Fushimi Inari — February's plum blossoms will just be starting to open here.
~31 min by train
EXPLORE
豊島園 庭の湯
Stay ~2h
Toshimaen-Station
Toshimaen Niwa no Yu is a tranquil onsen located in the bustling city of Tokyo, offering a serene escape with its beautiful gardens and traditional Japanese architecture.
Getting around
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–¥24,000 / person / day
¥180,000–¥335,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥11,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 18 travel legs and 6 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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