Itinerary
The Five-City Sprint — Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima
7 days · 19 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Sun, Nov 8 – Sat, Nov 14
Seven days, five iconic cities, and the Shinkansen as your companion — a first-timer's grand tour that squeezes every drop from Japan's golden route without sacrificing the quiet corners.
Days
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Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land 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
14:00
EXPLORE
浅草寺
Stay ~1h 30m
Asakusa Station
Tokyo's oldest temple, framed by the thunder gate and a lane of retro snack stalls — your first taste of old Edo.
~20 min by taxi (or metro)
15:50
EXPLORE
谷中銀座商店街
Stay ~1h 15m
Nippori Station
A cat-filled shopping lane that survived the war — browse pickled plums and hand-dyed tenugui as the sun sets.
Getting around
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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
¥16,500–¥24,500 / person / day
¥230,000–¥340,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥11,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 18 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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