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Alpine Onsens & Autumn Secrets — Tokyo to the Noto Edge
7 days · 19 stops · ¥110,000–¥160,000 · 2 views
Fri, Nov 6 – Thu, Nov 12
From Tokyo's quietest corners to the thatched roofs of Ainokura and the steam of Unazuki Onsen, this journey traces the Hokuriku coast in peak autumn colour, with a Kurobe Gorge railway ride and Kanazawa's gold-leaf craft woven in.
Days
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Shirokanedai Park
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 07Land at HND · Fri, Nov 6 · from JFK · 1 traveler
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
Fri, Nov 6 → Thu, Nov 12 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
白金台公園
Stay ~1h
A hushed garden of moss and maples in an upscale neighbourhood — the perfect antidote to jet lag, with autumn leaves at their peak.
~21 min by train
17:00
EXPLORE
ジャズバー侍
Stay ~1h 30m
Shinjuku Station
Tucked behind a nondescript door in Shinjuku, this candlelit den pours whisky and spins live jazz until late — pure Tokyo after dark.
~21 min by train
18:51
EXPLORE
高円寺純情商店街
Stay ~1h 15m
⚠ likely closed by then — usually closes ~5:00 PM; double-check before going
Kōenji Station
A scrappy, art-lined shopping street where vintage shops and curry joints spill onto the pavement — real Tokyo, no tourists.
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
¥17,000–¥28,500 / person / day
¥120,000–¥200,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 18 travel legs, 6 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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