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Autumn Retreat: Tokyo, Nikko & Hakone
12 days · 25 stops · ¥150,000–¥250,000 · 1 view
Explore the vibrant autumn colors and serene onsen of Tokyo, Nikko, and Hakone. Discover cultural treasures and natural beauty across these iconic regions.
Days
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Ryogoku Kokugikan
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 12Land at HND · Thu, Nov 5 · 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 · 3 nights
Thu, Nov 5 → Sun, Nov 8 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
両国国技館
Stay ~2h
RyŌGoku Station
Visit this sumo stadium and museum to learn about Japan's national sport. The exhibits provide fascinating insights into sumo's cultural significance.
~24 min by taxi (or metro)
17:00
EXPLORE
隅田川ウォーク
Stay ~1h 15m
Asakusa Station
Start your journey with a serene walk along the Sumida River, perfect for easing into the Tokyo atmosphere. The night view of Tokyo's skyline is a sight to behold.
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 3 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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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
¥17,500–¥31,000 / person / day
¥210,000–¥370,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥6,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 24 travel legs, 11 hotel nights and 1 ticketed event. 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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