Itinerary
Winter Wonders of Japan: From Beppu's Hot Springs to Nagano's Snow Monkeys
10 days · 22 stops · ¥140,000–¥220,000
Experience the serene hot springs of Beppu, the charming snow monkeys of Nagano, and the vibrant winter lights of Tokyo.
Days
Beppu Ropeway / Mt. Tsurumi Summit
Oita
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Schedule
Day 01 of 10Land at OIT · Sun, Dec 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
Beppu · 4 nights
Sun, Dec 6 → Thu, Dec 10 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
別府ロープウェイ・鶴見岳山上
Stay ~2h
Beppu Station (JR) — approx 30-35 min by bus to the ropeway base, plus a 10-min ropeway ride
The Beppu Ropeway carries visitors 1.8km up the flank of Mt.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Beppu & Yufuin · Days 1–4
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Nagano & Matsumoto · Day 5
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Snow Monkeys & Nozawa · Days 6–7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Tokyo central · Days 8–10
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental 1: Beppu & Yufuin · Days 1–4
Rental 2: Snow Monkeys & Nozawa · Days 6–7
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
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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
¥19,000–¥35,000 / person / day
¥190,000–¥350,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 21 travel legs, 9 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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