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From Hokkaido's Wilds to Okinawa's Shores — A 21-Day Honeymoon Arc
21 days · 57 stops · ¥380,000–¥650,000
Thu, Oct 1 – Wed, Oct 21
A sweeping honeymoon that traces Japan from the crisp autumn of Hokkaido through Tokyo's energy and Kyoto's quiet temples, ending with turquoise Okinawan seas. October's foliage and festivals colour every stop.
Days
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Nijo Market
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 21Land at CTS · Thu, Oct 1 · 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
Sapporo · 5 nights
Thu, Oct 1 → Tue, Oct 6 · 2 guests
14:00
EXPLORE
二条市場
Stay ~1h 15m
Sapporo Station
Land at CTS, drop bags, then head straight to Nijo Market for late-afternoon uni and crab bowls — a gentle Hokkaido welcome.
~10 min on foot
15:25
EXPLORE
すすきの
Stay ~2h
Sapporo Station
Stroll neon-lit Susukino for your first miso ramen at a tiny counter — the Sapporo Autumn Fest is on at Odori Park through Oct 3, so walk over after dinner.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Sapporo & Otaru · Days 1–5
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Tokyo central → Kyoto · Days 6–16
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Naha & Okinawa main island → Yanbaru (North Okinawa) · Days 17–19
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Kerama Islands (Zamami) · Day 20
Small island — explore on foot, by bicycle or local taxi (ferry across).
Naha & Okinawa main island · Day 21
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Rental 1: Naha & Okinawa main island · Days 17–19
Rental 2: Naha & Okinawa main island · Day 21
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
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JR Whole Japan Rail Pass
Close call — your rail estimates to ~¥44,620 vs ¥50,000 for the JR Pass (7-day). Rule of thumb: a 7-day JR Pass usually pays off only with 2+ long shinkansen round-trips (e.g. Tokyo→Kyoto→Hiroshima). Check the official fares for your routes.
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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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Ferry required
At least one destination is accessible only by ferry. Book in advance — island ferries sell out weeks ahead in peak season (Apr–May, Jul–Aug).
Browse ferry options on Klook →01 / 21
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥14,500–¥24,000 / person / day
¥600,000–¥1,000,000 total for 2 travellers
💴 Carry ~¥11,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 56 travel legs, 20 hotel nights and 2 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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