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Ski, Sea and Slow Tokyo: A Winter Escape from the City
11 days · 25 stops · ¥180,000–¥280,000
Mon, Feb 15 – Thu, Feb 25
Three days carving powder in Yuzawa, five unhurried days exploring the quiet corners of the Izu Peninsula, and a soft landing in Tokyo's lesser-known streets.
Days
Mocchy / Public domain
Iwamotoyama Park
Shizuoka
Schedule
Day 01 of 11Renting a car? Check the license rules
Some licenses (FR/DE/CH/BE/TW) need a JAF translation, not an IDP — 5-min guide.
Stay
Mt · 1 night
Mon, Feb 15 → Tue, Feb 16 · 1 guest
09:00
EXPLORE
岩本山公園
Stay ~1h 15m
February plum blossoms on a hillside with Mount Fuji views — a gentle first stop after the drive from Tokyo.
~1h 10m by car·Get directions
17:00
EXPLORE
修善寺温泉
Stay ~1h 30m
Takyō Station
Soak in the historic bathhouse at the heart of this quiet onsen town as evening settles in.
Getting around, region by region
Your route mixes city and countryside — here's the best mode for each leg.
Izu Peninsula · Days 1–5
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Nagano & Matsumoto · Day 6
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Myoko Kogen · Day 7
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Nagano & Matsumoto · Day 8
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Echigo-Tsumari & Yuzawa · Days 9–10
Rural — a rental car reaches spots no train or bus serves.
Tokyo central · Day 11
Dense rail network — trains and the metro beat driving here.
Rental 1: Izu Peninsula · Days 1–5
Rental 2: Myoko Kogen · Day 7
Rental 3: Echigo-Tsumari & Yuzawa · Days 9–10
Separate rentals — you fly (or ferry) between these regions, so return each car before you leave it.
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Mt Fuji Pass
Fuji Five Lakes buses, ropeways & attractions on one ticket — from ¥5,500.
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
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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
¥20,500–¥36,000 / person / day
¥225,000–¥395,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 23 travel legs and 10 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.
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Passes for this trip
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JR Alpine-Takayama-Matsumoto Area Tourist Pass
Covers the rail legs on this route — one pass instead of point-to-point tickets.
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