Itinerary
Hidden Paths: Japan's Mountains, Onsens, and Islands
14 days · 29 stops · ¥200,000–¥300,000 · 3 views
Wed, May 5 – Tue, May 18
Explore Japan's serene landscapes from Tokyo to Hakone and Nikko, enjoying hidden gems and local festivals along the way.
Days
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Fukagawa Edo Museum
Tokyo
Schedule
Day 01 of 14Land at HND · Wed, May 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 · 4 nights
Wed, May 5 → Sun, May 9 · 1 guest
14:00
EXPLORE
深川江戸資料館
Stay ~1h 30m
Step back into the Edo period at this lesser-known museum, perfect to ease into Tokyo's vibrant history. Explore meticulously recreated streets and enjoy the tranquility before the museum closes. Note: this day is a Japanese national holiday (Children's Day) — expect big crowds and book trains and tickets early.
Getting around
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Hakone Free Pass
Round-trip from Shinjuku + unlimited Hakone buses, ropeway, pirate ship & mountain railway — ¥6,100 / 2 days.
View Hakone Free Pass →⛩️
Tobu Nikko Pass (All Area)
Round-trip from Asakusa + buses to Chūzenji, Kegon Falls & Yumoto Onsen — ¥4,780 / 4 days (¥4,160 Dec–mid-Apr).
View Tobu Nikko Pass (All Area) →🚗
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.
Browse rental cars on Klook →01 / 14
Journey map
Trip budget · お見積り
¥18,500–¥35,500 / person / day
¥260,000–¥495,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 28 travel legs and 13 hotel nights. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.