Itinerary
Japan's Seasonal Tapestry: From North to South
14 days · 18 stops · ¥350,000–¥480,000 · 96 views
Explore Japan's diverse landscapes from the autumn hues of Hokkaido to the tropical charms of Okinawa, with cultural and natural wonders in between.
Days
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Susukino District
Hokkaido
Schedule
Day 01 of 14🛬
Arrive 11:00 · first activity from 13:30
2.5h customs + airport transit buffer
Land at CTS · 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
Sapporo · 1 night
Dates flexible · 1 guest
17:00
EXPLORE
すすきの
Stay ~2h
Sapporo Station
Dive into Sapporo's vibrant nightlife and local culinary scene. Try the famous Sapporo ramen in one of the bustling alleyways.
Getting around
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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) →🏔️
Hakone Free Pass
Round-trip from Shinjuku + unlimited Hakone buses, ropeway, pirate ship & mountain railway — ¥6,100 / 2 days.
View Hakone Free Pass →🚗
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
¥24,500–¥42,000 / person / day
¥345,000–¥590,000 total
💴 Carry ~¥5,000/day in cash — many hidden spots are cash-only.
Estimated from 17 travel legs, 13 hotel nights and 3 ticketed events. International flights not included. Typical prices, not quotes.