Tokyo4 days

Hakone1 day

Tokyo3 days

Tokyo

Itinerary

Tokyo

Day 1

1 hour

Greet the day in your new temporary home.

Welcome to Tokyo! The hard part's over, now you can relax and enjoy everything this city has to offer. Keep things gentle for your first day: hotel check-in, a neighborhood walk, and your first Japanese meal.

1. Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

Welcome! Find your hotel, get settled in and start getting to know your immediate surroundings and prepare for the journey ahead.

Tokyo

Day 2

15h 13m

Kawagoe, also known as "Little Edo"

Today you’ll get to know this wonderful town nicknamed Koedo or “Little Edo”. A time capsule of old Japan, here you'll be able to weave your way through historic streets, wooden storehouses, gentle temples, and have plenty of chances to snack your way through history.

2. Renkeiji Temple

Japan, 〒350-0066 Saitama, Kawagoe, Renjakuchō, ７−１

4.1

We're starting at this quiet and uncrowded temple, perfect for easing into the day.

3. Healthy Meals Nanoka

Japan, 〒350-0066 Saitama, Kawagoe, Renjakuchō, １６−６アーバンビル 2階A号室

4.5

Daily: 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Nourishing healthy meals for our day ahead. Arrive a little early if possible, this spot is well loved.

4. Ichibangai Shotengai

Saiwaicho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0063, Japan

4.3

A very photogenic glimpse of Edo-era merchant life, but this shopping street goes far beyond the usual souvenirs. You will be able to to shop high quality goods to fill up your suitcase. Also, this place is famous for sweet potato, but if you haven't tried Japanese sweet potato yet you're in for a treat!

5. Toki no Kane

Japan, 〒350-0063 Saitama, Kawagoe, Saiwaichō, １５−７

4.0

The bell has marked time in the town for over 400 years and still rings daily, just as it did in the Edo period.

6. Kawagoe Castle

Japan, 〒350-0053 Saitama, Kawagoe, Kuruwamachi, 2-chōme−１３−番地

3.9

Tue-Sun: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

More of a palace building than a traditional castle, it has beautiful tatami rooms and a great garden.

7. Kawagoe City Museum

2-chōme-30-1 Kuruwamachi, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0053, Japan

4.1

Tue-Sun: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exceptionally well-presented exhibits about local history with lots of artifacts and life size models of stalls and merchant houses.

8. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Japan, 〒350-0052 Saitama, Kawagoe, Miyashitamachi, 2-chōme−１１−３

4.3

Daily: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Try your hand at fishing out omikuji fortunes, and don't miss the rows and rows of ema (wooden prayer plaques).

9. Little Edo Coffee

2-1 Shitamachi, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0051, Japan

4.7

Mon-Sun: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

The matcha treats here are out of this world !

10. Yoju-in Temple

Japan, 〒350-0062 Saitama, Kawagoe, Motomachi, 2-chōme−１１−１

4.2

On our way back to the station, we're stopping at this gem of a temple with a statue of the Ascetic Shakyamuni.

11. Kawagoe Station

Wakitahoncho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-1123, Japan

3.8

Stroll back to the station and enjoy the rest of the evening in Tokyo - while on the way to the station you can make your way through the shopping district for any last minute souvenirs.

Tokyo

Day 3

38h 20m

The shining city of Nikko

The perfect day trip from Tokyo, this city beckons in the heat of the summer as a cool escape, but shines just as bright in any season. Less than two hours away, this mountain town feels like a deep breath: towering cedar trees, ornate shrines, rushing water, and a sense that you’ve stepped somewhere sacred.

12. Asakusa Station

1-chōme-4-1 Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0033, Japan

3.9

The easiest way to access Nikko is via the Tobu railway, making Asakusa Station the perfect departure point. Tip: You can purchase a Tobu Nikko Pass at the station ticket counter before boarding for a discounted round-trip train fare from Tokyo and unlimited bus travel around Nikko for the day.

13. Nikkō Tōshōgū

2301 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan

4.5

Daily: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Are you seeing this dense cedar forest? Pure heaven. See if you can find the “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” monkeys ! Get here early to avoid the crowds.

14. Nikkozan Rin’nōji Temple

2300 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1494, Japan

4.3

Daily: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

The three gilded Buddha statues within represent the deities of the three mountains of Nikko, Mt. Nantai, Mt. Nyoho and Mt. Taro.

15. Nikko Futarasan-jinja Haiden

2307 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan

4.4

Daily: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This shrine was founded in 782...

16. SANNAISARYO TAIKOBO

2366 Sannai, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1431, Japan

4.7

Mon-Sun: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Fantastic vegetarian restaurant, perfect for a lunch break.

17. Kanmangafuchi Abyss

Takumicho, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1415, Japan

4.6

Enjoy a peaceful walk through a scenic forest path, I hope you brought comfortable shoes !

18. Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

8-27 Honchō, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1434, Japan

4.4

Mon-Sun: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Stunning villa where you can get lost for hours enjoying the architecture, views and craftsmanship.

19. Shinkyō Bridge

Kamihatsuishimachi, Nikko, Tochigi 321-1401, Japan

4.2

Daily: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Enjoy these modern times where you can unabashedly walk this bridge that was once reserved only for monks and imperial messengers. Enjoy a final stroll through Nikko’s small town area before heading back to the station.

Tokyo

Day 4

8h 50m

Buffer day in Tokyo

We've planned a full day for you in Hakone, and we suggest going there in the afternoon on this day and stay in one of the many spa like hotels in the area, to get an early start on everything the area has to offer. So today, we're exploring a local favorite area of the city before we prepare to head over to our next stop.

20. Yanaka Ginza

3-chōme-13-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

4.1

Use the day to explore the nostalgia of Yanaka Ginza, bursting with retro charm. The entire area has a special kind of calm that invites you to explore the city away from the usual tourist spots.

21. Asakura Museum of Sculpture

7-chōme-18-10 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

4.5

Tue-Sun: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This wonderful museum was formerly Asakura Fumio's studio and residence. Now you can explore not only his works but also the beautiful Japanese style residence complete with a koi pond with some of the biggest koi fish around...

22. Tennōji Temple

7-chōme-14-8 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

4.3

Daily: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We also recommend a quiet stroll through Yanaka Cemetery, keeping in mind that it is an active cemetery where locals come to pay respects.

23. CIBI

3-chōme-37-11 Sendagi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0022, Japan

4.1

Weekdays: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM and Sat-Sun: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wonderful fresh ingredients and amazing green tea in this Australian style cafe that also doubles as a concept store.

24. Shinjuku Station

Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

3.7

After exploring the area, it's time to get ready to head over to Hakone for a night of rest away from the city lights.

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Itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1

1. Tokyo

Day 2

2. Renkeiji Temple

3. Healthy Meals Nanoka

4. Ichibangai Shotengai

5. Toki no Kane

6. Kawagoe Castle

7. Kawagoe City Museum

8. Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

9. Little Edo Coffee

10. Yoju-in Temple

11. Kawagoe Station

Day 3

12. Asakusa Station

13. Nikkō Tōshōgū

14. Nikkozan Rin’nōji Temple

15. Nikko Futarasan-jinja Haiden

16. SANNAISARYO TAIKOBO

17. Kanmangafuchi Abyss

18. Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park

19. Shinkyō Bridge

Day 4

20. Yanaka Ginza

21. Asakura Museum of Sculpture

22. Tennōji Temple

23. CIBI

24. Shinjuku Station