Mar–May / Oct–Nov tend to have more balanced temperatures and conditions to cover the stages of this trip in comfort.
JAPAN · CULTURE + WELLNESS
JAPAN — ONSEN & RYOKAN
Slow down among ryokans, tatami mats, kaiseki and Japanese hot springs.
DURATION10 days
BEST TIMEMar–May / Oct–Nov
EXPERIENCECulture + Wellness
COUNTRYJapan
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Tokyo → Hakone → Kinosaki Onsen → Kyoto → Tokyo
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Tokyo Heritage
2Hakone Old Town
3Kinosaki Onsen Traditions
4Architecture and monuments
5Markets and local life
6History and regional identity
Slow down among ryokans, tatami mats, kaiseki and Japanese hot springs. The combination of Tokyo and Kyoto gives the itinerary an identity that does not depend on a single postcard.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Tokyo
The trip begins in Tokyo, with time for Tokyo's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 2
Tokyo — landscapes and culture
More time in Tokyo, now with monuments, traditions and daily life in Tokyo.
DAY 3
Tokyo → Hakone
The journey leaves Tokyo and heads to Hakone, with the rest of the day focused on monuments, traditions and daily life in Hakone.
DAY 4
Hakone — selected experiences
The day in Hakone combines Hakone's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 5
Hakone — local experience
Staying in Hakone continues with Hakone's heritage, markets and notable neighborhoods.
DAY 6
Hakone → Kinosaki Onsen
The route between Hakone and Kinosaki Onsen changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, enter Kinosaki Onsen's historic center, architecture and local life.
DAY 7
Kinosaki Onsen — local experience
Staying at Kinosaki Onsen continues with Kinosaki Onsen's landmark heritage, markets and neighborhoods.
DAY 8
Kinosaki Onsen in depth
Day at Kinosaki Onsen for monuments, traditions and daily life of Kinosaki Onsen.
DAY 9
Kinosaki Onsen → Kyoto
From Kinosaki Onsen to Kyoto, the journey leads to a new stage, followed by Kyoto's heritage, markets and striking neighborhoods.
DAY 10
Kyoto in depth
Day in Kyoto for monuments, traditions and everyday life in Kyoto.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Traditional accommodations, thermal baths and Japanese hospitality as the central axis of the trip. The sequence between Tokyo and Kyoto gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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