Japan · 7-14 days
Japan Classic: Tokyo-Hakone-Kyoto-Osaka
The itinerary
- Tokyo3 nights
- Hakone1 night
- Kyoto3 nights
- Osaka2 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines city breaks, history and culture, food and drink, and romance across Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka. Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is March to May and October to November. June and September are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by trains. The JR Pass 2026 Ordinary: 7-day ¥50,000 (~£265), 14-day ¥80,000; overseas-agent prices rise ~6% from 1 Oct 2026. Since the 2023 hike it's NO longer auto-worth-it, this Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka loop alone is cheaper on point-to-point tickets. Only buy if you add a long leg (e.g. Hiroshima). Nozomi/Mizuho need a paid supplement. may reduce the cost of the longer legs.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £55 a day at the budget end, around £110 a day mid-range, and £320+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1500 to £2100 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Places on this trip
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for Japan Classic: Tokyo-Hakone-Kyoto-Osaka?
This itinerary works best over 7 to 14 days across 4 stops: Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, and Osaka.
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is March to May and October to November. June and September are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £55 a day at the budget end, around £110 a day mid-range, and £320+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1500 to £2100 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.