Audited by Placez · May 2026
17-night family trip in Japan from Oct 5-22, 2026 for 2 adults and 4 children, starting in Tokyo, then a self-drive segment through Tsumagoi/Japanese Alps, Toyama, Kanazawa, and Kyoto, before returning by Shinkansen to Tokyo and flying out to Israel via Vienna.
17-night family trip in Japan from Oct 5-22, 2026 for 2 adults and 4 children, starting in Tokyo, then a self-drive segment through Tsumagoi/Japanese Alps, Toyama, Kanazawa, and Kyoto, before returning by Shinkansen to Tokyo and flying out to Israel via Vienna.
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A detailed timeline of the itinerary, broken down by day and route phases, with all the planned stops and activities.
Phase 1
2-day base in Tokyo. Focus areas include Arrive in Tokyo, Settle into hotel, and Explore Ryogoku area.
2 days · 6 planned stops · 5.5 km walking avg walking
Highlights include Arrive in Tokyo, Settle into hotel, and Explore Ryogoku area. Key stops: Arrival in Tokyo, Yokomicho Park, and Ryogoku Station. Transit centers on reaching Tokyo hotel.
Transfer day with luggage on the Tokyo hotel move.
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Highlights include Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, and Kaminarimon evening walk. Key stops: Kaminarimon Gate, Harajuku, and Meiji Shrine.
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Phase 2
4-day base in Tsumagoi. Focus areas include Pick up rental car in Shinjuku, Drive to Tsumagoi, and Karuizawa supermarket stop.
4 days · 12 planned stops · 4.0 km walking avg walking
Highlights include Pick up rental car in Shinjuku, Drive to Tsumagoi, and Karuizawa supermarket stop. Transit centers on a arrive at house in tsumagoi leg from Tokyo to House in Tsumagoi.
Transfer day with luggage on the Tokyo -> House in Tsumagoi move.
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Highlights include Shiraito Falls, Short nature walk, and Lunch nearby. Key stops: Shiraito Falls, Drive from Tokyo to Tsumagoi with roadside stop, and Highway service area stop.
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Highlights include Sainokawara Park trails, Optional onsen, and Explore Kusatsu. Key stops: Sainokawara Park, Kusatsu, and Nature walk at Shiraito Falls.
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Highlights include Karuizawa Taliesin and Chocolate factory/store. Key stops: Karuizawa Taliesin, Chocolate factory/store in Karuizawa, and Forest trails in Sainokawara Park.
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Phase 3
1-day base in Toyama. Focus areas include Drive to Toyama, Check in near station, and Evening city walk.
1 day · 3 planned stops · 3.0 km walking avg walking
Tsumagoi -> Hotel near train station
Highlights include Drive to Toyama, Check in near station, and Evening city walk. Evening walk around the city anchors the day. Transit centers on a check into toyama hotel leg from Tsumagoi to Hotel near train station.
Transfer day with luggage on the Tsumagoi -> Hotel near train station move.
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Phase 4
1-day base in Kanazawa. Focus areas include Drive to Kanazawa, Shopping mall day, and Overnight in rented house.
1 day · 3 planned stops · 3.0 km walking avg walking
Toyama -> Rented house in Kanazawa
Highlights include Drive to Kanazawa, Shopping mall day, and Overnight in rented house. Large shopping mall anchors the day. Transit centers on a overnight in rented house leg from Toyama to Rented house in Kanazawa.
Transfer day with luggage on the Toyama -> Rented house in Kanazawa move.
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Phase 5
7-day base in Kyoto. Focus areas include Drive to Kyoto, Kasumigajo Park stop, and Lunch at Gyu-Kaku.
7 days · 15 planned stops · 5.1 km walking avg walking
Highlights include Drive to Kyoto, Kasumigajo Park stop, and Lunch at Gyu-Kaku. Key stops: Kasumigajo Park and Gyu-Kaku. Transit centers on a car leg from Kanazawa to Kyoto.
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Highlights include To-ji Temple, Kyoto Aquarium, and Dolphin show. Key stops: Kyoto Aquarium and To-ji Temple.
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Highlights include Arashiyama, Monkey Park hike, and Bamboo Grove. Key stops: Monkey Park, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and Monkey Park hike.
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Highlights include Kyoto Tower, Higashi Hongan-ji, and Shosei-en Garden. Key stops: Kyoto Tower, Higashi Hongan-ji, and Shosei-en Garden.
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Highlights include Minoh Park trail, Waterfall, and Street food. Easy trail to Minoh waterfall anchors the day.
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Highlights include Rest day and Evening at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Fushimi Inari Taisha anchors the day.
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Highlights include Mount Hiei, Cable cars and hiking, and Lunch nearby. Key stops: Mount Hiei and Mount Hiei hiking trail.
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Phase 6
3-day base in Tokyo. Focus areas include Return car, Shinkansen to Tokyo, and Evening in Shinjuku.
3 days · 6 planned stops · 2.7 km walking avg walking
Highlights include Return car, Shinkansen to Tokyo, and Evening in Shinjuku. Evening in Shinjuku anchors the day. Transit centers on a train leg from Kyoto to Tokyo.
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Highlights include teamLab Planets and Walk around Toyosu. Key stops: teamLab Planets, Toyosu, and Walk around Toyosu.
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Tokyo -> Israel
Highlights include Departure flight to Israel via Vienna. Transit centers on a flight leg from Tokyo to Israel.
Transfer day with luggage on the Tokyo -> Israel move.
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