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Itineraries · Extensions

Extensions, one more day

Five getaways to add to any itinerary.

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  1. 01
    Fuji, from Kawaguchiko

    Chureito Pagoda and its 398 steps, facing the volcano. See the Hakone and Mount Fuji chapter.

    ≈ 1 hr 45 from Shinjukubus 2,200 ¥
  2. 02
    Nikko

    Toshogu in its cedar forest, Kegon Falls (97 m). In the fall, buses sometimes run over 2 hours late.

    ≈ 1 hr 50 from AsakusaToshogu 1,600 ¥
  3. 03
    Kamakura

    The bronze Great Buddha of Kotoku-in, then Hase-dera temple.

    ≈ 1 hr from TokyoBuddha 300 ¥
  4. 04
    Himeji Castle

    The white keep, capped at 1,000 visitors an hour: arrive at 9 a.m.

    ≈ 23 min from Shin-Osaka at best2,500 ¥
  5. 05
    Kinosaki Onsen

    From one public bath to the next in a yukata: all of them accept tattoos.

    2 hr 20 to 2 hr 35 from Kyotobath pass 1,500 ¥
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Extensions · Getting there, booking

Getting there, and booking

Adult one-way fares, unreserved seats unless stated, checked in October 2026.

Direct bus, book ahead
ShinjukuKawaguchiko
Price2,200 ¥≈ 1 hr 45
Fuji Excursion, dated ticket
ShinjukuKawaguchiko
Price4,200 ¥1 hr 53
Tobu Kegon or Revaty
AsakusaNikko
Price3,050 ¥≈ 1 hr 50
JR Yokosuka Line
TokyoKamakura
Price1,040 ¥≈ 1 hr
Shinkansen
Shin-OsakaHimeji
Price3,220 ¥from ≈ 23 min
Kinosaki Limited Express
KyotoKinosaki
Reserved seat5,370 ¥2 hr 20 to 2 hr 35
Hinomaru's tip

In Kinosaki, stay the night: the ryokan often includes the bath pass. And book your seat on the express: it's required.

Book aheadTours to book

With a guide, or a workshop: our tours from the city chapters.

Fujifrom Kawaguchiko
Fuji with a local guideprivate tourGetYourGuideLake Kawaguchi by canoewithout getting wetGetYourGuide
Nikko and Kamakurafrom Tokyo
Nikko with a guideprivate, made to measureGetYourGuideKintsugi in Kamakurain a small workshopGetYourGuide
Himejifrom Kyoto or Osaka
The castle with a guidelicensed guide, 3 hrGetYourGuideCastle and gardenand Koko-en garden, 3 hr 30GetYourGuide

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