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2 days · Mid-range · Tokyo Station
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Recommended Passes for Your Trip
✕ Not recommended for this trip
JR Pass (7-day)
¥50,000 (~$333) · Unlimited travel on JR lines nationwide for 7 consecutive days
Your 2-day itinerary stays within the Kanto region with no long-distance Shinkansen; individual tickets total under ¥8,000.
✓ Worth it
Greater Tokyo Pass (3-day)
¥1,590 (~$11) · Unlimited rides on JR East, Tokyo Metro, Toei, and private railways in Tokyo area
Covers all Day 1 urban transport plus Day 2 JR lines to Tsudo; saves approximately ¥1,200 vs individual fares.
Buy on Klook →✕ Not recommended for this trip
Tokyo Metro 48-hour Ticket
¥1,200 (~$8) · Unlimited rides on Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines for 48 hours
Day 2 requires JR lines to Nikko area which this pass doesn't cover; Greater Tokyo Pass is better value.
Day 1
≈ ¥5,000 (~$33)(transport ¥800 (~$5) · fees ¥0 (~$0) · meals ¥4,200 (~$28))
JR Yamanote Line and Tokyo Metro; Greater Tokyo Pass (¥1,590) covers all transport and saves money.
Start: Tokyo Station
09:00
09:30
Breakfast
Doutor Coffee Tokyo Station
1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (inside Tokyo Station)
Recommended: Morning set with coffee and sandwich (¥450–¥680)
Starting point
Multiple locations inside Tokyo Station; quick breakfast before heading out
JR Tokaido Line to Ueno, transfer to JR Joban Line to Toride, transfer to Watarase Keikoku Railway to Tsudo Sta., 105 min total
11:15
12:45
Ashio Copper Mine
Castle in the Sky
Industrial ruins match Pazu's mining town; bring sturdy shoes for uneven terrain
Walk 10 min from mine entrance
13:00
14:00
Lunch
Local restaurant near Tsudo Station
Near Tsudo Station, Nikko City, Tochigi
Recommended: Mountain vegetable udon (¥800–¥1,200)
Simple local fare in this rural mining area
Return train journey with scenic mountain views, 90 min
14:30
16:00
Watarase Keikoku Railway scenic ride
Watarase Keikoku Railway line, Gunma/Tochigi border
Beautiful gorge views reminiscent of Laputa's natural landscapes
View on Google MapsJR lines to Akihabara Sta., 45 min from Ueno transfer
17:30
19:00
Akihabara Electric Town
Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Explore retro electronics and anime goods; Mandarake for vintage items
JR Yamanote Line to Ikebukuro Sta. (East Exit), 20 min + 3 min walk
20:00
21:15
Dinner
Torikizoku Ikebukuro East Exit
1-17-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Recommended: Yakitori moriawase (assorted skewers) (¥2,000–¥3,000)
Popular chain with ¥298 yakitori; lively atmosphere
2 min walk
21:30
Check in at Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Ikebukuro, Tokyo
Day 2
≈ ¥20,000 (~$133)(transport ¥15,000 (~$100) · fees ¥500 (~$3) · meals ¥4,500 (~$30))
JR lines to Hyogo Prefecture for castle ruins, return via Shinkansen; no day pass needed for this route.
07:00
08:00
Breakfast
Hotel Metropolitan breakfast buffet
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro lobby
Recommended: Japanese and Western breakfast buffet (¥2,200)
In hotel
Hearty breakfast before long travel day
JR to Tokyo, Shinkansen to Himeji, JR Bantan Line to Takeda Sta., 270 min total + 40 min hike
12:30
14:30
Takeda Castle Ruins
Castle in the Sky
Best photos from opposite mountain; early morning mist creates Laputa floating effect
Hike down from castle ruins, 40 min
15:00
15:45
Lunch
Takeda Station area restaurant
Near Takeda Station, Asago City, Hyogo
Recommended: Local mountain vegetables bento (¥1,000–¥1,500)
Limited dining options; grab bento before castle hike if possible
JR Bantan Line to Himeji, Shinkansen to Tokyo Sta., 180 min
17:30
18:00
Dinner
Tokyo Station Ramen Street
B1F Tokyo Station, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Recommended: Tsukemen from Rokurinsha (¥1,200–¥1,800)
8 famous ramen shops in basement; perfect end point for departure
Goal: Tokyo Station
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