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18 days, paced for jet lag and rest
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Train booking rule of thumb
Reserved seats open one month before departure. You do not need to book every local train, but the Romancecar and the long-distance legs are worth reserving as their windows open.
Romancecar: reserved seat + separate base fare
The Romancecar reservation pays for the reserved seat and limited-express supplement. Each traveller also needs the ordinary base fare to the destination. At Odakyu Shinjuku Station, use an IC card at the ticket gates or buy a paper base-fare ticket. Shinjuku is the Tokyo terminal for the Odakyu Romancecar.
Adults: each adult can use their own Suica or PASMO card, or a compatible iPhone Suica. Annabelle: use a child-fare Suica/PASMO issued for her, or buy a child base-fare ticket at the station. Bring her passport when asking for a child card at a staffed counter; do not use an adult-fare card for her.
Odakyu: Romancecar tickets and base fare · PASMO: child-card information · Welcome Suica Mobile for iPhone
Route & transfers
Four bases, moving southwest
No rail pass needed. Reserve the longer legs individually and use an IC card for city travel.
16 October · Haneda to Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince
Arrival guide · ANA NH212 lands 17:15
Haneda Airport to the hotel, step by step
Plan on roughly 50–75 minutes from the airport train platform to the hotel, plus immigration and baggage collection. With a 17:15 landing, a relaxed hotel arrival around 19:00–20:00 is a sensible expectation.
- Immigration, bags and customsFollow the Arrivals signs. Your international flight is expected at Terminal 3; check the airport screens in case the terminal changes.
- Follow signs for Keikyu LineAt the station, use your IC card or buy a ticket to Shinagawa. Board a train going toward Shinagawa; some trains continue through to other lines, so follow the platform display.
- Change at Shinagawa to JRFollow the JR Line signs and take the Yamanote Line toward Tokyo, or a northbound Keihin-Tōhoku train, to Tokyo Station.
- At Tokyo Station, follow signs for Keiyo LineThe Keiyo platforms are a long walk inside the station; allow 10–15 minutes for the transfer, especially with children and bags.
- Keiyo Line to ShiomiTake a local train toward Soga / Kaihimmakuhari and get off at Shiomi, three stops after Tokyo (about 7 minutes).
- Shiomi Station to the hotelUse the East Exit. Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is about a 1-minute walk from the station.
Tickets and luggage: Keikyu and JR can both be paid with compatible IC cards. Tap out at the Keikyu gates and tap in again at the JR gates. If everyone is tired after the flight, use the official taxi rank at Haneda for a direct ride instead.
Open the airport route in Google Maps ↗
21 October · Tokyo to Hakone
Travel day · 21 October
Tokyo → Odakyu Shinjuku → Hakone-Yumoto → Yoshiike
Your reserved Romancecar goes directly from Shinjuku to Hakone-Yumoto. If you do Ginza or Tsukiji in the morning, leave central Tokyo by about 11:00 and allow 30–45 minutes to reach the Odakyu area of Shinjuku. Aim to be there by 11:45 to find the platform and board calmly.
- Arrive at Odakyu Shinjuku StationFollow signs for the Odakyu Line / Romancecar. Check the departure boards for Hakone 25 and the platform. Keep the email ticket available on your phone.
- Hakone 25 (EXE6) departs ShinjukuReserved seats: Car 3, Family Friendly seats 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D. The train calls at Odawara at 13:33.
- Arrive at Hakone-YumotoNo change of train. From the station, Yoshiike Ryokan is about a 7-minute walk; ask the ryokan about leaving luggage if your room is not ready.
Fare reminder: the Romancecar email covers the reserved seats and limited-express supplement. You still need the basic fare for all four travellers: tap in with the adults’ IC cards and Henry’s adult-fare card; use Annabelle’s child-fare card or buy her a child ticket. The base fare is separate from the Romancecar reservation.
Odakyu Romancecar timetable ↗Odakyu: how to use your Romancecar ticket ↗Yoshiike Ryokan arrival and luggage FAQ ↗
Open the Romancecar-to-Yoshiike route in Google Maps ↗
23 October · Hakone to Kyoto
Travel day · 23 October
Yoshiike → Hakone-Yumoto → Odawara → Kyoto
Odawara is Hakone’s gateway to the Tokaido Shinkansen. You do not travel from the ryokan directly: first take the local train from Hakone-Yumoto to Odawara, then change to a westbound Shinkansen for Kyoto.
- Check out of Yoshiike RyokanStandard checkout is 10:00. Walk about 7 minutes down to Hakone-Yumoto Station.
- Hakone-Yumoto → OdawaraTake an ordinary Odawara-bound train. The ride is about 15 minutes; buy a local ticket or tap each traveller’s IC card.
- Arrive at Odawara StationAllow about 45–60 minutes to find the Shinkansen gates, use the toilets and get snacks before boarding.
- Kodama 821 · Odawara → ShizuokaCar 14, seats 18D, 18E, 19D and 19E. Arrives Shizuoka 12:47.
- Hikari 711 · Shizuoka → KyotoChange at Shizuoka with 20 minutes between trains. Car 13, seats 16D, 16E, 17D and 17E. Arrives Kyoto 14:37.
Confirmed Shinkansen reservation: ¥43,040 paid via Smart EX. Your seats are together in two adjacent rows on the two-seat side; E seats are the window seats. The Kodama leg passes the Mount Fuji area. Boarding method: scan the QR ticket or collect tickets before boarding. If you want to board by tapping IC cards, use “Designate IC Card” and assign an IC card to each traveller’s seat.
Hakone local train: no seat reservation is needed for the Hakone-Yumoto–Odawara ordinary train. Just turn up and board the next Odawara-bound service. Services run regularly through the day; check the station board that morning.
Yoshiike checkout details ↗Hakone-Yumoto → Odawara local-train timetable ↗Odawara → Kyoto westbound Shinkansen timetable ↗
Open the route in Google Maps ↗
29 October · Kyoto to Osaka
Hotel transfer · 29 October
Minn Gion → Sanjo → Yodoyabashi → Namba → &Here Osaka Namba
No advance train booking is needed for this city-to-city transfer. The Keihan train and Osaka Metro are regular services; allow about 60–75 minutes door to door, plus time for checkout and handling luggage.
- Minn Gion to Sanjo StationCheck out by 10:00. Sanjo Keihan / Keihan Sanjo is about a 4-minute walk from the hotel. Ask the hotel about luggage storage if you need to leave bags before travelling.
- Keihan Main Line: Sanjo → YodoyabashiTake a westbound Keihan train toward Osaka. Ride directly to Yodoyabashi; no train change is needed. Use your IC cards at the gates. Ordinary seats are unreserved, so board the next suitable train.
- Osaka Metro Midosuji Line: Yodoyabashi → NambaFollow the signs inside Yodoyabashi Station and take a southbound train to Namba. Tap the same IC card at the Metro gates.
- Namba Station to &Here Osaka NambaUse Exit E9 and walk about 550 metres to the hotel. The hotel is also about a 3-minute walk from Nankai Namba Station.
Fare and seats: tap each traveller’s IC card for the Keihan train and again for Osaka Metro. Use Annabelle’s child-fare card. No Shinkansen ticket or reserved seat is required. Keihan’s optional Premium Car has reserved seats and costs extra; you can simply use an ordinary car.
Minn Gion location and checkout ↗Keihan trains and stations ↗Osaka Metro route and fare search ↗&Here Osaka Namba access ↗
Open the hotel-to-hotel route in Google Maps ↗
A much simpler long-distance rail day
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Apps & digital tickets
Install and sign in before travel where possible. Park entry passes can be added ahead of time; same-day timed-entry requests happen after you enter the park.
Universal Studios Japan
A Studio Pass is required for park admission. An Express Pass is a separate purchase and does not replace the Studio Pass. A pass that includes Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure or Mine Cart Madness also includes an advance Super Nintendo World entry time; check the pass details for the allocated time. If you don’t have advance entry, add all four Studio Pass QR codes to the app before the visit, then request a same-day Area Timed Entry or Standby Entry ticket for the group after entering the park. Availability can run out, although entry without a timed ticket may be allowed depending on crowd conditions.
USJ timed-entry instructions ↗Tokyo Disney Resort
Add your party’s park tickets to one adult’s account. Check attraction waits and, after entering, use any available Priority Pass, Entry Request, Standby Pass or Mobile Order features.
Tokyo Disney Resort app guide ↗Google Maps
Find places, station entrances and transit routes. Download offline map areas as a backup; live transit directions need an internet connection.
Google Maps ↗Google Translate
Download Japanese for offline translation before departure. The camera feature can help read signs, menus and notices.
Google Translate ↗Japan Travel by NAVITIME
Compare train and bus routes, transfer stations, exits and journey times. Useful alongside Google Maps, especially for longer rail journeys.
Japan Travel app details ↗Safety tips
Japan Tourism Agency–supervised alerts for earthquakes, tsunami and severe weather, with guidance in multiple languages.
Official Japan safety information ↗ANA
Keep flight details together, check flight status, check in online and access mobile boarding passes. Your email booking and airline website also work.
ANA app details ↗Suica / PASMO and train tickets
Physical IC cards work for ordinary fares; compatible iPhones can use mobile Suica. Each traveller needs their own card or device. Annabelle needs a child-fare card, issued at a staffed counter with her passport, or a paper child ticket. Romancecar and Shinkansen reservations are accessed through their booking services; no extra rail app is essential.
Child PASMO details ↗ JR Central Shinkansen reservation ↗Your ticks are stored only in this browser.