June 23 – July 7, 2024 · 15 days · Family of 4 · JAL
👨👩👧👦 Family trip — 4 seats together on JL6 (58H, 58G, 58J, 58K). a Kyoto onsen, DisneySea not once but twice, a Pokémon Center, LEGOLAND Discovery, and a monkey park. Safe to say the kids planned this itinerary.
| Dates | June 23 – July 7, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 days |
| Travelers | Family of 4 |
| Airline | JAL (Japan Airlines) |
| Total Cost | $12,302 |
| Cities | Tokyo 🗼 · Kyoto ⛩️ · Osaka 🦀 (day trip) · Tokyo 🏰 |
JFK → Tokyo (Kario Sakura Terrace) → 🚅 Kyoto (Hotel Emion) → 🚃 Osaka day trip → 🚅 Tokyo (Hilton Tokyo Bay) → JFK
| Flight | Route | Date | Departure | Arrival | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL3 | JFK → HND | Jun 23 | 14:20 | 04:50+1 (Jun 24) | — |
| JL6 | HND → JFK | Jul 7 | 11:00 | 11:05 AM | 58H · 58G · 58J · 58K |
| Train | Route | Date | Time | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi 363 | Tokyo → Kyoto | Jun 28 | 12:24 – 14:43 | 2h 20m | $90pp · right-side seats for Mt. Fuji |
| Local | Kyoto → Osaka | Jun 29 | 09:00 – 10:00 | 30 min | Day trip |
| Nozomi 18 | Kyoto → Tokyo | Jul 3 | 12:20 – 14:35 | 2h 15m | Car 15 · Seats 4D&E + 5D&E · $90pp |
💡 Mt. Fuji tip: On the Tokyo → Kyoto leg, sit on the right side (seats D/E side) for the best Fuji views around 40–45 minutes in. You’re already on the correct side on Nozomi 18.
| Hotel | City | Dates | Nights | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kario Sakura Terrace | Tokyo 🗼 | Jun 24 – 28 | 4 | $1,200 |
| Hotel Emion Kyoto | Kyoto ⛩️ | Jun 28 – Jul 3 | 5 | $493 |
| Hilton Tokyo Bay | Tokyo 🏰 | Jul 3 – 7 | 4 | $1,259 |