16 days in Tokyo & Osaka Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

You've added Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo Disneyland, Ghibli Museum Mitaka, and other attractions to your itinerary.

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George Town, Malaysia to Tokyo is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone changes from Western Indonesia Time (WIB) to Japan Standard Time (JST), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from George Town in December; daily highs in Tokyo reach 14°C and lows reach 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can travel to Osaka.

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Kansai Tourist Information Center, Kansai International Airport, Osaka Shochikuza, Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, and other attractions you added. Head to Dotombori District and Hankyu Umeda Hontenfor some retail therapy. Get a sense of the local culture at Osaka Castle and Osaka. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Tempozan Ferris Wheel, take a stroll through Midosuji Street, and get your game on at Sunset Owl Cafe.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Osaka route planning tool.

You can take a train from Tokyo to Osaka in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.