24 days in Japan 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Sunshine City Alpa, Ginza and Yoyogi Park. Do some cultural sightseeing at Odaiba District and Asakusa. Do your shopping at Takeshita Street and Art Jeunesse Akihabara. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple, test the waters at Odaiba Tokyo Oedo-Onsen Monogatari, take a stroll through Akihabara, and get a taste of the local shopping with Roppongi District.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Tokyo visit planner.

Perth, Australia to Tokyo is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Perth to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Perth in January, things will get much colder in Tokyo: highs are around 11°C and lows about 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Kyoto.

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Philosopher's Walk, Shosei-en Garden, Toji, and other attractions. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Nishiki Market Shopping District.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Kyoto route planner.

Traveling by journey from Tokyo to Kyoto takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly; or drive. In February in Kyoto, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. On the 6th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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 Tempozan Ferris Wheel as well as Nara Park. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Dotombori District and Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle, get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Japan, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Osaka vacation maker website.

Osaka is very close to Kyoto. In February in Osaka, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hakone-machi.

Sitting at the foot of Mount Fuji, Hakone-machi has become a popular retreat from Tokyo for locals and tourists alike.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Owaku-dani Valley. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu and then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Ashi (Ashinoko).

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Hakone-machi journey maker website.

Traveling by journey from Osaka to Hakone-machi takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Osaka in February, you will find days in Hakone-machi are slightly colder (5°C), and nights are about the same (2°C). You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Fri) before leaving for Tokyo.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Ueno District, Ameya Yokocho (Ameyoko) and Tokyo Tower. See even more of Tokyo: wander the streets of Kabukicho District and don't miss a visit to Shin Okubo Korean Town.

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Do a combination of bus and train from Hakone-machi to Tokyo in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Hakone-machi in February: highs in Tokyo hover around 12°C, while lows dip to 2°C. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.