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 Ginza. Do your shopping at Takeshita Street and Roppongi. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Odaiba and Senso-ji Temple. There's much more to do: shop like a local with Asakusa, take a stroll through Akihabara, don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, and have some family-friendly fun at Anata no Warehouse, Kawasaki.

For reviews and tourist information, refer to the Tokyo trip planner .

Perth, Australia to Tokyo is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Traveling from Perth to Tokyo, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Perth in January: high temperatures in Tokyo hover around 11°C and lows are around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can take a train 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 day-by-day itinerary now includes Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Gion and Arashiyama. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Nijo Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture.

For photos and other tourist information, use the Kyoto tour app .

You can take a train from Tokyo to Kyoto in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In February, daytime highs in Kyoto are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. 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.

You've now added Nara Park to your itinerary. For shopping fun, head to Dotonbori or Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street. The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Osaka Castle, meet the residents at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and get in on the family fun at Universal Studios Japan.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Osaka trip itinerary tool .

Osaka is very close to Kyoto. In February, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 1°C. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Minakami-machi.

Perched beneath the foothills of several soaring mountains, the town of Minakami-machi provides a picturesque stepping stone from which to explore the dramatic surrounding scenery.

On the 13th (Thu), don't miss a visit to Doai Station.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Minakami-machi online itinerary planner .

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Osaka to Minakami-machi. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Tokyo.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Sunshine City Alpa. Explore Tokyo further: admire the striking features of Tokyo Skytree, wander the streets of Kabukicho, stop by Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo, and boost your wellbeing at Odaiba Tokyo Oedo-Onsen Monogatari.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Tokyo travel planner.

You can drive from Minakami-machi to Tokyo in 2.5 hours. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Wed) before leaving for home.