12 days in Japan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Japan travel planner
Start: Venice
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Tokyo
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Kyoto
— 2 nights
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Miyakojima
— 2 nights
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Ishigaki
— 2 nights
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Iriomote-jima
— 1 night
Ferry to Ishigaki, Fly to Venice
End: Venice
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Tokyo — 2 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Edo-Tokyo Museum and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, discover the magic at Tokyo DisneySea, take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple, and admire the striking features of Tokyo Tower.
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Venice, Italy to Tokyo is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Venice to Tokyo is 8 hours. Traveling from Venice in July, Tokyo is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Kyoto.
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Venice, Italy to Tokyo is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Venice to Tokyo is 8 hours. Traveling from Venice in July, Tokyo is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Kyoto.
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Kyoto — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jishu Shrine, then steep yourself in history at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine. On the next day, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kodai-ji Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sanjusangendo Temple, then make a trip to Nijo Castle, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kinkaku-ji.
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Getting from Tokyo to Kyoto by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Kyoto can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Miyakojima.
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Getting from Tokyo to Kyoto by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Kyoto can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Miyakojima.
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Miyakojima — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): snap pictures at Irabu Ohashi, take in the views from Ikema Ohashi Bridge, go for a walk through Imugya Marine Garden, then enjoy the sand and surf at Aragusuku Beach, then make a trip to East Henna Cape, and finally enjoy the sea views from Higashi Hennazaki Lighthouse. On the 10th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: head outdoors with Toguchi no Hama, step off the mainland to explore Irabu-jima Island, then get interesting insight from Tours, and finally kick back and relax at Sunayama Beach.
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Fly from Kyoto to Miyakojima in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to fly to Ishigaki.
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Fly from Kyoto to Miyakojima in 4.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to fly to Ishigaki.
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Ishigaki — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): head into the lower depths with Prime Scuba Ishigaki Diving Center - Day Tour. On your second day here, enjoy the sea views from Cape Hirakubozaki, take in panoramic vistas at Tamatorizaki Observatory, enjoy the sand and surf at Yonehara Beach, then explore the activities along Kabira Bay, and finally kick back and relax at Kondoi Beach.
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Fly from Miyakojima to Ishigaki in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to Iriomote-jima.
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Fly from Miyakojima to Ishigaki in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to Iriomote-jima.
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Iriomote-jima — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): head off the coast to Iriomote Island, take in the dramatic scenery at Pinaisara Falls, and then scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour.
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You can ride a ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote-jima in 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Iriomote-jima are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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You can ride a ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote-jima in 1.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Iriomote-jima are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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Japan travel guide
Land of the Rising Sun
Part of a volcanic archipelago that encompasses over 6,800 islands, Japan remains one of Asia's most fascinating tourist destinations, where a blend of modernity and tradition creates a look and feel completely different from any other place in the world. A tour of Japan lets you discover big cities filled with ancient temples and innovative skyscrapers, as well as quiet country landscapes dotted with castles, perfectly manicured gardens, cherry orchards, and primeval forests seemingly untouched by the hand of mass tourism. Many tourists on vacation in Japan devote lots of time to the country's unique cuisine, prepared with painstaking attention to detail and a genius for simple yet effective presentation.
