13 days in Tokyo, Urayasu & Osaka Itinerary

Head to Ginza and Asakusafor some retail therapy. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tokyo: Lazona Kawasaki Plaza (in Kawasaki), Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 (in Minatomirai) and Yokohama Chinatown (in Yokohama). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, take an in-depth tour of Edo-Tokyo Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple, and get your game on at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Tokyo trip planner.

If you are flying in from Philippines, the closest major aiports are Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Narita International Airport, Ibaraki Airport / JASDF Hyakuri Air Base and Yokota Air Base. In January, daily temperatures in Tokyo can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can drive to Urayasu.

On the 31st (Sun), get in on the family fun at Tokyo Disneyland, then make an unforgettable trip to Tokyo DisneySea, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Ikspiari. Here are some ideas for day two: buy something for everyone on your list at Aloha Terrace, get some fabulous bargains at Mitsui Outlet Park Kisarazu, browse the different shops at Umihotaru, then get your game on at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, and finally stop by Bon Voyage.

To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Urayasu holiday planner.

Urayasu is just a short distance from Tokyo. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Urayasu when traveling from Tokyo in January, with lows around 5°C. On the 2nd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Osaka.

For shopping fun, head to Dotombori District or Jikko Japanese Knife Shop Namba Skyo. Change things up with these side-trips from Osaka: Kyoto (Kyoto Ebisu Shrine & Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine). The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle, shop like a local with Minami (Namba), and examine the collection at Osaka Shiritsu Toyo Toji Museum.

For photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read Osaka online travel route planner.

You can fly from Urayasu to Osaka in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Urayasu in February, expect a bit cooler with lows of 1°C in Osaka. On the 5th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.