14 days in Japan Itinerary

Do some cultural sightseeing at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Kinkaku-ji. Popular historic sites such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Osaka Castle are in your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Dotombori District in Dotombori (about 1h 5 min away). And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Nijo Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tenryuji Temple, contemplate the long history of Sanjusangendo Temple, and take an in-depth tour of Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design.

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

Newark, USA to Kyoto is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Newark to Kyoto, you'll lose 14 hours due to the time zone difference. In June in Kyoto, expect temperatures between 81°F during the day and 67°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Ishigaki.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Sunset Beach, enjoy the sea views from Cape Hirakubozaki, then enjoy breathtaking views from Tamatorizaki Observatory, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: walk around Kabira Park, get outside with Yonehara Beach, contemplate the waterfront views at Kabira Bay, view the masterpieces at Nei Museum of Art, then enjoy the sand and surf at Kondoi Beach, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Island Countryside Settlement.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Ishigaki trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Kyoto to Ishigaki takes 4.5 hours. Traveling from Kyoto in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Ishigaki: highs are around 89°F and lows about 81°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to ride a ferry to Iriomote-jima.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): get interesting insight from Iriomotejima Kaigetsu, then skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and then head off the coast to Iriomote Island. On your second day here, admire the sheer force of Pinaisara Falls, get outside with Hoshisuna Beach, then head off the coast to Barasu Island, then kick back and relax at Ida no Hama Beach, and finally admire the sheer force of Mizuochi Falls.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Iriomote-jima road trip site.

You can ride a ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote-jima in 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 89°F, and evening lows to 81°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Miyakojima.

Visiting Sunayama Beach and Yabiji will get you outdoors. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Aragusuku Beach and Toguchi no Hama. Next up on the itinerary: discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, head off the coast to Ikema-jima Island, enjoy the sea views from Higashi Hennazaki Lighthouse, and take in the views from Ikema Ohashi Bridge.

To find other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Miyakojima online travel route planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Iriomote-jima to Miyakojima takes 4 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Miyakojima can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 79°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Tokyo.

On the 13th (Tue), stop by Odaiba District, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, and then stroll through Kokyo Gaien National Garden. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Tokyo Tower, see the interesting displays at Samurai Museum, then explore the world behind art at The National Art Center, Tokyo, and finally get engrossed in the history at Edo-Tokyo Museum.

To see ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Tokyo trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Miyakojima to Tokyo takes 4.5 hours. In June, Tokyo is slightly colder than Miyakojima - with highs of 79°F and lows of 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.