14 days in Japan Itinerary

Have a day of magic on the 9th (Sat) at Tokyo Disneyland. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, take in panoramic vistas at Tokyo Skytree, have some family-friendly fun at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou, and discover the magic at Tokyo DisneySea.

For reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Tokyo online trip itinerary planner.

Sydney, Australia to Tokyo is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Japan Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Sydney in December, expect Tokyo to be cooler, temps between 14°C and 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Fujikawaguchiko-machi.

On the 12th (Tue), look for all kinds of wild species at Sankodai, don't miss a visit to Nishiura, make a trip to Shinsekai Kanpai Street, explore the activities along Lake Kawaguchi, then don't miss a visit to Chureito Pagoda, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kawaguchi Sengen Shrine.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Fujikawaguchiko-machi online trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Tokyo to Fujikawaguchiko-machi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Tokyo in December, you will find days in Fujikawaguchiko-machi are little chillier (8°C), and nights are about the same (5°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can go by car to Nagano.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Azumaya, then hit the slopes at Kijimadaira Ski Resort, then look for all kinds of wild species at Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, and finally test the waters at a local thermal spa. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Zenko-ji Temple and then surround yourself with nature on Snow Monkey Resorts.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Nagano visit planning website.

You can drive from Fujikawaguchiko-machi to Nagano in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect little chillier evenings in Nagano when traveling from Fujikawaguchiko-machi in December, with lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can take a train to Kyoto.

Explore Kyoto's surroundings by going to Osaka (Osaka City Central Hall, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, &more) and Dotombori District (in Dotombori). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, contemplate the long history of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, take a stroll through Arashiyama, and stop by Gion.

To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kyoto trip planning site.

Take a train from Nagano to Kyoto in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, tram, and flight; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Nagano in December; daily highs in Kyoto reach 13°C and lows reach 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.