15 days in Japan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Japan trip itinerary planner
Start: London
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Tokyo
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Hiroshima
— 3 nights
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Himeji
— 1 night
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Kyoto
— 5 nights
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Tokyo — 5 nights
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Tokyo is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine, enjoy breathtaking views from Tokyo Skytree, visit Odaiba District, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple.
For ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Tokyo travel route planner.
London, UK to Tokyo is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Japan Standard Time (JST), which is usually a 9 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from London in October, with highs in Tokyo at 26°C and lows at 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to fly to Hiroshima.
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For ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Tokyo travel route planner.
London, UK to Tokyo is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Japan Standard Time (JST), which is usually a 9 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from London in October, with highs in Tokyo at 26°C and lows at 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to fly to Hiroshima.
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Hiroshima — 3 nights
City of Peace
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hiroshima: Hatsukaichi (Itsukushima Shrine & Miyajima). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, steep yourself in history at Atomic Bomb Dome, admire the masterpieces at Hiroshima Museum of Art, and step into the grandiose world of Hiroshima Castle.
For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Hiroshima route planner.
Traveling by flight from Tokyo to Hiroshima takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, daily temperatures in Hiroshima can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Himeji.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Hiroshima route planner.
Traveling by flight from Tokyo to Hiroshima takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, daily temperatures in Hiroshima can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Himeji.
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Himeji — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 13th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Koko-en, go for a walk through Himeji Castle, steep yourself in history at Nishi no Maru, then don't miss a visit to Shoshazan Engyoji, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Yoneda Taishiji Temple.
To find maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Himeji day trip planning tool.
Traveling by train from Hiroshima to Himeji takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In October in Himeji, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Kyoto.
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To find maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Himeji day trip planning tool.
Traveling by train from Hiroshima to Himeji takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In October in Himeji, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Kyoto.
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Kyoto — 5 nights
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Step out of Kyoto to go to Dotombori and see Dotombori District, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, explore the historical opulence of Osaka Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sanjusangendo Temple, and take a stroll through Gion.
For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kyoto road trip site.
Take a train from Himeji to Kyoto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Kyoto are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kyoto road trip site.
Take a train from Himeji to Kyoto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daytime highs in Kyoto are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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.
