22 days in Japan Itinerary

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Paris, France to Tokyo is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Paris to Tokyo. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Paris in April: high temperatures in Tokyo hover around 22°C and lows are around 12°C. You'll set off for Osaka on the 1st (Mon).

On the 1st (Mon), shop like a local with Dotombori District and then stroll around Nakanoshima Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Toshodai-ji Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kofuku-ji Temple, admire the striking features of Nara National Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nigatsu-do Temple, and finally look for all kinds of wild species at Nara Park.

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You can fly from Tokyo to Osaka in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Osaka can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. On the 3rd (Wed), you're off to Hiroshima.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): take a stroll through Kamiyacho, then see the interesting displays at Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum, then examine the collection at Mazda Museum, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Ogonzan.

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Traveling by train from Osaka to Hiroshima takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Fukuoka.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): go for a walk through Fukuoka Tower.

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Getting from Hiroshima to Fukuoka by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of ferry and flight. In May, daytime highs in Fukuoka are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Kagoshima.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): test the waters at a local thermal spa, take an in-depth tour of Museum of the Meiji Restoration, then get engrossed in the history at Chiran Peace Museum, then walk around Chiran Heiwa Park, and finally appreciate the history behind Tokoshieni, Tokkoyushi Statue. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Temmonkan Mujyaki, get impressive views of Sakurajima, walk around Kagoshima Kenritsu Yoshino Park, then go for a walk through Sengan-en, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Sekiyoshi Sluice Gate of Yoshino Leat.

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Getting from Fukuoka to Kagoshima by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Aso.

On the 8th (Mon), get to know the fascinating history of Aso Mizuki Meguri, visit Aso Uchinomaki Onsen, then make a trip to Aso Panorama Line, and finally get impressive views of Mt. Aso. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for all kinds of wild species at Ogi Rice Terraces, appreciate the views at Kuju Highland, then look for all kinds of wild species at Tadewara Wetlands, then get impressive views of Mt. Kuju, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Kuju Mountain Range.

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You can drive from Kagoshima to Aso in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In May in Aso, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Beppu.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): stop by Angel Kimono Rental Beppu, witness a stunning natural landmark at Umi Jigoku, identify plant and animal life at Oniyama Jigoku, then take in the natural beauty of Hells of Beppu, and finally hike along Mt. Tsurumi.

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You can drive from Aso to Beppu in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. When traveling from Aso in May, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Beppu: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Yawatahama.

On the 11th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Garyu Sanso, take in the spiritual surroundings of Iyo Ozu Sukunahikona Shrine, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Toyogahashi Eitokuji Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shussekiji Temple, then steep yourself in history at Uchinoura Kokaido, and finally steep yourself in history at Hachiman Shrine. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Fri): soak in some Japanese tradition at Yawatahama Kuroyu Onsen Minato Yu, appreciate the extensive heritage of Yawatahama First Air-raid Shelter Trace, examine the collection at Uwa Rise Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Seiyo City Uwacho Unomachi, then examine the collection at Kaimei School, and finally take a stroll through Ozu Houses Of The Meiji.

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You can drive from Beppu to Yawatahama in 3.5 hours. May in Yawatahama sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Naruto.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Komatsu Beach, indulge in Japan's hot spring tradition at some of the top local onsens, examine the collection at Awa Odori Hall, get engrossed in the history at Naruto City Kagawa Toyohiko Memorial Hall, then get interesting insight from Tours, and finally explore the activities along Naruto Strait.

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Traveling by car from Yawatahama to Naruto takes 3.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can go by car to Kobe.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): examine the collection at Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, take in the dramatic scenery at Nunobiki Falls (Nunobiki-No-Taki), then examine the collection at UCC Coffee Museum, then take a stroll through Kobe Harborland, and finally take a stroll through Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown).

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Drive from Naruto to Kobe in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Kobe are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Tokyo.

Get outdoors at Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park) and Sumida River. Step off the beaten path and head to Yanaka District and Asakusa Shrine. Explore Tokyo's surroundings by going to Kamakura (Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple), Ugafuku Shrine ( Goddess of Money Washing), &more). See some other sides of Tokyo: don't miss a visit to Hozomon, explore the world behind art at Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple, and explore the galleries of Kanda Myojin.

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Traveling by flight from Kobe to Tokyo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. On the 20th (Sat), you're off to home.