29 days in East Asia Itinerary

On the 18th (Tue), take in panoramic vistas at Tokyo Skytree, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, and then wander the streets of Akihabara.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Tokyo route planner.

Tel Aviv, Israel to Tokyo is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Israel Standard Time to Japan Standard Time is 7 hours. In April, Tokyo is slightly colder than Tel Aviv - with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Tokyo.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): get a sense of history and politics at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, then don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, then take in nature's colorful creations at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and finally admire the striking features of Tokyo Tower.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Tokyo online trip itinerary planner.

Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to drive to Kamakura.

On the 20th (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Kōtoku-in, take in the spiritual surroundings of Hase-dera Temple, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Nagoe Excavation, and finally steep yourself in history at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Kamakura journey builder site.

Traveling by car from Tokyo to Kamakura takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Tokyo in April: highs in Kamakura hover around 17°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Fujikawaguchiko-machi.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): walk around Arakurayama Sengen Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Kawaguchi, don't miss a visit to Chureito Pagoda, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Arakura Fuji Sengen Jinja, and finally don't miss a visit to Nishiura.

For photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Fujikawaguchiko-machi online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Kamakura to Fujikawaguchiko-machi takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Fujikawaguchiko-machi can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Hakone-machi.

On the 22nd (Sat), admire the masterpieces at The Hakone Open-Air Museum, then explore the activities along Lake Ashinoko, and then admire the masterpieces at Narukawa Art Museum.

For photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Hakone-machi trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Fujikawaguchiko-machi to Hakone-machi by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Hakone-machi are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Nagoya.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Nagoya Castle, admire the striking features of Seinan Sumiyagura, then see the interesting displays at Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, then admire the masterpieces at Tokugawa Art Museum, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Yamazaki River.

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Nagoya trip planner.

You can fly from Hakone-machi to Nagoya in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or drive. Traveling from Hakone-machi in April, expect nights in Nagoya to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Kanazawa.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Mon): admire the striking features of Kanazawa Station, make a trip to Kanazawa Higashi Chayagai Kaikaro, wander the streets of Higashichaya Old Town, step into the grandiose world of Kanazawa Castle, then stroll around Kenrokuen Garden, and finally make a trip to Neagarimatsu. Here are some ideas for day two: walk around Ishikawa Jumoku Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fudosonkorin Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ninja Temple, then steep yourself in history at Nomura Family Samurai House, and finally make a trip to Omicho Market.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Kanazawa day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Nagoya to Kanazawa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Nagoya in April, plan for slightly colder nights in Kanazawa, with lows around 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can go by car to Shirakawa.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at Suirakuen, stroll around Nanko Park, then walk around Shirakawa Sekinomori Park, then don't miss a visit to British Hills, and finally soak in some Japanese tradition at Kashio Onsen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): contemplate the waterfront views at Yukiwari Canyon, then take an in-depth tour of Fukushima Prefecture Cultural Center Shirakawa-kan (Mahoron), and then explore the historical opulence of Komine Castle Remains.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Shirakawa trip maker website.

You can drive from Kanazawa to Shirakawa in 7 hours. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can go by car to Kyoto.

Kyoto is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sanjusangendo Temple, step into the grandiose world of Nijo Castle, and take in the pleasant sights at Gion.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Kyoto road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Shirakawa to Kyoto takes 8.5 hours. When traveling from Shirakawa in April, plan for somewhat warmer days in Kyoto, with highs around 22°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Nara.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kasuga Grand Shrine, identify plant and animal life at Nara Park, see the interesting displays at Todaiji Temple Cultural Center, then pause for some photo ops at Todai-ji Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kofuku-ji Temple, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Nigatsu-do Temple.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Nara day trip website.

You can drive from Kyoto to Nara in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Kyoto in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Nara, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive to Osaka.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): stop by Dotombori District, then take in the pleasant sights at Ukiyokoji Street, and then find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan. On your second day here, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, then get a sense of history and politics at Mint Museum, then steep yourself in history at Osaka Castle, and finally see the interesting displays at Modern Transportation Museum.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Osaka visit planner.

You can drive from Nara to Osaka in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of taxi and train. Traveling from Nara in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Osaka, with lows of 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Himeji.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): explore the historical opulence of Himeji Castle, admire the natural beauty at Koko-en, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Takamikura.

For photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Himeji trip itinerary builder site.

You can take a train from Osaka to Himeji in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Osaka in May: highs in Himeji hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Kurashiki.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Ohara Museum of Art, appreciate the extensive heritage of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, then examine the collection at Japanese Rural Toy Museum, then engage your brain at Life Park Kurashiki Science Center, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Washu.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Kurashiki trip planner.

Getting from Himeji to Kurashiki by train takes about an hour. Other options: drive. Traveling from Himeji in May, Kurashiki is slightly colder at night with lows of 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Hiroshima.

Venture out of the city with trips to Hatsukaichi (Itsukushima Shrine & Daishoin Temple). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, take in nature's colorful creations at Shukkei-en Garden, pause for some photo ops at Children's Peace Monument, and explore the historical opulence of Hiroshima Castle.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Hiroshima holiday builder website.

Take a train from Kurashiki to Hiroshima in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In May, daily temperatures in Hiroshima can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Miyakojima.

On the 10th (Wed), see the vivid underwater world at Yabiji, kick back and relax at Sunayama Beach, snap pictures at Irabu Ohashi, then make a trip to Ikema Ohashi Bridge, then kick back and relax at Yonaha Maehama Beach, and finally snap pictures at Kurima Bridge.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Miyakojima trip planning tool.

Fly from Hiroshima to Miyakojima in 5.5 hours. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Hiroshima in May: high temperatures in Miyakojima hover around 32°C and lows are around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to fly to Tokyo.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): engage your brain at National Museum of Nature and Science and then explore the galleries of Tokyo National Museum.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Tokyo trip itinerary maker app.

Getting from Miyakojima to Tokyo by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Miyakojima in May; daily highs in Tokyo reach 28°C and lows reach 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Koshu.

For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Koshu travel route planner.

Getting from Tokyo to Koshu by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. When traveling from Tokyo in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Koshu: temperatures range from 21°C by day to 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive to Nikko.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Nikko Tosho-gu, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Taiyuimbyo Shrine, then take in the pleasant sights at Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park, then admire the sheer force of Kegon Falls, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Chuzenji.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Nikko holiday planner.

You can drive from Koshu to Nikko in 3.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Nikko are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Tokyo.

On the 14th (Sun), get curious at National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation Miraikan and then visit Odaiba District. On the 15th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll around Ueno Park and then get your game on at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Tokyo driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Nikko to Tokyo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and subway. Traveling from Nikko in May, expect nights in Tokyo to be about the same, around 19°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.