43 days in East Asia Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and head to Waho-An NATURE Tokyo and Chidorigafuchi. Step out of the city life by going to Meguro River and Sumida River. And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Koishikawa Korakuen Garden, wander the streets of Ueno District, stop by Odaiba District, and make a trip to Nakamise Shopping Street (Kaminarimon).

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Singapore, Singapore to Tokyo is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time to Japan Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Singapore in March, with highs in Tokyo at 17°C and lows at 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Yokohama.

Step off the beaten path and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Mt. Mihara. Take a break from the city and head to Jogashima Island and Kamakura Hiking Trails. Explore Yokohama's surroundings by going to Oshima-machi (Fude Island & Ura Desert), Otome Toge (in Hakone-machi) and Kirin Distillery Fuji Gotenba (in Gotemba). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Yokohama Minato Mirai 21, contemplate the long history of Nipponmaru Memorial Park, stroll around Yamashita Park, and step off the mainland to explore Sarushima Island (Monkey Island).

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Drive from Tokyo to Yokohama in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March in Yokohama, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Osaka.

Explore hidden gems such as Kemasakuranomiya Park and Itami Sky Park. Take a break from the city and head to Mt. Wakakusa and Nara Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Osaka: Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Nigatsu-do Temple, &more). There's lots more to do: visit Dotombori District, step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Hokoku Shrine, and take a stroll through Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street.

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Traveling by train from Yokohama to Osaka takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. March in Osaka sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can drive to Kobe.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Akashi Kaikyo National Government Park and Onsen Resorts. Visiting Nunobiki Falls (Nunobiki-No-Taki) and Kobe Municipal Arboretum will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kobe: Kiseki no Hoshi Botanical Museum (in Awaji), Amore Beach (in Akashi) and Miki Horse Land Park (in Miki). The adventure continues: take a stroll through Kobe Harborland, get outside with Uma no Se, walk around Maiko Park, and sample the tasty concoctions at Kirin Beer Kobe Factory.

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Drive from Osaka to Kobe in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. March in Kobe sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can catch the train to Kyoto.

Visiting Mt. Kurama and Yodoryokuchi Park will get you outdoors. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Suntory Yamazaki Distillery and Okochi Sanso Garden. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, take in nature's colorful creations at Kyoto Botanical Garden, awaken your taste buds at Kyoto Insider Sake Experience, and take a stroll through Gion.

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You can take a train from Kobe to Kyoto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Nagoya.

Step out of the city life by going to Nakasendo Tsumagojuku and Yamazaki River. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Nabana no Sato and Atsuta Jingu Shrine. Get out of town with these interesting Nagoya side-trips: Gifu (Shimizu Ryokuchi & Mt. Kinka), Nakatsugawa (Shimizuya Shiryokan & Nakasendo Magome-juku) and Nagashima Spa Land (in Kuwana). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ise Shrine Geku, examine the collection at Toyota Kaikan Museum, engage your brain at Nagoya City Science Museum, and stop by Nagoya City Agricultural Center.

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Getting from Kyoto to Nagoya by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Kyoto in April, you will find days in Nagoya are little chillier (19°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to take a train to Tokyo.

On the 17th (Mon), wander the streets of Shimokitazawa, then visit Kichijoji, then take in the pleasant sights at Inokashira Park, and finally stroll around Kinuta Park. Here are some ideas for day two: wander the streets of Yanaka District and then admire the natural beauty at Rikugien Garden.

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Getting from Nagoya to Tokyo by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. When traveling from Nagoya in April, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Tokyo: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 12°C at night. On the 18th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.