9 days in East Asia Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Tokyo day trip planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to Tokyo is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Bangkok to Tokyo, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Bangkok in April: high temperatures in Tokyo hover around 22°C and lows are around 12°C. You will leave for Fujikawaguchiko-machi on the 11th (Sat).

A resort town located in the foothills of Mount Fuji, Fujikawaguchiko-machi acts as a base for many who plan to take one of the trails up the iconic volcano.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Fujiyama Onsen as well as Lake Kawaguchi. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Lake Kawaguchi and then relax and rejuvenate at Fujiyama Onsen.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Fujikawaguchiko-machi trip builder site.

You can drive from Tokyo to Fujikawaguchiko-machi in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Tokyo in April, expect nights in Fujikawaguchiko-machi to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 15°C. On the 12th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Tokyo.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Imperial Palace as well as Senso-ji Temple. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): ponder the world of politics at Imperial Palace and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Tokyo sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Fujikawaguchiko-machi to Tokyo in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Fujikawaguchiko-machi in April, you will find days in Tokyo are somewhat warmer (22°C), and nights are about the same (12°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Maihama.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Tokyo Disneyland.

Plan trip to Maihama with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

Maihama is just a stone's throw from Tokyo. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Tokyo in April since evenings lows in Maihama dip to 16°C. On the 14th (Tue), you're off to Sapporo.

A modern, bustling city known for its beer brewery, Sapporo attracts millions of visitors with its Snow Festival, during which elaborate ice and snow sculptures are exhibited all over town.

You've now added Mt. Moiwa to your itinerary. On the 14th (Tue), get great views at Mt. Moiwa and then shop like a local with Tanukikoji Shopping Street.

Before you visit Sapporo, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by flight from Maihama to Sapporo takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Maihama in April; daily highs in Sapporo reach 9°C and lows reach 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Shimukappu-mura.

You've now added Hoshino Resort Tomamu to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): head outdoors with Hoshino Resort Tomamu.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Shimukappu-mura trip maker website.

You can drive from Sapporo to Shimukappu-mura in 2.5 hours. April in Shimukappu-mura sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C at night. You will leave for Furano on the 16th (Thu).

Situated in the center of the island, Furano has become known for its idyllic rural landscape, and the drastic changes it experiences as seasons shift.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Furano road trip tool.

You can drive from Shimukappu-mura to Furano in 1.5 hours. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Shimukappu-mura in April since evenings lows in Furano dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Asahikawa.

Perched on the confluence of four rivers and surrounded by green hills, Asahikawa combines a modern city experience with the pristine nature nearby.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Asahikawa online visit planner.

Getting from Furano to Asahikawa by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Furano in April, plan for a bit warmer nights in Asahikawa, with lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Sapporo.

To see reviews, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Sapporo trip planner.

Traveling by car from Asahikawa to Sapporo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. You'll set off for home on the 18th (Sat).