10 days in Japan 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.

Gyre has been added to your itinerary. Go for a jaunt from Tokyo to Maihama to see Tokyo DisneySea about 30 minutes away. There's still lots to do: find something for the whole family at Tokyo Disneyland, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, get your game on at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou, and don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

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Los Angeles, USA to Tokyo is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 17 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Tokyo. In June, plan for daily highs up to 79°F, and evening lows to 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Fuji.

Fuji is a city in eastern Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): get great views at Obuchi Sasaba, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shrine, then make a trip to Fujikawa Service Area - Inbound, and finally get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Take a train from Tokyo to Fuji in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Tokyo, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Fuji, ranging from highs of 73°F to lows of 68°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Kyoto.

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, steep yourself in history at Sanjusangendo Temple, and then steep yourself in history at Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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Traveling by train from Fuji to Kyoto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. While traveling from Fuji, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Kyoto, ranging from highs of 81°F to lows of 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Tue) to allow time for the train ride to Osaka.

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Tue): walk around Nara Park and then take a stroll through Dotombori District.

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You can take a train from Kyoto to Osaka in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Osaka sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 67°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Hiroshima.

Grapple with history and appreciate modernity in Hiroshima, a city known around the world for its tragic past and inspiring rebirth.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Children's Peace Monument, appreciate the history behind Peace Bell, contemplate the long history of Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, then get engrossed in the history at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Atomic Bomb Dome. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Itsukushima Gekijyo, then contemplate the long history of Itsukushima Shrine, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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You can take a train from Osaka to Hiroshima in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in June, and nighttime lows around 68°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Tokyo.

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Traveling by flight from Hiroshima to Tokyo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. On the 16th (Fri), you're off to home.