13 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.

Step out of Tokyo to go to Maihama and see Tokyo DisneySea, which is approximately 30 minutes away. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine, get engrossed in the history at Edo-Tokyo Museum, stop by Odaiba District, and get your game on at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou.

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Brisbane, Australia to Tokyo is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Brisbane to Tokyo. Traveling from Brisbane in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Tokyo: highs are around 30°C and lows about 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Kanazawa.

An old castle town largely unspoiled during World War II, Kanazawa features well-preserved architecture spread across a range of districts.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Seisonkaku Villa, take in nature's colorful creations at Kenrokuen Garden, explore the activities along Kenrokuen Kasumiga-ike Pond, contemplate the long history of Nomura Family Samurai House, then don't miss a visit to Omicho Market, and finally wander the streets of Higashichaya Old Town.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Kanazawa trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Tokyo to Kanazawa in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. June in Kanazawa sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to drive 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kyoto: Dotombori District (in Dotombori) and Osaka (Universal Studios Japan & Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, steep yourself in history at Osaka Castle, and step into the grandiose world of Nijo Castle.

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Getting from Kanazawa to Kyoto by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Children's Peace Monument, then contemplate the long history of Atomic Bomb Dome, then get engrossed in the history at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and finally make a trip to Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Hiroshima online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Kyoto to Hiroshima takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. July in Hiroshima sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 28°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to catch the train to Himeji.

The castle around which the city of Himeji has developed represents one of the best preserved in the country, and has been designated as a national treasure and a World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Himeji Castle, take in nature's colorful creations at Koko-en, then don't miss a visit to Shoshazan Engyoji, and finally steep yourself in history at Yoneda Taishiji Temple.

For where to stay and more tourist information, go to the Himeji trip planning site.

Take a train from Hiroshima to Himeji in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.