19 days in Japan Itinerary

Get some cultural insight at Senso-ji Temple and Hozomon. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ueno District and Fire Museum. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park), explore the activities along Meguro River, and walk around Kitanomaru Park.

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Calgary, Canada to Tokyo is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll lose 16 hours traveling from Calgary to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Calgary in April: high temperatures in Tokyo hover around 22°C and lows are around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to drive to Kawaguchi.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Kawaguchi Shrine, then examine the collection at The World Doll Museum, then see the interesting displays at RyuQkan, and finally don't miss a visit to Gongendo Sakura Tsutsumi. On your second day here, boost your wellbeing at Yoshikawa Natural Onsen Yuami, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kokonoe Shrine, take in the spiritual surroundings of Mitsuzoin Temple, then examine the collection at Visual Museum, and finally see a show at Kawaguchi Lilia.

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Traveling by car from Tokyo to Kawaguchi takes an hour. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Kyoto.

Popular historic sites such as Kinkaku-ji and Tenryuji Temple are in your itinerary. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Nanzen-ji Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Take a break from Kyoto with a short trip to Imazato Otsuka Tumulus Park in Nagaokakyo, about 36 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Kodai-ji Temple, get to know the fascinating history of Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, take a stroll through Pontocho District, and steep yourself in history at Ishibe Alley.

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Traveling by car from Kawaguchi to Kyoto takes 6.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Hiroshima.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): explore the historical opulence of Hiroshima Castle, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mitaki Temple, and then appreciate the history behind Peace Bell. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, then steep yourself in history at Atomic Bomb Dome, then appreciate the history behind Peace Flame, and finally steep yourself in history at Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima.

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Traveling by train from Kyoto to Hiroshima takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daytime highs in Hiroshima are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to travel to Ishigaki.

Explore hidden gems such as Kondoi Beach and Island Countryside Settlement. You'll get in some beach time at Hairumubushi Beach and Nakamoto Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Ishigaki side-trips: Kohama-jima (Nawa Insect Museum Haimurubushi & Kubazaki Beach) and Kuroshima Research Institute (in Kuro-shima). And it doesn't end there: see what's hidden on the seafloor at Prime Scuba Ishigaki Diving Center - Day Tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, head outdoors with Shiraho Beach, and make a trip to Rhizophoraceae Plant Community of Fukidogawa River.

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Traveling by combination of train and flight from Hiroshima to Ishigaki takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train, bus, and flight. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Hiroshima in April: high temperatures in Ishigaki hover around 30°C and lows are around 24°C. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Tue) before leaving for home.