30 days in Japan Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Nakijin Castle Ruins and Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum. Get a sense of the local culture at Nakagusuku Castle Ruins and Katsuren Castle Ruins. Venture out of the city with trips to Bise no Fukugi Tree Road (in Motobu-cho), Cape Manzamo (in Onna-son) and Nanjo (Sefa Utaki & Valley of Gangala). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of The Tower of Himeyuri, take an in-depth tour of Himeyuri Peace Museum, appreciate the history behind Okinawa Peace Memorial Park, and make a trip to Kokusaidori.

For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Naha road trip app.

Singapore, Singapore to Naha is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Singapore to Naha. When traveling from Singapore in January, plan for cooler days and little chillier nights in Naha: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Shirakawa-mura.

On the 7th (Sun), appreciate the extensive heritage of The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses, then take an in-depth tour of Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen, and then take in panoramic vistas at Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Shirakawago Tajimake Yosan Sericulture Museum, contemplate the long history of Wada House, contemplate the long history of Nagase house, then steep yourself in history at Kanda house, and finally get engrossed in the history at MIBORO Dam Side Park MIBORO Electricity Museum/Shokawa Zakura Memorial.

To see ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Shirakawa-mura attractions app.

Traveling by flight from Naha to Shirakawa-mura takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, train, and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. In January, Shirakawa-mura is much colder than Naha - with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Tokyo.

Step off the beaten path and head to Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple and Naritasan Omote Sando. Zojo-ji Temple and Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Tokyo's surroundings by going to Kamakura (Hase-dera Temple & Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Tokyo National Museum, examine the collection at Samurai Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, and make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Tokyo day trip planning website.

Fly from Shirakawa-mura to Tokyo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or drive. Traveling from Shirakawa-mura in January, expect nights in Tokyo to be about the same, around 1°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Kutchan-cho.

Step off the beaten path and head to Niseko Tokyu Grand HIRAFU and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Area. Venture out of the city with trips to Kiroro Snow World (in Akaigawa-mura) and Nikka Whisky Yoichi Distillery (in Yoichi-cho). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. It doesn't end there: fly down the slopes at Niseko Village Ski Resort.

For maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Kutchan-cho visit planner.

You can do a combination of flight and train from Tokyo to Kutchan-cho in 7 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. While traveling from Tokyo, expect colder days and slightly colder nights in Kutchan-cho, ranging from highs of -3°C to lows of -6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Kyoto.

Step off the beaten path and head to Toji and Yasaka Shrine. Get a sense of the local culture at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple. Get out of town with these interesting Kyoto side-trips: Hōzen-ji Temple (in Namba) and Dotombori District (in Dotombori). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, make a trip to Nijo Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ginkakuji Temple, and explore the historical opulence of Osaka Castle.

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Traveling by combination of train and flight from Kutchan-cho to Kyoto takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Kutchan-cho in January, plan for much warmer days in Kyoto, with highs around 10°C, while nights are somewhat warmer with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Ise.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): appreciate the extensive heritage of Ise Shrine Geku, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sarutahiko Shrine, then contemplate the long history of Oharai-machi, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Ise Grand Shrine. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Futami Okitama Shrine and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shinmei Shrine.

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Ise road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Kyoto to Ise in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Kyoto in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Ise, with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to Miyakojima.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ikema Ohashi Bridge and Higashi Hennazaki Lighthouse. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to East Henna Cape, step off the mainland to explore Shimojishima Island, go for a walk through Imugya Marine Garden, and snap pictures at Kurima Bridge.

To see traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Miyakojima trip planner.

You can fly from Ise to Miyakojima in 4 hours. When traveling from Ise in January, plan for warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Miyakojima: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Ishigaki.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Island Countryside Settlement and Nosoko Mape. Next up on the itinerary: visit a coastal fixture at Cape Hirakubozaki, look for gifts at Ibaruma Farm Fruits Chokubaijo, walk around Banna Park, and kick back and relax at Yonehara Beach.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Ishigaki travel route planner.

You can fly from Miyakojima to Ishigaki in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in January, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.