60 days in Japan Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Manai Falls and JR Oita City. Popular historic sites such as Kaguraden and Omi Shrine are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Takachiho-cho: Angel Kimono Rental Beppu (in Beppu), Okuragahama Beach (in Hyuga) and Otojima Island (in Kadogawa-cho). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Takachiho Shrine, take in breathtaking views at Takachiho Gorge, and go for a walk through Amano Yasugawara.

For other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Takachiho-cho online driving holiday planner.

Belgrade, Serbia to Takachiho-cho is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Belgrade to Takachiho-cho is 8 hours. In March, daytime highs in Takachiho-cho are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can travel to Yakushima-cho.

You'll get in some beach time at Isso Beach and Nagata Inakahama. Step off the beaten path and head to Seibu Trail and Sempiro Falls. Spend the 19th (Tue) exploring nature at Yakusugi Land. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Taikoiwa, look for gifts at Yakushima Local Produce Processing and Marketing Center, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and take in the dramatic scenery at Oko no Taki Fall.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Yakushima-cho trip site.

Traveling by combination of car, train, and ferry from Takachiho-cho to Yakushima-cho takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Takachiho-cho in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Yakushima-cho, with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to drive to Amami.

Shop till you drop at Big 2 and Amami Oshima Tsumugimura. Appreciate the collections at Tanaka Isson Museum and Amami Wildlife Center. Venture out of the city with trips to Setouchi-cho (Yadoribama Beach, Shirahama Beach, &more) and Kurasaki Beach (in Tatsugo-cho). Spend the 25th (Mon) exploring nature at Mangrove Primeval Forest. It doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Ohama Seaside Park and get outside with Tomori Beach.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Amami online trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Yakushima-cho to Amami in 19 hours. Traveling from Yakushima-cho in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Amami, with lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can go by car to Kumejima-cho.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Ala Beach and Ojima Coast. Visiting Kumejima Island and Torinokuchi Rock will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Eef Beach, cruise along Tsumugi Bridge, step off the mainland to explore Hatenohama, and see the interesting displays at Kumejima Hotaru Kan.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Kumejima-cho tour itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Amami to Kumejima-cho takes 17 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in March, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to travel to Onna-son.

Relax by the water at Akabaka Beach and GI Beach. Popular historic sites such as Nakijin Castle Ruins and Okinawa Peace Memorial Park are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Onna-son: Ashibina Outlet Mall (in Tomigusuku), AEONMALL OKINAWA RYCOM (in Kitanakagusuku-son) and Okinawa World Culture Kingdom Gyokusendo (in Nanjo). There's much more to do: look for gifts at Farmer's Market Haisai! Yanbaru Market, get a taste of the local shopping with Onna Station Nakayukui Market, kick back and relax at Okuma Beach, and get outside with Emerald Beach.

To see more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Onna-son trip builder website.

Do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus from Kumejima-cho to Onna-son in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. March in Onna-son sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Ishigaki.

Get some cultural insight at Ishigaki Yaima Village and Cape Hirakubozaki. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kubazaki Beach and Hoshisuna Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Ishigaki: Hateruma-jima (Pemuchi Beach & Nishihama Beach), Hama-jima Island (The Phantom Island) (in Kohama-jima) and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours (in Iriomote-jima). The adventure continues: look for gifts at Nanapito Hompo, get outside with Yara Beach, kick back and relax at Kondoi Beach, and enjoy breathtaking views from Tamatorizaki Observatory.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Ishigaki driving holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Onna-son to Ishigaki takes 5 hours. Traveling from Onna-son in April, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 24°C in Ishigaki. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Miyakojima.

Head to Atarasu Ichiba and Furusatofor plenty of shopping. Step off the beaten path and head to Nagamahama Beach Coast and Boraga Limestone Cave. And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Tomori Imugya Beach, head outdoors with Aragusuku Beach, identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, and visit a coastal fixture at Higashi Hennazaki Lighthouse.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Miyakojima itinerary planning app.

You can fly from Ishigaki to Miyakojima in 2.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Miyakojima can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Hakodate.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Trappistine Monasteries and Motomachi Catholic Church. Shop till you drop at Hakodate Community Design Center and Michi-no-Eki Kaminokuni Monju. Venture out of the city with trips to The Ruins of Katsuyamadate Guidance Center (in Kaminokuni-cho), Nanae-cho (Onuma Park Walking Path & Onuma Lake) and Mutsu (Osore-zan Bodai-ji Temple & Mt. Osore Bodaiji Temple). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hakodate Orthodox Church, stop by Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, hunt for treasures at Hakodate Morning Market, and steep yourself in history at The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward.

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

Getting from Miyakojima to Hakodate by flight takes about 7.5 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Miyakojima in April; daily highs in Hakodate reach 13°C and lows reach 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly to Shari-cho.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Shiretoko Beach and Lake Rausu. Step out of the city life by going to Oshin Koshin Falls and Mt. Io. Get out of town with these interesting Shari-cho side-trips: Abashiri Prison Museum (in Abashiri) and Lake Mashu (in Teshikaga-cho). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Utoro Onsen, contemplate the waterfront views at Shiretoko Goko Lake, examine the collection at Shiretoko Museum, and stroll around Abashiri Quasi-National Park.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Shari-cho road trip app.

Getting from Hakodate to Shari-cho by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Hakodate in April: highs in Shari-cho hover around 9°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to fly to Matsue.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kuniga Bay and Oki Shrine. Get outdoors at Hinomisaki Coast and Shinji Lake. Change things up with these side-trips from Matsue: Izumo (Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo, Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse, &more), Adachi Museum of Art (in Yasugi) and Oda (Gungendo Honten & Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Miho Shrine, make a trip to The Mizuki Shigeru Road, stop by Rihaku Shuzo, and explore the world behind art at Shimane Art Museum.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Matsue trip builder site.

Fly from Shari-cho to Matsue in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Shari-cho in April, expect Matsue to be somewhat warmer, temps between 20°C and 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Kochi.

Get outdoors at Shikoku Karst and Katsura Hama. Get some historical perspective at Chikurinji Temple and Konomineji Temple. Venture out of the city with trips to Nakatosa-cho (Kure Taisho-machi Market & Nishioka Brewery), Imoya Kinjiro Hidaka Honten (in Hidaka-mura) and Old Samurai Residence of Rojyu Doi (in Aki). There's still lots to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Muroto Dolphins Center, appreciate the views at Shikoku Karst Onogahara, don't miss a visit to Ryoma Sakamoto Bronze Statue, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kongochoji.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Kochi trip itinerary builder app.

Drive from Matsue to Kochi in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In April in Kochi, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel to Takayama.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Hida Bussankan and Okuhida Fukuji Onsen Asaichi. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Funasaka Shuzo Brewery and Gandate Canyon. Venture out of the city with trips to Senjojiki Cirque (in Komagane), Daio Wasabi Farm (in Azumino) and Shirakawa-mura (Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen & Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory). And it doesn't end there: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Harada Sake Brewery, examine the collection at Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall, get to know the fascinating history of Higashiyama Walking Course, and admire the striking features of Takayama Jinya.

For photos, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Takayama trip itinerary builder site.

You can do a combination of flight and train from Kochi to Takayama in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight, tram, and train; or drive. Traveling from Kochi in April, Takayama is little chillier at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can drive to Kanazawa.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Kanazawa Hyakubangai Shopping Center and Aeon Mall Kahoku. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Ainokura Gassho Community and Nagamachi Neighborhood. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kanazawa: Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple (in Eiheiji-cho), Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum (in Katsuyama) and Sakai (Maruoka Castle & Tojimbo Cliff). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Gokayama, steep yourself in history at Oyama Shrine, contemplate the waterfront views at Mikurigaike Pond, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Ninja Temple.

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Kanazawa trip planner.

Traveling by car from Takayama to Kanazawa takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. May in Kanazawa sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can take a train to Karuizawa-machi.

For shopping fun, head to Harunire Terrace or Karuizawa prince shopping plaza. Escape the urban bustle at Shiraito Falls and Kumoba Pond. Change things up with these side-trips from Karuizawa-machi: Tomioka Silk Mill (in Tomioka), Ueda Castle (in Ueda) and Komoro (Komoro Juku Honjin Omoya & Kaikoen Garden). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Haruna Shrine, soak in some Japanese tradition at some of the top local onsens, and appreciate the history behind Stone Church.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Karuizawa-machi route maker tool.

Traveling by train from Kanazawa to Karuizawa-machi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.