60 days in Japan Itinerary

Visit Cape Hirakubozaki and Kannonzaki Lighthouse for their historical value. You'll get in some beach time at Yonehara Beach and Akashi Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Ishigaki side-trips: Kohama-jima (Kubazaki Beach, Hama-jima Island (The Phantom Island), &more) and Kuro-shima (Fuki Beach, Nakamoto Beach, &more). Spend 4th (Wed) immersed in the deep blue with Prime Scuba Ishigaki Diving Center - Day Tour. Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Sukuji Beach, head outdoors with Kondoi Beach, identify plant and animal life at Kabira Ishizaki Manta Scramble, and contemplate the waterfront views at Kabira Bay.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Ishigaki driving holiday planning website.

London, UK to Ishigaki is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Japan Standard Time (JST), which is usually a 9 hour difference. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from London in June, with highs in Ishigaki at 37°C and lows at 32°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to catch the ferry to Iriomote-jima.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Ida no Hama Beach and Maruma Beach. Get in touch with nature at Canyoning & Rappelling Tours and Hoshisuna Beach. And it doesn't end there: step off the mainland to explore Iriomote Island, take in the dramatic scenery at Mizuochi Falls, get a dose of the wild on Iriomotejima Kaigetsu, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Iriomote-jima online route builder.

Traveling by ferry from Ishigaki to Iriomote-jima takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in June, and nighttime lows around 32°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can travel to Miyakojima.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Sunayama Beach and Yonaha Maehama Beach. Get in touch with nature at Hora Gyoko no Hama Beach and Aragusuku Beach. There's more to do: head outdoors with Toguchi no Hama and enjoy the sand and surf at Shigira Beach.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Miyakojima trip planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Iriomote-jima to Miyakojima takes 4 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 30°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can travel to Yoron-cho.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Akasaki Beach and then get great views at Cape Hedo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Paradise Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Shinaha Beach, get outside with Udonosu Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Terasaki Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Okaneku Coast.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Yoron-cho trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Miyakojima to Yoron-cho. In June, daytime highs in Yoron-cho are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can drive to Zamami-son.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Gahijima Sand Dune and Aka Beach. Get in touch with nature at Furuzamami Beach and Nishibama Beach. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Hizushi Beach, look for all kinds of wild species at Toma, head outdoors with Yuhina Beach, and step off the mainland to explore Zamamijima Island.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Zamami-son visit planning tool.

Traveling by car from Yoron-cho to Zamami-son takes 6 hours. June in Zamami-son sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 30°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Onna-son.

Step out of the city life by going to Okuma Beach and Nirai Beach. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Bisezaki and Akabaka Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Onna-son: Nakijin-son (Yonamine Nagahama Beach, Tokei Beach, &more), Motobu-cho (Anchihama, Emerald Beach, &more) and Shurijo Castle (in Naha). Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Kise Beach, Head underground at Blue Cave, enjoy the sand and surf at Toguchi Beach, and take in the dramatic natural features at Cape Manzamo.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Onna-son road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Zamami-son to Onna-son takes 2.5 hours. In June in Onna-son, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel to Hatsukaichi.

Get outdoors at Miyajima and Paddle Park. Popular historic sites such as Itsukushima Shrine and Daishoin Temple are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Hatsukaichi side-trips: Akiota-cho (Sandan-kyo & Sandandaki Falls). Next up on the itinerary: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Misen, kick back and relax at Mikasahama Beach, and see what you can catch with Outdoor Trips Japan.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Hatsukaichi trip maker app.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Onna-son to Hatsukaichi in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car, ferry, and train; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Kyoto.

Get in touch with nature at Nara Park and Kyoto Kimono Rental Sakura. Head to Dotombori District and Minami (Namba)for plenty of shopping. Explore Kyoto's surroundings by going to Osaka (Osaka Shiritsu Toyo Toji Museum & Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan), Uji (Mimurotoji Temple & Byodoin) and Nara (Kofuku-ji Temple, Todai-ji Temple, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, steep yourself in history at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, don't miss a visit to Nijo Castle, and take a stroll through Arashiyama.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Kyoto online holiday planner.

You can take a train from Hatsukaichi to Kyoto in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Tokyo.

Get in touch with nature at Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park) and ►► Withlocals™ - Local Private Tours 🇯🇵. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Senso-ji Temple and Sankeien Gardens. Venture out of the city with trips to Yokohama Chinatown (in Yokohama) and Ghibli Museum Mitaka (in Mitaka). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Odaiba District, shop like a local with Ginza, admire the natural beauty at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Waho-An NATURE Tokyo.

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Traveling by flight from Kyoto to Tokyo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July in Tokyo, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 27°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to drive to Kamakura.

Hase-dera Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine will appeal to history buffs. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Moroiso Shores and Zushi Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Kamakura: Akiya, Tateishi Coast (in Yokosuka), Umanose Domon (in Miura) and Southern Beach Chigasaki (in Chigasaki). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kōtoku-in, kick back and relax at Shichirigahama Beach, step off the mainland to explore Enoshima Island, and get outside with Terugasaki Beach.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Kamakura journey planner.

Traveling by car from Tokyo to Kamakura takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Tokyo in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Kamakura: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to fly back home.