13 days in Osaka, Kyoto & Tokyo Itinerary

Head to Dotombori District and Kobe Harborlandfor some retail therapy. Discover out-of-the-way places like Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine and Nigatsu-do Temple. Change things up with these side-trips from Osaka: Nara (Nara National Museum, Kasuga Grand Shrine, &more) and Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda (in Ikeda). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Mint Museum, stroll around Expo '70 Commemorative Park, steep yourself in history at Osaka Castle, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Hōzen-ji Temple.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Osaka road trip site.

Jakarta, Indonesia to Osaka is an approximately 10-hour flight. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Jakarta to Osaka due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Jakarta in April, things will get cooler in Osaka: highs are around 23°C and lows about 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Kyoto.

Family-friendly places like Kinkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji Temple will thrill your kids. Get some cultural insight at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Yasaka Shrine. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Nijo Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Heian Shrine, admire the natural beauty at Kyoto Botanical Garden, and take a stroll through Pontocho District.

To find maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Kyoto trip maker.

Traveling by train from Osaka to Kyoto takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Kyoto are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Tokyo.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Tokyo National Museum and Fire Museum. Kids will appreciate attractions like Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park). Next up on the itinerary: visit Ueno District, contemplate the waterfront views at Meguro River, explore the world behind art at Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, and take in nature's colorful creations at Hama Rikyu Gardens.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Tokyo online route planner.

Fly from Kyoto to Tokyo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. May in Tokyo sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.