16 days in East Asia Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Ginza, Akihabara and teamLab☆Planets.

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Hong Kong, China to Tokyo is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Hong Kong Standard Time to Japan Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Hong Kong in May; daily highs in Tokyo reach 28°C and lows reach 19°C. You will leave for Osaka on the 16th (Tue).

Your day by day itinerary now includes Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, Dotombori District and America Mura. Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): get a taste of the local shopping with America Mura and then visit Dotombori District. Keep things going the next day: observe the fascinating underwater world at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and then take a stroll through Minami (Namba).

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Fly from Tokyo to Osaka in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Osaka are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Koya-cho.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Koyasan Daimon, don't miss a visit to Koyasan Danjo Garan, then take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Koya, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kongobu-ji Temple, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Koyasan Daishi Kyokai.

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Drive from Osaka to Koya-cho in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In May, daytime highs in Koya-cho are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Kyoto.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Nishiki Market Shopping District, Monkey Park Iwatayama, Gion, and other attractions. On the 19th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and then take a stroll through Gion. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Bamboo Forest Street, meet the residents at Monkey Park Iwatayama, and then wander the streets of Arashiyama.

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You can drive from Koya-cho to Kyoto in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Kyoto are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 21st (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Takayama.

On the 21st (Sun), don't miss a visit to The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses and then visit Sanmachi Suji. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a new perspective on nature at Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato), get to know the fascinating history of Higashiyama Walking Course, and then don't miss a visit to Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine.

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Getting from Kyoto to Takayama by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Takayama are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Kanazawa.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Higashichaya Old Town, Kenrokuen Garden and Nomura Family Samurai House. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Kanazawa Station, step into the grandiose world of Kanazawa Castle, take in nature's colorful creations at Kenrokuen Garden, then contemplate the long history of Nomura Family Samurai House, and finally wander the streets of Higashichaya Old Town.

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Getting from Takayama to Kanazawa by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can fly to Tokyo.

You've added Owl Cafe & Bar Owl Village, Harajuku, Shinjuku Golden Gai, Shibuya Crossing, and other attractions to your itinerary. See even more of Tokyo: admire the natural beauty at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

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You can fly from Kanazawa to Tokyo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Kanazawa in May, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Tokyo, with lows around 19°C. On the 27th (Sat), you'll travel back home.