21 days in Japan & Sydney Itinerary

For photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Sydney sightseeing planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. In February, daily temperatures in Sydney can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 23°C. On the 4th (Sun), you're off to Tokyo.

Tokyo is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine, take in panoramic vistas at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, and have some family-friendly fun at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou.

For maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Tokyo vacation planner.

You can fly from Sydney to Tokyo in 12.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sydney to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in February, things will get cooler in Tokyo: highs are around 12°C and lows about 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Kyoto.

Kyoto is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, take a stroll through Arashiyama, take in the spiritual surroundings of Anrakuji, and make a trip to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Kyoto visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Tokyo to Kyoto takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. February in Kyoto sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Osaka.

Venture out of the city with trips to Nara (Nigatsu-do Temple, Todai-ji Temple, &more), Kyu Hatosaki Torodo (in Akashi) and Himeji (Kagura no Yu, Himeji Castle, &more). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, don't miss a visit to Kuromon Market, browse the different shops at Imperial Hotel Plaza Osaka, and take in panoramic vistas at Kuchu Teien Observatory.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Osaka trip app.

Getting from Kyoto to Osaka by train takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Osaka are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Okayama.

On the 21st (Wed), step into the grandiose world of Okayama Castle, admire the natural beauty at Okayama Korakuen Garden, admire the masterpieces at Yumeji Art Museum (Yumeji-Kyodo Bijutsukan), then explore the landscape on two wheels at Kibi Plain Bicycle Route, and finally snap pictures at Great Seto Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Kibitsu Shrine, take in the spiritual surroundings of Achi Shrine, explore the world behind art at Ohara Museum of Art, then get to know the fascinating history of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, and finally look for gifts at Mamekichi Hompo, Kurashiki.

To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Okayama trip planner.

You can take a train from Osaka to Okayama in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Okayama can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can take a train to Hiroshima.

On the 23rd (Fri), pause for some photo ops at Children's Peace Monument, then contemplate the long history of Atomic Bomb Dome, then contemplate the long history of Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, and finally take an in-depth tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Kure City Irifuneyama Memorial Hall, examine the collection at Yamato Museum, then examine the collection at JMSDF Kure Museum, then explore the historical opulence of Hiroshima Castle, and finally make a trip to Okonomimura.

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Take a train from Okayama to Hiroshima in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Hiroshima can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 3°C.