39 days in Japan Itinerary

Tokyo is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, walk around Ueno Park, and admire the landmark architecture of Tokyo Tower.

Start your trip to Tokyo by creating a personalized itinerary on Klarna Trips.

Melbourne, Australia to Tokyo is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Japan Standard Time is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Melbourne in March, plan for cooler days and a bit cooler nights in Tokyo: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 7°C at night. You'll set off for Nikko on the 8th (Tue).

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): snap pictures at Shinkyo Bridge, take in the spiritual surroundings of Taiyuimbyo Shrine, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Nikko Tosho-gu, and finally contemplate the long history of Yomeimon (Main Gate). Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Nikko Futarasan jinja, go for a walk through Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Rinno-ji Temple, take in the dramatic scenery at Kegon Falls, then explore the activities along Lake Chuzenji, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Okumiya.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Nikko route builder app.

Traveling by car from Tokyo to Nikko takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of subway and train. Traveling from Tokyo in March, expect nights in Nikko to be about the same, around 10°C, while days are little chillier, around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel to Kanazawa.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Oyama Shrine, take a stroll through Higashichaya Old Town, explore the historical opulence of Kanazawa Castle, then take in nature's colorful creations at Kenrokuen Garden, and finally explore the world behind art at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Nagamachi Neighborhood, steep yourself in history at Nomura Family Samurai House, admire the striking features of Kanazawa Station, then make a trip to Omicho Market, then see the interesting displays at Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Traditional Arts and Crafts, and finally make a trip to Seisonkaku Villa.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Kanazawa road trip planning tool.

Take a train from Nikko to Kanazawa in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train; or drive. Traveling from Nikko in March, plan for slightly colder nights in Kanazawa, with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to drive to Tsushima.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Tsushima Tsumugi Funakawa Trace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Hachimangu Shrine, get engrossed in the history at Tsushima Folk History Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Banshoin, then delve into the distant past at Kaneishi Castle Ruins, and finally don't miss a visit to Kyu Kaneishi Castle Garden. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Shinwanosato Natural Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Watatsumi Shrine, then enjoy breathtaking views from Eboshidake Observatory, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Manzekiseto.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Tsushima trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Kanazawa to Tsushima with the Route module. Traveling from Kanazawa in March, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Tsushima, with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Hiroshima.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, make a trip to Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, then pause for some photo ops at Children's Peace Monument, then contemplate the long history of Atomic Bomb Dome, and finally appreciate the history behind Memorial Tower to the Mobilized Students. On the next day, step into the grandiose world of Hiroshima Castle, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Itsukushima Shrine.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Hiroshima trip itinerary builder website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Tsushima to Hiroshima. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in March, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Matsumoto.

On the 16th (Wed), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suwa Shrine, experience rural life at Daio Wasabi Farm, then get to know the resident critters at Matsumoto Alps Park, and finally visit Matsumoto Castletown Springs. On your second day here, step into the grandiose world of Matsumoto Castle, steep yourself in history at Kaichi Gakko Primary School, examine the collection at Matsumoto City Museum, then take a stroll through Nakamachi Street, then stop by Nawate Shopping District, and finally steep yourself in history at Yohashira Shrine.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Matsumoto itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Hiroshima to Matsumoto takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train; or drive. In March, Matsumoto is a bit cooler than Hiroshima - with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Hakone-machi.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at The Hakone Open-Air Museum, then explore the activities along Lake Ashinoko, then take some stellar pictures from Hakone Ropeway, and finally don't miss a visit to Owaku-dani Valley. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Narukawa Art Museum, get engrossed in the history at Hakone Shrine, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hakone Shrine / Kuzuryu Shrine Singu, then stroll around Onshi Hakone Park, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Hakone-machi itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Matsumoto to Hakone-machi takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Matsumoto in March since evenings lows in Hakone-machi dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can drive to Kamakura.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Kencho-ji Temple, then contemplate the long history of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, then steep yourself in history at Hase-dera Temple, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kōtoku-in. Keep things going the next day: observe the fascinating underwater world at Enoshima Aquarium, then head off the coast to Enoshima Island, and then make a trip to Kamakura Komachidori.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Kamakura trip itinerary builder website.

Getting from Hakone-machi to Kamakura by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daily temperatures in Kamakura can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Okinawa City.

Get out of town with these interesting Okinawa City side-trips: Onna-son (Manza Dream Hole, Tobera Rock, &more), Uruma (Jyane Caves, Sea Side Garden Hamahiga, &more) and Sakiyama Shuzo Sho (in Kin-cho).

For ratings and tourist information, use the Okinawa City road trip planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Kamakura to Okinawa City. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.