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Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.Get out of town with these interesting Tokyo side-trips: Maihama (Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea). There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, get your game on at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, and wander the streets of Odaiba District.
To find maps and tourist information, go to the Tokyo visit planner.
Sydney, Australia to Tokyo is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Tokyo is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Sydney in March, things will get cooler in Tokyo: highs are around 17°C and lows about 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Tateyama-machi.
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The small town of Tateyama-machi, nestled in the hills of Mount Tate, remains most notable as the gateway to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route.On the 16th (Mon), take in the awesome beauty at Goryudake, take in the awesome beauty at Mount. Tsurugi, then trek along Hotel Tateyama / Tateyama transmural light Terminal Co., Ltd., then explore the activities along Mikurigaike Pond, and finally get outside with Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Tsubakuro, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Tateyama, then take in the pleasant sights at Daikanbo, then take in nature's colorful creations at Kurobedaira Park, and finally take in the awesome beauty at Kashimayarigatake.
For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Tateyama-machi trip itinerary maker site.
You can drive from Tokyo to Tateyama-machi in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Tokyo in March: high temperatures in Tateyama-machi hover around 11°C and lows are around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Takaoka.
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Takaoka is a city in the northwestern portion of Toyama Prefecture, Japan. Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Inami Betsuin Zuisen-ji Temple, then cruise along Chirihama Nagisa Driveway, and then contemplate the long history of Ikadai Residence. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Zuiryuji Temple, delve into the lush surroundings at Ranjo Forest, then steep yourself in history at Suganuma Gassho Community, then wander the streets of Gokayama, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Amaharashi Coast.
To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Takaoka day trip website.
You can drive from Tateyama-machi to Takaoka in 1.5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Takaoka are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Kyoto.
To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Takaoka day trip website.
You can drive from Tateyama-machi to Takaoka in 1.5 hours. In March, daytime highs in Takaoka are 13°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Kyoto.
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The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kyoto: Universal Studios Japan (in Osaka) and Dotombori District (in Dotombori). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle, hike along Kyoto Isｓhu Trail, Higahiyama Fuahimi Inari Course, and take a stroll through Gion.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Kyoto trip planner.
You can drive from Takaoka to Kyoto in 4.5 hours. March in Kyoto sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel back home.
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