10 days in East Asia Itinerary

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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Narita International Airport Terminal 1. On the 22nd (Sun), enjoy breathtaking views from Narita International Airport Terminal 1.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Tokyo Haneda International Airport, Narita International Airport, Ibaraki Airport / JASDF Hyakuri Air Base and Yokota Air Base. In October, daytime highs in Tokyo are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Tokyo.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): make a trip to Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, then enjoy breathtaking views from Tokyo Skytree, then wander the streets of Akihabara, and finally have some family-friendly fun at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou.

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Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Otsu.

The lake port city of Otsu has a wealth of sites of historical and cultural importance and lies within close proximity to Kyoto.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Mii-dera Temple (Onjo-ji Temple), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Omi Shrine, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple, stroll around Otsu Lakeside Nagisa Park, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ishiyamadera Temple, and finally make a trip to Otsu SA.

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Fly from Tokyo to Otsu in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. October in Otsu sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 60°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Kyoto.

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.

On the 25th (Wed), make a trip to Nijo Castle, then steep yourself in history at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and then contemplate the long history of Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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Kyoto is very close to Otsu. In October, daily temperatures in Kyoto can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Kyoto.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Nijo Castle, then contemplate the long history of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and then steep yourself in history at Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

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Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Nara.

The country's first established capital, Nara houses some of the most storied buildings and natural attractions in Japan, with eight World Heritage Sites in total.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): examine the collection at Todaiji Temple Cultural Center, pause for some photo ops at Todai-ji Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kofuku-ji Temple, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nigatsu-do Temple, then look for all kinds of wild species at Nara Park, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kasuga Grand Shrine.

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Traveling by train from Kyoto to Nara takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in October, and nighttime lows around 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can go by car to Osaka.

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): make a trip to Kuromon Market and then find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan. Here are some ideas for day two: step into the grandiose world of Osaka Castle and then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan.

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You can take a train from Nara to Osaka in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Traveling from Nara in October, expect slightly colder with lows of 59°F in Osaka. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Tokyo.

On the 30th (Mon), ponder the world of politics at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, then take in panoramic vistas at Tokyo Skytree, then wander the streets of Akihabara, and finally have some family-friendly fun at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Edo-Tokyo Museum, make a trip to Tokyo National Museum, and then shop like a local with Ginza.

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Traveling by flight from Osaka to Tokyo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive.