19 days in East Asia Itinerary

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Tokyo
— 5 nights
Fly
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Nara
— 2 nights
Drive
3
Kyoto
— 4 nights
Fly
4
Yokohama
— 3 nights
Train
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Osaka
— 4 nights
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Tokyo — 5 nights

Bring the kids along to Meiji Jingu Shrine and Tokyo National Museum. Have a day of magic on the 7th (Sat) at Tokyo Disneyland. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Tokyo Tower, ponder the world of politics at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, visit Odaiba District, and take an in-depth tour of Edo-Tokyo Museum.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Tokyo trip itinerary planner.

Jerusalem, Israel to Tokyo is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Israel Standard Time (IST) to Japan Standard Time (JST), which is usually a 7 hour difference. In October, Tokyo is slightly colder than Jerusalem - with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to fly to Nara.
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Nara — 2 nights

Ancient City

Start off your visit on the 10th (Tue): take in the local highlights with Walking tours, appreciate the history behind Todai-ji Temple, and then contemplate the long history of Todaiji Keidaicho. Keep things going the next day: pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Experience YAMATO, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kofuku-ji Temple, stroll around Nara Park, take in the spiritual surroundings of Daibutsuden, then examine the collection at Todaiji Temple Cultural Center, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Kasuga Grand Shrine.

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Traveling by flight from Tokyo to Nara takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. In October, daytime highs in Nara are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Kyoto.
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Kyoto — 4 nights

Attractions like Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, hunt for treasures at Nishiki Market Shopping District, wander the streets of Gion, and stop by Arashiyama.

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read our Kyoto online travel route builder.

Getting from Nara to Kyoto by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In October, daytime highs in Kyoto are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Yokohama.
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Yokohama — 3 nights

Family-friendly places like The Hakone Open-Air Museum and Enoshima Island will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Yokohama: Sarushima Island (Monkey Island) (in Saru-jima), Kamakura (Asaina Sunken Road, Kōtoku-in, &more) and Hakone Kowakien Yunessun (in Hakone-machi). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Sankeien Gardens and admire the masterpieces at Yokohama Museum of Art.

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Fly from Kyoto to Yokohama in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. October in Yokohama sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Osaka.
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Osaka — 4 nights

Kids will enjoy Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. Venture out of the city with trips to Himeji (Himeji Castle & Koko-en) and Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution (in Kobe). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Osaka Castle, see the interesting displays at Osaka Shiritsu Toyo Toji Museum, identify plant and animal life at Shin Satoyama, and make a trip to Kuromon Market.

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Traveling by train from Yokohama to Osaka takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 17°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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