31 days in East Asia Itinerary

teamLab☆Planets and Pola Museum of Art are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Take a break from the city and head to Street Kart Tour Akihabara #1 by Go-Kart and Kamakura Hiking Trails. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tokyo: Kamakura (Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple), Kencho-ji Temple, &more), Hakone-machi (Lalique Museum Hakone & Hakone Museum of Art) and Gotemba Premium Outlets (in Gotemba). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Nezu Shrine, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Zojo-ji Temple, take in nature's colorful creations at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, and get engrossed in the history at Kanda Myojin.

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New York City, USA to Tokyo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Tokyo is 14 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can fly to Kyoto.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Tenryuji Temple and Nanzen-ji Temple. Get a sense of the local culture at Kinkaku-ji and Eikando Zenrinji Temple. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kamigamo Shrine, steep yourself in history at Ishibe Alley, and get to know the fascinating history of Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple.

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You can fly from Tokyo to Kyoto in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In November, daytime highs in Kyoto are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Osaka.

Koyasan Okunoin and Hase-dera Temple are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Horyu-ji Temple and Koyasan Danjo Garan. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Osaka: Muroji Temple (in Uda), Koya-cho (Koyasan Reihokan Museum, Kongobu-ji Temple, &more) and Sakurai (Kasayamako Shrine & Omiwa Shrine). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Toshodai-ji Temple, stop by Dotombori District, take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Wakakusa, and admire the striking features of Nara National Museum.

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You can take a train from Kyoto to Osaka in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Kobe.

On the 16th (Mon), get to know the resident critters at Kobe Oji Zoo, take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Maya, then take in nature's colorful creations at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, then steep yourself in history at Izanagi Shrine, and finally soak in some Japanese tradition at some of the top local onsens. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Nunobiki Falls (Nunobiki-No-Taki), steep yourself in history at Minume Shrine, see the interesting displays at Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, then examine the collection at UCC Coffee Museum, then learn about all things military at Kobe Maritime Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at Kawasaki Good Times World.

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You can drive from Osaka to Kobe in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Kobe are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can go by car to Himeji.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): cruise along Gin no Basha Michi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kasuga Shrine, don't miss a visit to Shoshazan Engyoji, then step into the grandiose world of Himeji Castle, then admire the natural beauty at Koko-en, and finally steep yourself in history at Yoneda Taishiji Temple.

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You can drive from Kobe to Himeji in an hour. Another option is to take a train. November in Himeji sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Hiroshima.

Daishoin Temple and Yamato Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mazda Museum and JMSDF Kure Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from Hiroshima: Hatsukaichi (Araebisu Shrine & Senjokaku). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mitaki Temple, contemplate the long history of Peace Flame, make a trip to Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, and admire the natural beauty at Shukkei-en Garden.

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Traveling by train from Himeji to Hiroshima takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. November in Hiroshima sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 49°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Fukuoka.

Get a sense of the local culture at Nanzoin and Miyajidake Shrine. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Kunenan and Yoshinogari Historical Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fukuoka: Munakata Shrine (in Munakata), Residence of Baba (in Saga) and Genboku Ito Old House (in Kanzaki). There's more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Tochoji Temple and take in nature's colorful creations at Komyozen-ji Temple.

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Getting from Hiroshima to Fukuoka by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of ferry and flight. In November, daytime highs in Fukuoka are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Busan.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): stroll around APEC Naru Park and then walk around UN Memorial Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the sand and surf at Gwangalli Beach, snap pictures at Gwangandaegyo Bridge, then enjoy the sand and surf at Haeundae Beach, and finally examine the collection at ASEAN Culture House.

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You can fly from Fukuoka to Busan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Traveling from Fukuoka in November, expect slightly colder with lows of 42°F in Busan. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to fly to Jeju.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 28th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: Head underground at Manjanggul Cave, delve into the lush surroundings at Bijarim Forest, then step off the mainland to explore Udo, and finally get outside with Hamdeok Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Busan to Jeju takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Seoul.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bongeunsa Temple. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Changgyeonggung Palace and Jogyesa Temple. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Leeum Art Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cheonggyecheon Stream, shop like a local with Myeongdong Shopping Street, and visit Bukchon Hanok Village.

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Fly from Jeju to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. In November, daytime highs in Seoul are 53°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to fly back home.