36 days in East Asia Itinerary

Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 and teamLab☆Planets are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Waho-An NATURE Tokyo and Kiddy Land Harajuku. Venture out of the city with trips to Suka Orthdox Church (in Sosa), Katori Jingu Shrine (in Katori) and Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple (in Narita). There's still lots to do: cast your line with Tokyo Japan Fishing Guide, take in the views from Rainbow Bridge, explore the world behind art at Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan, and stop by Ueno District.

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Copenhagen, Denmark to Tokyo is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Copenhagen to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Copenhagen in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Tokyo, with highs around 36°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Kyoto.

Get some cultural insight at Toji and Kifune Shrine. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Sannenzaka Ninenzaka and Shimogamo Jinja. When in Kyoto, make a side trip to see Okuhiei Driveway in Otsu, approximately Otsu away. There's much more to do: awaken your taste buds at Kyoto Insider Sake Experience, take a stroll through Pontocho District, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kurama-dera, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Kurama.

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Traveling by flight from Tokyo to Kyoto takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 39°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Nara.

Get some cultural insight at Horyu-ji Temple and Kasuga Grand Shrine. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Japan Tour Adventure in Nara and Isuien Garden. Change things up with these side-trips from Nara: Kashihara Jingu (in Kashihara), Sakurai (Omiwa Shrine & Hase-dera Temple) and Mimuroyama (in Ikaruga-cho). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Rokuen, get to know the fascinating history of Kikuichi Monju Shiro Kanenaga, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kofuku-ji Temple, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Wakakusa.

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Traveling by car from Kyoto to Nara takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In August in Nara, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 32°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to travel to Hiroshima.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at JMSDF Kure Museum and Yamaguchi Flower Land. Get some cultural insight at Yamato Museum and Senjokaku. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hiroshima: Hatsukaichi (Daishoin Temple & Shiraito River), Takatoridai (in Kure) and Imabari (Mt. Kiro Observatory Park, Dolphin Farm Shimanami, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mitaki Temple, appreciate the history behind Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound, admire the masterpieces at Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, and contemplate the long history of Peace Flame.

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Take a train from Nara to Hiroshima in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or do a combination of taxi, train, and bus. In August in Hiroshima, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Osaka.

Koyasan Okunoin and Kongobu-ji Temple are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Hankyu Umeda Honten and Minami (Namba). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Osaka: Koya-cho (Ichijo-in Temple, Joju-in Temple, &more), Ise Shrine Geku (in Ise) and Midori no Bunkaen (in Shijonawate). There's much more to do: admire the verdant scenery at Mitarai Valley, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hōzen-ji Temple, contemplate the long history of Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, and get to know the resident critters at Kobe Animal Kingdom.

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Take a train from Hiroshima to Osaka in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In August in Osaka, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.