48 days in Japan Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Asia travel planner
Start: Jerusalem
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Narita
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Naha
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Hiroshima
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Osaka
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Kyoto
— 5 nights
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Takayama
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Toyama
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Yamagata
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Aomori
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Hakodate
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Sapporo
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Noboribetsu
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Tokyo
— 7 nights
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Narita — 1 night
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Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Narita International Airport Terminal 1.
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Jerusalem, Israel to Narita is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Jerusalem to Narita. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Jerusalem in April: high temperatures in Narita hover around 21°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to fly to Naha.
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Jerusalem, Israel to Narita is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Jerusalem to Narita. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Jerusalem in April: high temperatures in Narita hover around 21°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to fly to Naha.
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Naha — 7 nights
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Capital of the Ryukyu Kingdom
Venture out of the city with trips to Southeast Botanical Gardens (in Okinawa City), Onna-son (Parasailing & Paragliding, Cape Manzamo, &more) and Motobu-cho (Umegame-kan, Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Shurijo Castle, make a trip to Kokusaidori, relax and rejuvenate at Yoga Shanti, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sefa Utaki.
To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Naha journey maker tool.
Fly from Narita to Naha in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Narita in April, expect nights in Naha to be warmer, around 22°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Hiroshima.
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Fly from Narita to Naha in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Narita in April, expect nights in Naha to be warmer, around 22°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Hiroshima.
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Hiroshima — 2 nights
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City of Peace
On the 28th (Fri), steep yourself in history at Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, admire the natural beauty at Shukkei-en Garden, then explore the historical opulence of Hiroshima Castle, then steep yourself in history at Atomic Bomb Dome, and finally appreciate the history behind Children's Peace Monument.
To see reviews, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Hiroshima trip planning site.
You can fly from Naha to Hiroshima in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. In April, Hiroshima is a bit cooler than Naha - with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can take a train to Osaka.
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You can fly from Naha to Hiroshima in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. In April, Hiroshima is a bit cooler than Naha - with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can take a train to Osaka.
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Osaka — 4 nights
Change things up with these side-trips from Osaka: Nara (Todaiji Temple Cultural Center, Kasuga Grand Shrine, &more) and Koya-cho (Jokiin, Mt. Koya, &more). The adventure continues: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, take in the pleasant sights at Ukiyokoji Street, wander the streets of Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street, and ponder the world of politics at Mint Museum.
For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Osaka trip itinerary builder site.
Take a train from Hiroshima to Osaka in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to take a train to Kyoto.
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For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Osaka trip itinerary builder site.
Take a train from Hiroshima to Osaka in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to take a train to Kyoto.
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Kyoto — 5 nights
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When in Kyoto, make a side trip to see Todai-ji Temple in Nara, approximately Nara away. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, wander the streets of Gion, go for a walk through Philosopher's Walk, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kinkaku-ji.
For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Kyoto trip itinerary website.
Getting from Osaka to Kyoto by train takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Kyoto are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Takayama.
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For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Kyoto trip itinerary website.
Getting from Osaka to Kyoto by train takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Kyoto are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Takayama.
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Takayama — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): examine the collection at Takayama Festival Floats Exhibition Hall, stop by Sanmachi Suji, admire the landmark architecture of Takayama Jinya, then learn more about the world around you at Hida Minzoka Mura Folk Village (Hida no Sato), and finally indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Nagase house, make a trip to The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go Gassho Style Houses, then take an in-depth tour of Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen, and finally take some stellar pictures from Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory.
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Getting from Kyoto to Takayama by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Toyama.
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Getting from Kyoto to Takayama by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Toyama.
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Toyama — 2 nights
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On the 10th (Wed), make a trip to Toyama Castle, take an in-depth tour of Toyama Folk Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Toyama Glass Art Museum, then walk around Fugan Unga Kansui Park, and finally admire the striking features of Former Uchiyama Residence. On the 11th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tsuchnoimiya Shrine, make a trip to Takaoka Daibutsu Buddha, then don't miss a visit to Zuiryuji Temple, then admire the natural beauty at Tonami Tulip Gallery, and finally admire the natural beauty at Tonami Tulip Park.
To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Toyama trip planner.
Getting from Takayama to Toyama by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Yamagata.
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Getting from Takayama to Toyama by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Yamagata.
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Yamagata — 3 nights
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Explore Yamagata's surroundings by going to Sendai (Osaki Hachiman Shrine, Sendaijo Ato, &more) and Matsushima-machi (Zuiganji & Entsu-in Temple). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Risshaku-ji Temple, admire the masterpieces at Museum of History and Culture Warabe No Sato, pause for some photo ops at Basho Monument, and admire the natural beauty at Safflower Field of Takase.
To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Yamagata trip planner.
You can take a train from Toyama to Yamagata in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, tram, and flight. May in Yamagata sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Aomori.
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You can take a train from Toyama to Yamagata in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train, tram, and flight. May in Yamagata sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Aomori.
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Aomori — 3 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Aomori: Towada (Sensuji no Taki, Oirase Gorge, &more) and Hirosaki (Saishoin Temple, Hirosaki Castle, &more). There's much more to do: make a trip to Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, delve into the distant past at Sannai-Maruyama Site, see the interesting displays at Seikan Ferry Memorial Ship Hakkodamaru, and admire the landmark architecture of Aomori Prefecture Tourist Centerl ASPAM.
For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Aomori tour itinerary maker site.
Getting from Yamagata to Aomori by combination of bus and train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. Traveling from Yamagata in May, things will get slightly colder in Aomori: highs are around 21°C and lows about 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Hakodate.
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For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Aomori tour itinerary maker site.
Getting from Yamagata to Aomori by combination of bus and train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. Traveling from Yamagata in May, things will get slightly colder in Aomori: highs are around 21°C and lows about 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Hakodate.
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Hakodate — 2 nights
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City of Lights
Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): contemplate the long history of The Old Public Hall of Hakodate Ward, make a trip to Hachimanzaka, stop by Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse, then take an in-depth tour of Goryokaku Tower, then admire the striking features of Goryokaku Park, and finally pause for some photo ops at Monument of Takeda Ayasaburo Sensei. On your second day here, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Hakodate, wander the streets of Motomachi, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Hakodate Orthodox Church, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Trappistine Monasteries.
For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Hakodate route maker tool.
Getting from Aomori to Hakodate by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry; or drive. When traveling from Aomori in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Hakodate: temperatures range from 18°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Sapporo.
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For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Hakodate route maker tool.
Getting from Aomori to Hakodate by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry; or drive. When traveling from Aomori in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Hakodate: temperatures range from 18°C by day to 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Sapporo.
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Sapporo — 2 nights
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CIty of Ramen
Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): take in the architecture and design of Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus, stop by Susukino, stroll around Odori Park, then steep yourself in history at Sapporo Clock Tower, and finally take a stroll around Sapporo Underground Shopping Centre Aurora Town.
For photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Sapporo trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Hakodate to Sapporo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in May, and nighttime lows around 14°C. You'll set off for Noboribetsu on the 22nd (Mon).
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For photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Sapporo trip itinerary planning site.
Traveling by flight from Hakodate to Sapporo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in May, and nighttime lows around 14°C. You'll set off for Noboribetsu on the 22nd (Mon).
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Noboribetsu — 5 nights
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Change things up with these side-trips from Noboribetsu: Cape Chikyu (in Muroran), Toyako-cho (Toya Mizunoeki, Silo Viewing Platform, &more) and Showashinzan (in Sobetsu-cho). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Noboribetsu Date Historic Village, take in the natural beauty of Oyunuma, observe the fascinating underwater world at Noboribetsu Marine Park Nixe, and walk around Nishiki Onuma Park.
To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Noboribetsu trip itinerary planner.
You can drive from Sapporo to Noboribetsu in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sapporo in May, Noboribetsu is little chillier at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can fly to Tokyo.
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You can drive from Sapporo to Noboribetsu in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Sapporo in May, Noboribetsu is little chillier at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can fly to Tokyo.
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Tokyo — 7 nights
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Have a day of magic on the 31st (Wed) at Tokyo Disneyland. There's much more to do: admire the natural beauty at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine, browse the exhibits of Tokyo National Museum, and admire the striking features of Tokyo Tower.
For reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Tokyo trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Noboribetsu to Tokyo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Noboribetsu in May, with highs in Tokyo at 28°C and lows at 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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For reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Tokyo trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Noboribetsu to Tokyo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Noboribetsu in May, with highs in Tokyo at 28°C and lows at 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Japan travel guide
Land of the Rising Sun
Part of a volcanic archipelago that encompasses over 6,800 islands, Japan remains one of Asia's most fascinating tourist destinations, where a blend of modernity and tradition creates a look and feel completely different from any other place in the world. A tour of Japan lets you discover big cities filled with ancient temples and innovative skyscrapers, as well as quiet country landscapes dotted with castles, perfectly manicured gardens, cherry orchards, and primeval forests seemingly untouched by the hand of mass tourism. Many tourists on vacation in Japan devote lots of time to the country's unique cuisine, prepared with painstaking attention to detail and a genius for simple yet effective presentation.
Gifu Prefecture travel guide
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Hokkaido travel guide
The northernmost of Japan's big four islands, Hokkaido seems a world apart from the rest of the country, with nearly a quarter of its total land area and only five percent of the population. To the Japanese, this island is synonymous with photogenic mountains and abundant wildlife. To most foreign visitors, a vacation in Hokkaido means exploring an area reminiscent of northern Europe, abundant in waterfalls, hot springs, volcanoes, mossy canyons, and peaceful lakes. Hokkaido also boasts the world's longest railway tunnel, the only land connection between this and Japan's main island Honshu.
