9 days in Tokyo & Kawaguchi 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 list of things to see and do now includes Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort, Lake Chuzenji, Ebisuya Kamakura, and other attractions. Venture out of the city with trips to Nikko Tosho-gu (in Nikko) and Kamakura (Kamakura Komachidori & Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Tokyo Skytree, get a taste of the local shopping with Asakusa, and take a stroll through Takeshita Street.

To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Tokyo trip itinerary builder tool.

Bangkok, Thailand to Tokyo is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Bangkok to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Bangkok in January, things will get much colder in Tokyo: highs are around 11°C and lows about 1°C. You will leave for Kawaguchi on the 19th (Sun).

Kawaguchi is a city located in Saitama Prefecture, in the central Kantō region of Japan., the city had an estimated population of 578,727 and a population density of 9340 persons per km². Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): take in nature's colorful creations at Kawaguchi Green Center.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Kawaguchi road trip site.

Getting from Tokyo to Kawaguchi by car takes about an hour. In January, daytime highs in Kawaguchi are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. On the 20th (Mon), you're off to home.