40 days in Japan Itinerary

teamLab☆Planets and Fujiko F Fujio Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Explore hidden gems such as Asakusa Shrine and Nezu Museum. And it doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at Waho-An NATURE Tokyo, explore the world behind art at Suntory Museum of Art, wander the streets of Ginza, and enjoy the sand and surf at Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park).

For traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Tokyo attractions planning website.

Singapore, Singapore to Tokyo is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Singapore to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Singapore in September, expect Tokyo to be a bit cooler, temps between 32°C and 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Niigata.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Nishikaigan Park, get engrossed in the history at Niigata Prefectural Government Memorial Hall, and then kick back and relax at Sekiyahama Beach. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: sample the tasty concoctions at Sake Cellar, Aumont Sake Brewery Inc., get to know the fascinating history of Akatani Cycling Road, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catholic Shibata Church.

To find maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Niigata trip builder site.

You can fly from Tokyo to Niigata in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in September, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Aomori.

Popular historic sites such as Sannai-Maruyama Site and Former Umeda Family Residence are in your itinerary. Aomori Museum of Art and Kobata Boen・Hakkodasan Snow March Distress Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Aomori side-trips: Fujisaki Hachimangu Shrine (in Fujisaki-machi) and Choshoji Temple (in Hirosaki). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Utou Jinja, don't miss a visit to Jomon Jiyukan, browse the different shops at Auga, and explore the world behind art at Munakata Shiko Memorial Museum of Art.

To find maps and other tourist information, use the Aomori trip planner.

You can fly from Niigata to Aomori in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Niigata in September, expect Aomori to be little chillier, temps between 25°C and 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Akita.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): take in nature's colorful creations at Suishinen, get to know the fascinating history of Nanohana Road, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Seitai Hoshikai. On the 4th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Katsuhira Tokushi Memorial, explore the world behind art at Masakichi Hirano Museum of Fine Art, and then look for gifts at Akita Kensanhin Plaza.

For where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Akita online trip builder.

Traveling by car from Aomori to Akita takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. October in Akita sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Kanazawa.

On the 5th (Wed), examine the collection at Ishikawa Aviation Plaza, take in the spiritual surroundings of Natadera Temple, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Shirayama Hime Shrine. On the next day, examine the collection at Dolls Museum, then look for gifts at Amanatto Kawamura, then see the interesting displays at Kanazawa Phonograph Museum, and finally take a stroll through Higashichaya Old Town.

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Fly from Akita to Kanazawa in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Akita in October, things will get a bit warmer in Kanazawa: highs are around 24°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Kyoto.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Tofuku-ji Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Eikando Zenrinji Temple. Step out of Kyoto to go to Ikeda and see Cup Noodle Museum Osaka Ikeda, which is approximately 1h 5 min away. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, visit Pontocho District, explore the historical opulence of Nijo Castle, and admire the natural beauty at Nanzen-ji Temple.

To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Kyoto road trip planning site.

You can drive from Kanazawa to Kyoto in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can take a train to Himeji.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Nishi no Maru, make a trip to Himeji Castle, and then see the interesting displays at Japan Toy Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Nunobiki Falls (Nunobiki-No-Taki), then wander the streets of Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown), and then wander the streets of Kobe Harborland.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Himeji trip planner.

Traveling by train from Kyoto to Himeji takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. October in Himeji sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Tottori.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kannonin, examine the collection at Watanabe Art Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Tottori Castle Ruins. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Fri): make a trip to The Sand Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Shirahara Kamogaiso Rocky Shore, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Uradome Seacoast Marine Park.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Tottori online day trip planner.

Getting from Himeji to Tottori by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. Expect little chillier evenings in Tottori when traveling from Himeji in October, with lows around 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Izumo.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Izumo Taisha Shrine Haiden, take in the spiritual surroundings of Inochinushi no Yashiro, and then steep yourself in history at Karakama Shrine. On the next day, stop by Rihaku Shuzo, then steep yourself in history at Teahouse Meimei-an, and then delve into the distant past at Kojindani Ruin.

To find where to stay and other tourist information, read Izumo online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Tottori to Izumo takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. October in Izumo sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Hiroshima.

Step off the beaten path and head to Peace Flame and Senjokaku. You'll explore and learn at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Schmoe House. Step out of Hiroshima with an excursion to Itsukushima Shrine in Hatsukaichi--about 1h 10 min away. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, take in the spiritual surroundings of Catholic Noboricho Church, Memorial Cathedral for World Peace, and wander the streets of Kamiyacho.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Hiroshima trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Izumo to Hiroshima takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Hiroshima are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Kitakyushu.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Sarakura, see the interesting displays at Tagawa City Coal-mining Museum, and then steep yourself in history at Old Ito Denemon House. On your second day here, browse the different shops at Riverwalk Kitakyushu and then examine the collection at TOTO Museum.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Kitakyushu route planning site.

You can take a train from Hiroshima to Kitakyushu in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In October, daily temperatures in Kitakyushu can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can take a train to Fukuoka.

Nanzoin and Sumiyoshi Shrine will appeal to history buffs. Discover out-of-the-way places like Hakozaki Shrine and Kushida Shrine. Change things up with a short trip to Miyajidake Shrine in Fukutsu (about 44 minutes away). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Fukuoka City Museum, examine the collection at OH Sadaharu Baseball Museum, buy something for everyone on your list at Tenjin Underground Shopping Center, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mangyoji Temple.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Fukuoka online tour planner.

Take a train from Kitakyushu to Fukuoka in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daily temperatures in Fukuoka can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Hamamatsu.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): learn more about the world around you at Toyohashi Museum of Natural History and then admire the masterpieces at Ryoun-ji Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Hamamatsu Castle Tower Gate, take in the spiritual surroundings of Rinzaishu Hoko-ji temple Daihonzan Okuyama Hansobo, and then look for gifts at Irikawaya, Mikkabi Honten.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Hamamatsu online holiday planner.

Fly from Fukuoka to Hamamatsu in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, daytime highs in Hamamatsu are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can catch the train to Atami.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Hakone Sekisho and Hakone Sekisho Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Okada Museum of Art, then admire the masterpieces at The Hakone Open-Air Museum, and finally delve into the distant past at Yamanaka Castle Ruins. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Izusan Jinja Shrine, then enjoy the sand and surf at Atami Sun Beach, and then contemplate the long history of Kiunkaku.

Before you visit Atami, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by train from Hamamatsu to Atami takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, Atami is a bit cooler than Hamamatsu - with highs of 19°C and lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Fujikawaguchiko-machi.

Visiting Aokigahara Forest and Momiji Tunnel will get you outdoors. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Yamanashi Prefectural Museum of Art and Kawaguchiko Muse Museum, Atae Yuki Bldg.. Change things up with a short trip to Mitama no Yu in Ichikawamisato-cho (about 50 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Saiko Lake, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Ide Sake Brewery, take in the dramatic scenery at Haha no Shirataki Waterfall, and take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Mitsutoge.

To see photos, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Fujikawaguchiko-machi trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Atami to Fujikawaguchiko-machi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In October, daily temperatures in Fujikawaguchiko-machi can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.