43 days in Japan Itinerary

Glover Garden and Nagasaki Peace Park will appeal to history buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture and Dejima. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Nagasaki Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, take an in-depth tour of Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, and step off the mainland to explore Hashima Island.

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Singapore, Singapore to Nagasaki is an approximately 9-hour flight. Traveling from Singapore to Nagasaki, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Singapore in September, with highs in Nagasaki at 32°C and lows at 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can fly to Izumo.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Adachi Museum of Art and Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo. Step off the beaten path and head to Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse and Former Taisha Station. Change things up with these side-trips from Izumo: Matsue (Buke Yashiki, Yaegaki Shrine, &more). There's more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Hinomisaki Shrine.

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Getting from Nagasaki to Izumo by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Nagasaki in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Izumo, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to drive to Hiroshima.

Yamato Museum and Ohara Museum of Art are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like JMSDF Kure Museum and Hiroshima Museum of Art. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hiroshima: Japanese Rural Toy Museum (in Kurashiki) and Itsukushima Shrine (in Hatsukaichi). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, contemplate the long history of Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, take in nature's colorful creations at Shukkei-en Garden, and explore the historical opulence of Hiroshima Castle.

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Traveling by car from Izumo to Hiroshima takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Hiroshima can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to take a train to Kyoto.

Get a sense of the local culture at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Nijo Castle. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kyoto Insider Sake Experience and Yasakanoto. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Kyoto: Nara (Todai-ji Temple & Kofuku-ji Temple) and Dotombori District (in Dotombori). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, hunt for treasures at Nishiki Market Shopping District, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kinkaku-ji, and wander the streets of Arashiyama.

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Traveling by train from Hiroshima to Kyoto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In October in Kyoto, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Tokyo.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Pola Museum of Art and Ginza. Discover out-of-the-way places like Zojo-ji Temple and Hase-dera Temple. Get out of town with these interesting Tokyo side-trips: Nikko (Taiyuimbyo Shrine & Nikko Tosho-gu) and Kōtoku-in (in Kamakura). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Tokyo National Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple, wander the streets of Odaiba District, and don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine.

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Traveling by flight from Kyoto to Tokyo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In October, daily temperatures in Tokyo can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to fly to Kanazawa.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum and Shirakawago Gassho Zukuri Minkaen. Explore hidden gems such as Daihonzan Eihei-ji Temple and Ainokura Gassho Community. Get out of town with these interesting Kanazawa side-trips: Shirakawa-mura (Ogimachi Castle Old Site Observatory & Wada House), Takayama Jinya (in Takayama) and Chirihama Nagisa Driveway (in Hakui). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at D. T. Suzuki Museum, wander the streets of Higashichaya Old Town, take in the spiritual surroundings of Oyama Shrine, and contemplate the long history of Nomura Family Samurai House.

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Getting from Tokyo to Kanazawa by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Ise.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Futami Okitama Shrine and Sengukan. Get a sense of the local culture at Sarutahiko Shrine and Ise Shrine Geku. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Oharai-machi, take in the spiritual surroundings of Meotoiwa Rocks, and see the interesting displays at Okageza.

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Getting from Kanazawa to Ise by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Kanazawa in October, Ise is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to fly to Miyakojima.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Higashi Hennazaki Lighthouse and Sunayama Beach. Next up on the itinerary: head outdoors with Aragusuku Beach, make a trip to East Henna Cape, snap pictures at Ikema Ohashi Bridge, and enjoy the sand and surf at Toguchi no Hama.

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Traveling by flight from Ise to Miyakojima takes 4 hours. In October, Miyakojima is a bit warmer than Ise - with highs of 33°C and lows of 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Ishigaki.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Cape Hirakubozaki and Island Countryside Settlement. Step off the beaten path and head to Yonehara Beach and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Kondoi Beach, look for gifts at Yurateiku Market, walk around Kabira Park, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Ishigaki itinerary maker website.

Traveling by flight from Miyakojima to Ishigaki takes 2.5 hours. October in Ishigaki sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 28°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.