7 days in Tokyo & Ho Chi Minh City 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.

Tokyo is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, have some family-friendly fun at Owl Cafe Akiba Fukurou, admire the landmark architecture of Tokyo Tower, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple.

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San Jose, USA to Tokyo is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from San Jose to Tokyo is 17 hours. When traveling from San Jose in December, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Tokyo: temperatures range from 54°F by day to 39°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) to allow time to fly to Ho Chi Minh City.

Formerly known in the West as Saigon and affectionately referred to as the "Pearl of the Far East," Ho Chi Minh City is a study of old and new, woven and piled together in a fast-paced urban hub.

Ho Chi Minh City is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels, hunt for treasures at Ben Thanh Market, ponder the world of politics at Central Post Office, and add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

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You can fly from Tokyo to Ho Chi Minh City in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Japan Standard Time to Indochina Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. In January, Ho Chi Minh City is warmer than Tokyo - with highs of 89°F and lows of 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can fly back home.