7 days in Tokyo Prefecture 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.

Do your shopping at Ginza and Takeshita Street. Popular historic sites such as Senso-ji Temple and Tokyo National Museum are in your itinerary. The adventure continues: take a stroll through Odaiba, make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine, get a sense of history and politics at Imperial Palace, and admire the striking features of Tokyo Tower.

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Los Angeles, USA to Tokyo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of train and flight. You'll lose 17 hours traveling from Los Angeles to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Los Angeles in January: highs in Tokyo hover around 50°F, while lows dip to 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Ome.

Ōme is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, in the central Kantō region of Japan., the city had an estimated population of 136,071 and a population density of 1320 persons per km². On the 19th (Sun), get outside with Hachikokuyama Ryokuchi, take in breathtaking views at Kanotoiwa, then hike along Rock Garden, then get outside with Minamisawa Ajisaiyama, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Takamizu Sanzan. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Mitake, hike along America Camp Village, get outside with Mt. Kumotori, then take in the dramatic scenery at Mitoo Waterfalls, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Iwatake Ishiyama.

Plan my trip to Ome with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

Getting from Tokyo to Ome by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Tokyo in January, expect little chillier with lows of 28°F in Ome. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.