14 days in Japan 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 some cultural sightseeing at Tokyo National Museum and Akihabara. Museum-lovers will appreciate Edo-Tokyo Museum and The National Art Center, Tokyo. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, wander the streets of Ginza, admire the natural beauty at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and admire the landmark architecture of Tokyo Tower.

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Seattle, USA to Tokyo is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Seattle to Tokyo is 17 hours. In October, Tokyo is a bit warmer than Seattle - with highs of 72°F and lows of 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to fly to Miyakojima.

A city jurisdiction formed after the merger of several towns in 2005, Miyakojima spans six linked-up islands.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): head outdoors with Shigira Beach, get outside with Yonaha Maehama Beach, then get outside with Nagamahama Beach Coast, then head outdoors with Sawada no hama Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Toguchi no Hama. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): head outdoors with Boraga Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Hora Gyoko no Hama Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Aragusuku Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Tomori Imugya Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Sunayama Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Tokyo to Miyakojima takes 4.5 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Tokyo in October; daily highs in Miyakojima reach 83°F and lows reach 75°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Ishigaki.

Ishigaki, the most populous island in the chain, features the country's southernmost city and acts as a transport hub for exploring the landmasses that surround.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Yonehara Beach and Akashi Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Prime Scuba Ishigaki Diving Center - Day Tour and Kondoi Beach. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Sukuji Beach, get outside with Ibaruma Coast, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

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Fly from Miyakojima to Ishigaki in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in October, and nighttime lows around 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Hiroshima.

Grapple with history and appreciate modernity in Hiroshima, a city known around the world for its tragic past and inspiring rebirth.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Hiroshima Museum of Art, then contemplate the long history of Atomic Bomb Dome, then take an in-depth tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and finally make a trip to Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima.

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Traveling by combination of flight and train from Ishigaki to Hiroshima takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. In October, Hiroshima is slightly colder than Ishigaki - with highs of 73°F and lows of 61°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can take a train to Kyoto.

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Nijo Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Shop till you drop at Dotombori District and Minami (Namba). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Arashiyama, explore the historical opulence of Osaka Castle, contemplate the long history of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and visit Gion.

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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, plan for daily highs up to 74°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.