8 days in Japan Itinerary

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, take a stroll through Akihabara, get engrossed in the history at Edo-Tokyo Museum, and admire the striking features of Tokyo Tower.

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New York City, USA to Tokyo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Tokyo is 14 hours. In October, daytime highs in Tokyo are 72°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Hiroshima.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Atomic Bomb Dome, then take an in-depth tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, then contemplate the long history of Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, and finally appreciate the history behind Peace Bell.

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You can fly from Tokyo to Hiroshima in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 73°F in October, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Kyoto.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sanjusangendo Temple, and then don't miss a visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): step into the grandiose world of Nijo Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kinkaku-ji, take in the spiritual surroundings of Ryoanji Temple, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ginkakuji Temple, and finally stop by Musubi Kyoto.

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Getting from Hiroshima to Kyoto by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. October in Kyoto sees daily highs of 74°F and lows of 60°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can go by car to Kanazawa.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): make a trip to Neagarimatsu, take in nature's colorful creations at Kenrokuen Garden, then enjoy breathtaking views from Kenrokuen Yamazakiyama, then take a stroll through Higashichaya Old Town, and finally make a trip to Omicho Market.

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Traveling by car from Kyoto to Kanazawa takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.