20 days in Japan Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Tokyo Disneyland as well as Tokyo DisneySea. Get outdoors at Mt. Takao and Kamakura Hiking Trails. Your inner history buff will appreciate Kōtoku-in and Hase-dera Temple. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tokyo: Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 (in Minatomirai), Yokohama (Yokohama Chinatown & Sankeien Gardens) and Ghibli Museum Mitaka (in Mitaka). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Tokyo National Museum, wander the streets of Ginza, get a sense of history and politics at Imperial Palace, and get a taste of the local shopping with Takeshita Street.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Tokyo road trip planning site.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Tokyo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Traveling from Amsterdam to Tokyo, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in October, things will get a bit warmer in Tokyo: highs are around 26°C and lows about 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Yamanouchi-machi.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Shibuyu Shrine, stop by Snow Monkey Resorts Info & Gift Shop, soak in some Japanese tradition at some of the top local onsens, then look for all kinds of wild species at Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, and finally take an in-depth tour of Minzoku Shiryokan Gosetsu No Yakata.

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Getting from Tokyo to Yamanouchi-machi by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Tokyo in October, with highs in Yamanouchi-machi at 21°C and lows at 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Matsumoto.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): relax in the rural setting at Daio Wasabi Farm, wander the streets of Nawate Shopping District, then take a stroll through Nakamachi Street, then don't miss a visit to Matsumoto Castle, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Resort Outlet Yatsugatake. On the 25th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for all kinds of wild species at Norikura Kogen.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Matsumoto trip itinerary tool.

Drive from Yamanouchi-machi to Matsumoto in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, daytime highs in Matsumoto are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can drive to Fuji.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Fuji trip maker site.

You can drive from Matsumoto to Fuji in 3 hours. Traveling from Matsumoto in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 20°C in Fuji. You will leave for Kyoto on the 26th (Fri).

Popular historic sites such as Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Kinkaku-ji are in your itinerary. Do some cultural sightseeing at Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Nijo Castle. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sanjusangendo Temple, explore the different monuments and memorials at Reigenin, take a stroll through Gion, and buy something for everyone on your list at Kyoto Station Building.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Kyoto trip website.

Traveling by train from Fuji to Kyoto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October in Kyoto, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Nara.

On the 29th (Mon), take in the spiritual surroundings of Kofuku-ji Temple, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kasuga Grand Shrine, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Wakakusa, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Nigatsu-do Temple, then stroll around Nara Park, and finally appreciate the history behind Todai-ji Temple. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Toshodai-ji Temple, steep yourself in history at Naramachi, don't miss a visit to Naramachi Koshino Ie, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Gango-ji Temple, then contemplate the waterfront views at Sarusawa Pond, and finally make a trip to Nara National Museum.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Nara trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Kyoto to Nara takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In October, daily temperatures in Nara can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to drive to Himeji.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): head outdoors with Mt Shosha hiking, then go for a walk through Himeji Castle, and then browse the different shops at Piole Himeji.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Himeji trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Nara to Himeji takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In October, daytime highs in Himeji are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to take a train to Hatsukaichi.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): look for gifts at Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, then enjoy the sand and surf at Mikasahama Beach, then make a trip to Miyajima, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Itsukushima Shrine.

To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Hatsukaichi trip itinerary builder site.

Take a train from Himeji to Hatsukaichi in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. October in Hatsukaichi sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C at night. On the 2nd (Fri), you're off to home.