11 days in Fukuoka, Kyoto & Tokyo Itinerary

The largest city on the island, Fukuoka formed through the merger of two former cities that had grown up either side of the Naka River.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): let little ones run wild at Ohori Park, then stop by Shimamoto Mentaiko Hakata Ekimae, and then admire the masterpieces at Fukuoka Asian Art Museum.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, go to the Fukuoka online holiday planner .

Tel Aviv, Israel to Fukuoka is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Tel Aviv to Fukuoka due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Tel Aviv in March, with highs in Fukuoka at 17°C and lows at 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can catch the 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kyoto: Osaka (Osaka Castle & Dotonbori) and Universal Studios Japan (in Konohana). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, wander the streets of Gion, admire the natural beauty at Rakusai Chikurin Park, and steep yourself in history at Sanjusangendo Temple.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Kyoto vacation planning site .

Traveling by train from Fukuoka to Kyoto takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In March in Kyoto, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Tokyo.

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.

When in Tokyo, make a side trip to see Tokyo DisneySea in Maihama, approximately 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, get great views at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple, and admire the striking features of Tokyo Tower.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Tokyo trip itinerary website .

Traveling by train from Kyoto to Tokyo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In March, daytime highs in Tokyo are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.