17 days in Japan Itinerary

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.

Get in touch with nature at Cape Hirakubozaki and Kondoi Beach. Do your shopping at Yurateiku Market and Nei Museum of Art. There's lots more to do: find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, take in panoramic vistas at Tamatorizaki Observatory, and kick back and relax at Yonehara Beach.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Ishigaki day trip planning site .

Pisa, Italy to Ishigaki is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Pisa to Ishigaki, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Pisa in March, plan for a bit warmer days in Ishigaki, with highs around 26°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel to Miyakojima.

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

Step out of the city life by going to Yonaha Maehama Beach and Sunayama Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Irabu Ohashi. There's much more to do: stroll through Toguchi no Hama, snap pictures at Ikema Ohashi Bridge, enjoy the sand and surf at Aragusuku Beach, and head off the coast to Shimojiiima Island.

To find traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Miyakojima trip maker website .

You can fly from Ishigaki to Miyakojima in 2 hours. In March in Miyakojima, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel to Onna-son.

Located on the coast in the middle of the island, Onna-son has become known for its beaches and seaside economy.

Explore hidden gems such as Scuba & Snorkeling and Katsuren Castle Ruins. Popular historic sites such as Nakijin Castle Ruins and Sefa-Utaki are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Onna-son: Okichan Theater (in Motobu-cho), Okinawa Peace Memorial Park (in Itoman) and Kitanakagusuku-son (Nakagusuku Castle Ruins & AEONMALL OKINAWA RYCOM). The adventure continues: get a taste of the local shopping with Onna Station Nakayukui Market.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Onna-son trip tool .

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Miyakojima to Onna-son takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Miyakojima in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Onna-son, with lows of 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel to Hiroshima.

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

On the 19th (Thu), get engrossed in the history at Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims, then see the interesting displays at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and then steep yourself in history at Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Atomic Bomb Dome, then steep yourself in history at Itsukushima Shrine, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Senjokaku.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Hiroshima tour planner .

Getting from Onna-son to Hiroshima by combination of bus and flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or do a combination of ferry and train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Onna-son in March; daily highs in Hiroshima reach 16°C and lows reach 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Kinkaku-ji and Toji. Explore Kyoto's surroundings by going to Osaka (Dotonbori & Osaka Castle). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Nijo Castle, contemplate the long history of Sanjusangendo Temple, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Tofuku-ji Temple, and take a stroll through Gion.

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Traveling by train from Hiroshima to Kyoto takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Tue): make a trip to Meiji Jingu Shrine, then wander the streets of Ginza, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sensō-ji, and finally steep yourself in history at Tokyo National Museum.

For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Tokyo day trip planning site .

You can take a train from Kyoto to Tokyo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In March in Tokyo, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.