18 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.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Tokyo Pub Crawl, Rental Kimono Sakura, Burlesque Annex Yavay, and other attractions you added. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, wander the streets of Odaiba, ponder the world of politics at Imperial Palace, and see the interesting displays at Edo-Tokyo Museum.

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Auckland, New Zealand to Tokyo is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Auckland to Tokyo. Traveling from Auckland in April, Tokyo is a bit cooler at night with lows of 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can travel to Osaka.

Proud of their hometown's distinct culture and dialect, many natives of Osaka describe their city as "Japan's anti-capital." An antidote to Tokyo's hectic energy, Osaka marches to the beat of its own drum, serving as the country's longtime commercial and industrial hub.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Osaka Pub Crawl. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Osaka: Koya-cho (Kongobu-ji Temple, Koyasan Okunoin, & more) and Nara (Nara Park & Todai-ji Temple). And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Universal Studios Japan, make a trip to Ebisu Bridge, wander the streets of Dotonbori, and shop like a local with Shinsaibashi.

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Traveling by train from Tokyo to Osaka takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Osaka can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) 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 27th (Sat), examine the collection at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, make a trip to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, then appreciate the history behind Atomic Bomb Dome, and finally step into the grandiose world of Hiroshima Castle.

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Getting from Osaka to Hiroshima by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of flight and train. In April, daily temperatures in Hiroshima can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to 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.

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Take a train from Hiroshima to Kyoto in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Kyoto sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. You'll set off for Tokyo on the 1st (Wed).

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Pokemon Mega Center Tokyo as well as Karaoke Kan Shibuya. Step out of Tokyo with an excursion to Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu--about 30 minutes away. Explore Tokyo further: tour the pleasant surroundings at Ueno Park and have some family-friendly fun at Owl cafe Akiba Fukurou.

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You can take a train from Kyoto to Tokyo in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. You'll set off for home on the 4th (Sat).