5 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.

Go for a jaunt from Tokyo to Maihama to see Tokyo DisneySea about 30 minutes away. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, take in the spiritual surroundings of Senso-ji Temple, ponder the world of politics at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, and get great views at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

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Hyderabad, India to Tokyo is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Japan Standard Time (JST), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Hyderabad in March, with highs in Tokyo at 17°C and lows at 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel to Hakone-machi.

Sitting at the foot of Mount Fuji, Hakone-machi has become a popular retreat from Tokyo for locals and tourists alike.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at The Hakone Open-Air Museum, explore the activities along Lake Ashi (Ashinoko), then get great views at Hakone Ropeway, and finally make a trip to Owaku-dani Valley.

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Traveling by combination of train and bus from Tokyo to Hakone-machi takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tokyo in March, you will find days in Hakone-machi are little chillier (9°C), and nights are about the same (7°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.