9 days in Japan Itinerary

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

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Singapore, Singapore to Onna-son is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Onna-son is 1 hour. When traveling from Singapore in June, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Onna-son: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 29°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can travel to Iriomote-jima.

Taketomicho Iriomote-Jima stands as the second largest island in Okinawa.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour. On the 4th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the dramatic scenery at Pinaisara Falls, then step off the mainland to explore Iriomote Island, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Funauki Village.

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You can do a combination of bus, flight, and ferry from Onna-son to Iriomote-jima in 6.5 hours. June in Iriomote-jima sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 32°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 5th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Toji, then steep yourself in history at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, and then steep yourself in history at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kinkaku-ji, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ryoanji Temple, then make a trip to Nijo Castle, and finally steep yourself in history at Sanjusangendo Temple.

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You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Iriomote-jima to Kyoto in 6 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Iriomote-jima in June; daily highs in Kyoto reach 32°C and lows reach 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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.

On the 8th (Fri), ponder the world of politics at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Senso-ji Temple, and then get engrossed in the history at Tokyo National Museum.

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You can fly from Kyoto to Tokyo in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In June in Tokyo, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 22°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sat) to allow time for the flight back home.