18 days in Tokyo Prefecture 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Meiji Jingu Gaien and Koishikawa Korakuen Garden. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Meiji Jingu Shrine, get to know the fascinating history of University of Tokyo, walk around Rikugien Garden, and wander the streets of Ueno District.

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Melbourne, Australia to Tokyo is an approximately 14- hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Japan Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Melbourne in December, plan for much colder days in Tokyo, with highs around 14°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Ome.

Ōme is a city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, in the central Kantō region of Japan., the city had an estimated population of 136,071 and a population density of 1320 persons per km². You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mt. Takao and Tama Zoological Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ome: Hikawa Valley (in Okutama-machi), Takahata Fudoson Kongo-ji Temple (in Hino) and Hachioji (Takao Komakino Garden & Katakurajoseki Park). There's much more to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mt. Mitake, head outdoors with Minamisawa Ajisaiyama, explore the activities along Ochiai River and Minamisawa Springs, and get your game on at Fukuro Chabo Cafe.

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Getting from Tokyo to Ome by car takes about 1.5 hours. Traveling from Tokyo in December, plan for little chillier nights in Ome, with lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can travel to Hachijo-machi.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Nambara Senjojiki and Occhogahama. When in Hachijo-machi, make a side trip to see Miyogaike Pond in Mikurajima-mura, approximately Mikurajima-mura away.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Ome to Hachijo-machi. Traveling from Ome in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 9°C in Hachijo-machi. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can travel to Oshima-machi.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kasuga Shrine, explore the striking landscape at Faulted Strata in Oshima, contemplate the geological forces at Mt. Mihara, then explore the fascinating landscape at Ura Desert, then make a trip to Habu Part, and finally learn more about the world around you at Tokyo Metropolitan Oshima Park Tsubaki Museum.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Hachijo-machi to Oshima-machi. In January in Oshima-machi, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can travel back home.