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 Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo 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 14.5-hour 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 Takahata Fudoson Kongo-ji Temple. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ome: Takao Komakino Garden (in Hachioji), Hikawa Valley (in Okutama-machi) and Tama Zoological Park (in Hino). There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Mt. Mitake, head outdoors with Minamisawa Ajisaiyama, walk around Akigawabashi Kasen Park Barbecue Land, and explore the activities along Ochiai River and Minamisawa Springs.

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Getting from Tokyo to Ome by car takes about 1.5 hours. Expect slightly colder evenings in Ome when traveling from Tokyo in December, with lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to travel to Hachijo-machi.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Thermal Spas and Nambara Senjojiki. 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.