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Known nationally as an industrial heartland, Nagoya boasts a far more cosmopolitan and cultural core than its reputation would lead you to believe.On the 28th (Wed), step into the grandiose world of Nagoya Castle, explore the world behind art at Tokugawa Art Museum, then engage your brain at Nagoya City Science Museum, then don't miss a visit to Osu Shopping Street, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Hosho-in (Osu Kannon). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology, explore the historical opulence of Seinan Sumiyagura, meet the residents at Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Atsuta Jingu Shrine, and finally make a trip to Nagoya Urban Institute.
To find other places to visit and tourist information, refer to the Nagoya trip builder site.
Tokyo to Nagoya is an approximately 2.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or fly. In October, daily temperatures in Nagoya can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. On the 30th (Fri), you're off to Hikone.
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A small city on the shores of the country's largest lake, Hikone draws in visitors with its fine castle.For photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Hikone trip website.
You can drive from Nagoya to Hikone in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 19°C. You will leave for Maizuru on the 30th (Fri).
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Maizuru is a city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, on an inlet of the Sea of Japan. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum, snap pictures at Kitasuisan Bridge, and then steep yourself in history at Maizuru Brick Park.
Before you visit Maizuru, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by car from Hikone to Maizuru takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daily temperatures in Maizuru can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kyoto.
Before you visit Maizuru, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.
Traveling by car from Hikone to Maizuru takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In October, daily temperatures in Maizuru can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kyoto.
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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.Step out of Kyoto to go to Osaka and see Universal Studios Japan, which is approximately 1h 15 min away. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, don't miss a visit to Nijo Castle, look for gifts at Hashiya Kaede, and go for a walk through Gion.
For photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Kyoto itinerary planner.
Drive from Maizuru to Kyoto in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Maizuru in October, expect nights in Kyoto to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 27°C. You will have some time to spend on the 4th (Wed) before leaving for home.
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