Hi!
I’m looking to book the Japan deal for travel in May for about 16 days. I’m very interested in visiting Japan (friends in Tokyo and some time in Kyoto) but I also really enjoy vacations that include some relaxing beach/nature time. Has anyone combined Japan with a few nights somewhere in south east Asia that doesn’t make the amount of flying time to long ? Possibly looked at busan or the Philippines but I’m not sure if it’s worth the hassle.
Thanks !

What about Okinawa

What about Okinawa? It's a short, cheap flight from Japan so you can just do a return flight.
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I was going to mention Okinawa too lol

My son and I took a G Adventure tour of Japan a couple of years ago ...with extra days in Tokyo ...... small group ...knowledgeable guide .....

We mixed in Thailand. It was a good mix between urban and tropics

I know a lot of people who do Korea as well. That’s a short flight

Karla what was a rough itinerary for your trip?

We did Tokyo and then went to Okinawa for a few days. STUNNING beaches.

Denise awesome! In Okinawa is there still some
Good food? Any recommendations on places to stay?

Sarah Neeb we did an airbnb. Accommodations are Very expensive in Okinawa. Some great seafood and sushi in okinawa for sure. You will need to rent a car.

It is the other side of the road. But you will get the hang of it in 30 seconds. Roads are good and signage easy to follow.

Yes Okinawa then take a ferry to Tokashiki island! Then you'll be at one of the nicest beaches!! Check it out on the map!

Joanne thanks ! How many nights do you think we would need there at a minimum?

Sarah Neeb probably 3 nights. We went to Aharen beach on Tokashiki. In Okinawa we stayed at Daiwa Roynet hotel by makishi station if that helps. There are other things to do in okinawa too. You just have to look it up.

You can also check out and stay 1-2 nights in Hakone for the onsen

I would also recommend Okinawa and Iriomote Island. Japan has some gorgeous beaches and for sure Okinawa will be warm enough in May. It's not the same beach scene you get in Thailand, for example, and more expensive, but more of a natural and cultural experience.

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Busan is not South East Asia so better not expect it to be warm enough for a nice beach time around in May yet. I'd recommend you to either stick with Japan to try Okinawa or fly to Vietnam!

Or actually if you feel like trying Korea still you can check out Jeju Island and it should be warmer than Busan and it's more like a vacation destination than Busan cause Busan is the second largest Korean city.

When I lived in Japan (ahem, 8 yrs ago so maybe outdated) a discount Philippines airline, Cebu Pacific flew from Osaka and it was very cheap! So if you’re around the Osaka/Kyoto area it may be worth it if you have your eye set on the Philippines. I didn’t like Manila but so many other beautiful spots and domestic flights were cheap and convenient too

We just did Japan and taiwan. Taipei is a less than 2 hour flight from Osaka

They have fab beaches in Japan too you know

It’s a bit of a hike to south east Asia. Worth it if you are heading home from SEA but a real hassle if you have to fly back to Japan to transfer home. Why not go to Okinawa! Their beaches are as good as those found in Boracay. And Okinawa does not feel like Japan. They people and their demeanour is completely different from the main island: they laugh, very musical and super tanned and quite small. And you van island hop as well. Epic islands and beaches. From Okinawa you can take a quick trip to Taiwan. Should be quite hot there at that time. Taiwan is a great country to visit.
If you want to try a really unique experience that very few tourists try, spend a few days in Aogashima. It’s stunning! It’s actually part of Tokyo prefecture. If you look it up you will see why that is a bit of a surprise lol if you go I suggest you take a helicopter

Ken lol looks a bit small but seems like a cool adventure !

16 days is not enough time to do 2 different countries in my opinion. Japan has so much to see. We did 3 weeks in Phillipines alone and it was not enough with the travel times.
Stick to Japan and you will have a better time

Okinawa then Zamami jima and Aka jima.

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Good deals on now..I think though monondo..if not check skyscanner. $600C return.

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