5 days in Seattle & San Francisco Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

On the 3rd (Mon), get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Seattle Aquarium, then browse the fresh offerings at Pike Place Market, then explore the world behind art at Chihuly Garden and Glass, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Space Needle. Keep things going the next day: walk around Volunteer Park Conservatory, examine the collection at The Museum of Flight, then stroll around Mercer Slough Nature Park, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.

To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Seattle route planner.

Tokyo, Japan to Seattle is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Japan Standard Time (JST) to Pacific Standard Time (PST) is minus 17 hours. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Tokyo in April: high temperatures in Seattle hover around 19°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, then take in the pleasant sights at Lombard Street, then contemplate the long history of Alcatraz Island, and finally browse the different shops at Ferry Building Marketplace. On the next day, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, then contemplate the long history of Golden Gate Bridge, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Filbert Street Stairs.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the San Francisco tour itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Seattle to San Francisco takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Seattle, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.