17 days in Kailua-Kona Itinerary

Thanks to its favorable location near a mountain range blocking the northeasterly trade winds, Kailua-Kona gets little rainfall, allowing adventure seekers and nature lovers a chance to enjoy over 300 days of sunshine each year.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Kona Cloud Forest and Pepeekeo Scenic Drive. Change things up with these side-trips from Kailua-Kona: 49 Black Sand Beach (in Waikoloa), Hilo (Carlsmith Beach Park, Liliuokalani Gardens, &more) and Kawaihae (Puukohola Heiau, Scuba & Snorkeling, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, take a memorable drive along Kohala Mountain Road, experience rural life at Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm, and get to know the fascinating history of Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs.

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Tokyo, Japan to Kailua-Kona is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Traveling from Tokyo to Kailua-Kona, you'll gain 19 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for warmer temperatures traveling from Tokyo in December, with highs in Kailua-Kona at 32°C and lows at 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.