Honeymoon in Japan
- Duration : 15 days
- Locations : Tokyo, Hakone Mt Fuji, Osaka, Miyajima, Okayama, Kinosaki Onsen, Kyoto
This Japan tour is specially designed for honeymooners or couples looking for new experiences together.
Discover the wonders of Japan and enjoy activities for two: ryokan with private onsen, helicopter tour, shiatsu massage, guided tour on Love, kimono walk in Kyoto...
An unforgettable trip of a lifetime to Japan.
2 week itinerary
- Departure city/airport : Tokyo (Narita : NRT or Haneda : HND)
- Tokyo (4 nights)
- Hakone Mount Fuji (1 night)
- Osaka (1 night)
- Miyajima Island (1 night)
- Kurashiki, Okayama and the artists island Naoshima (2 nights)
- Kinosaki Onsen (1 night)
- Kyoto (4 nights including 1 day in Nara)
- End Return airport : Osaka (Kansai international airport : KIX)
Please find below the itinerary details.
Tour length : 14 nights / 15 days (+ 1 day at the beginning if you leave from Europe)
Indeed, the tour departure and end dates presented on this page relate to your stay in Japan. On departure, you will have to leave Europe on the day before. The return flight is on the same day due to the time difference.
Example :
- Departure from Europe : January 1st
- Arrival Tokyo (date to be selected in the tour calendar while booking) : January 2nd
- Return flight from Kansai international airport : January 16th
Fancy a romantic tour without having to overdo it? "Romantic tour in Japan" should suit you!
Why this trip to Japan ?
- A tour specifically designed for couples : itinerary, accommodation and "romantic" activities
- Welcomed at the airport by our team, you will be taken to your hotel in Tokyo by shuttle bus
- Take a helicopter flight over the world's largest city!
- A private guided day to discover all of Tokyo's romantic sides
- Head to the edge of Mount Fuji for an unforgettable dinner and overnight stay in a ryokan
- After Osaka, the sacred island of Miyajima awaits you for a second night in a ryokan
- In Kurashiki, discover the Venice of Japan, lined with canals
- The many onsens in the spa town of Kinosaki will make you feel good in the land of Zen!
- In Kyoto, an English-speaking travel angel will welcome you to your cosy nest
- Dressed in a kimono and accompanied by a photographer, take a stroll through Kyoto!
- Free : a shiatsu massage in a superb machiya typical of Kyoto!
- Recommendations available in your travel diary
- All the transport passes to make your journey as smooth as possible
- Enjoy unlimited internet access thanks to your pocket Wi-Fi
- If necessary, contact our assistance from 8am to 10pm Japanese time, 7 days a week, in English or Japanese.
- A number of guided days or other optional activities are available
- Benefit from the expertise of Japan Experience, European leading travel agency in Japan.
Your trip in detail
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Wake up in Tokyo 東京
Arrival at Tokyo airport (Narita or Haneda).
Welcome to Japan! Yokoso 日本へようこそ!Welcomed out of customs by our airport assistant, who will give you all your travel documents and Pocket WiFi.
Unaccompanied transfer from the airport to Tokyo (see details).This transfer is done in a shared shuttle or bus, with other guests departing for the same hotel or a hotel close to yours. These transfers depart between 1.5 and 3 hours after your scheduled flight arrival and stops can be made before your hotel.
If you would like a private, non-stop transfer directly after the actual arrival of your flight, feel free to take the "Private Taxi from the Airport" option.
Check-in at Hotel OMO3 Tokyo Akasaka by Hoshino Resorts or same category hotel 3* (rooms available from 3:00pm).
You will have a double bed in your room for the entire stay, whereas most hotels in Japan only offer twin rooms with 2 single beds!
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Day 2 : First steps in the capital
What is there to do in Tokyo on the first day?
We advise you to slowly start visiting Tokyo from its western districts:
- Harajuku: the avant-garde district
- Meiji Jingû, the imperial shrine
- Takeshita-Dori: the most famous street in Japan
- Omotesando: Tokyo's Champs-Élysées
- Shibuya and its unmistakable "crossroads"Metro travel in the city is included in your tour.
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Day 3 : Praise to Cupid
A guided day to discover Tokyo, the romantic city that has nothing to envy from Paris. Your guide will introduce you to the Tokyo for couples: parks and temples dedicated to love, restaurants for Valentine's Day or exceptional views for souvenir photos. The day is private, so you can contact your guide beforehand if you have any special requests. It is also possible to have a more "classic" programme for this discovery day.
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Day 4 : Back to the future
You will be able to explore the areas you did not visit the day before. The only essential thing to do on this day is to take a helicopter tour of Tokyo! Enjoy the breathtaking views of Tokyo from the sky during a helicopter flight of the Japanese capital. An unforgettable experience for both of you. Departure is from Shinkiba Heliport, between 1pm and dusk. The flight lasts 17 minutes and will take you around Tokyo Tower, Ginza, Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge... enough to visit with a bit of height!
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Day 5 : On the way to visit the emblem of Japan: Mount Fuji!
Departure from Shinjuku to Hakone by Romance Car express train (1 hour 20, included in your package). Romance car: a panoramic train with unparalleled comfort and...a fitting name for your stay!
You will be charmed by the magnificent scenery of this spa resort, Lake Ashi and its view of Mount Fuji (in good weather!). Not forgetting the volcanic site of Owakudani, accessible by cable car.
If you wish to be accompanied for this day, one of our English-speaking guides will reveal all the secrets of the Mount Fuji region.Check-in at your ryokan Ichinoyu Shinkan or same category ryokan. At night at the ryokan, you will be treated to a tasty traditional Japanese dinner before retiring to your tatami room.
A true Japanese experience for two!
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Day 6 : First steps in the capital of Kansai
Traditional Japanese breakfast at the ryokan.
Head to Osaka (2,30 hour journey, included in your package). Check-in at your hotel, Osaka Intergate Umeda or same category hotel 3*.
In the afternoon, visit the city :
- The medieval castle of Osaka, with its park full of plum and cherry trees
- The city centre and its Nakanoshima Island, with its rose park in the middle of the buildings
- Rendezvous in Umeda, temple of Japanese style shopping
- End up at the Umeda Sky building at dusk for a 360° view of Kansai (including Kyoto on a clear day!)As an option, you can book a river cruise between the different parts of the day.
One of our many experienced English-speaking guides can also accompany you to visit the classic sights of Osaka (optional, from 9:00 to 17:00).
For those who love high-quality red meat, there is also the possibility of travelling to Kobe in the evening or the next day for lunch to taste the famous "Kobe beef". 22-minute train ride, every ten minutes until midnight, included in your package.
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Day 7 : The Sacred Island
A short 2h40 trip (2 changes, all-inclusive) awaits you to reach the coast of the Sea of Japan. Although more touristy, this coastline is nonetheless exceptional, as witnessed by the fabulous island of Miyajima. This sacred place of Shintoism, twinned with the Mont St Michel, is accessible from "the mainland" in 15 minutes by boat (included in your offer).
Reach your ryokan near the island's ferry terminal.
Explore the island: its Itsukushima-jinja shrine and its large gate (ootorii) standing in the sea. (Please note: The ootorii is under construction until an unspecified date). Take the cable car up to Mount Misen and then descend on foot. A breathtaking view of Hiroshima Bay is waiting for you!
In the evening, traditional Japanese dinner in your ryokan.
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Day 8 : The romantic Venice of Japan
Traditional Japanese breakfast at the ryokan.
In the morning, you can stop in Hiroshima (30 minutes by train from Miyajimaguchi ferry station, included in your JR Pass), to visit the peace park and memorial. It's not exactly romantic, but as you are passing by, it is an exceptional memorial site.
Drive from Hiroshima to Okayama (40 minutes by Shinkansen, direct, included in your package).
Check-in at your hotel between the station and the castle.Explore the castle and its magnificent Koraku-en park, before leaving in the middle of the afternoon for the romantic town of Kurashiki, a 17-minute train ride from Okayama (included with JR Pass):
Kurashiki, an old commercial metropolis lined with canals, will seduce you:
- Bikan, a district with typical architecture
- The Ohara Museum, keeper of paintings by Monet, Matisse, Renoir...
- The Museum of Popular Arts dedicated to regional historyIn the evening, return to Okayama to admire the illuminated castle and enjoy the romantic atmosphere.
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Day 9 : The Art Island
Breakfast at the hotel.
We advise you to spend the day visiting Naoshima Island, 1 hour from Okayama: 45 minutes by train (1 change - free with Japan Rail Pass) and 15 minutes by boat (Buy on-site, about €4.50/pers A/R). Details in your travel diary.
Naoshima Island is world-famous for its modern art museums, the architecture of some of its buildings, and the scattered outdoor sculptures throughout its territory. These numerous museums and buildings were designed by the architect Ando Tadao. You will be impressed, among other things, by Monet's water lilies, displayed in a simple room where you enter without shoes!
N.B.: access to one of the museums of Naoshima, the Chichu Art Museum, is subject to reservation.
Return to Okayama at the end of the day by the same route as in the morning, in the middle of the Japanese countryside.
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Day 10 : The village of many thermal baths
Breakfast at the hotel.
Leave for Kinosaki onsen by train (2 hours 30, 1 change in Himeji, included in your package). Take advantage of your change to visit the famous feudal castle of Himeji, a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Arrive in this picturesque village, one of the best places in Japan to discover the thermal baths - onsens. In addition to the baths in your ryokan, you can visit one or more of the 7 public onsens in the village. Wear yukata - traditional Japanese clothing - provided by your ryokan and stroll along the willow-lined canals and traditional shops towards the onsens. All of them offer various baths, some of which are unexpected: a hot bath on the roof of a building, a "penguin" sauna covered in ice, an outdoor bath lined with Japanese maple trees, or another in a cave! A great way to discover and relax.
In the evening, at dinner at the ryokan included in your package, discover the city's rich cuisine, in particular the famous Japanese sea crab.
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Day 11 : The former capital
Traditional Japanese breakfast at the ryokan.
In 2h30, reach Kyoto (no change, included in your package).
From noon onwards, you can settle into your traditional Japan Experience house! A Travel Angel will welcome you, show you some unique details and help you to have an unforgettable stay in Kyoto. You will be able to "live the Japanese way" for a few days, with a space much bigger than a hotel room and a kitchen to prepare good Japanese food!
You will stay either in the Kizuna house or in the Poem Box, two cosy nests for lovers! And ideally located!
You have 4 days to visit Kyoto.
Start in the afternoon in the historic Gion district near your accommodation :
- Kiyomizu-Dera, the great water temple
- The historical streets of Sannen-zaka & Ninnen-zaka
- Kodai-ji, the maple and bamboo temple of KyotoFinish off seeing the sunset in Gion.
Meet your guide at 19:00 to start your late stroll around Gion, Kyoto's historic district.More details on the exact time and location in your travel diary. At the end of this 1 hour 30 walk, your guide will be able to advise you on the best places to eat out! Please note that it is strictly forbidden to take photographs in the historic district of Gion.
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Day 12 : Gold and Silver Treasures
We recommend the following itinerary for this second day's visit to Kyoto:
- Ryoan-ji Zen Garden
- The Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
- The bewitching path of philosophy
- The Nanzen-ji templeOne of our many experienced English-speaking guides can accompany you on a tour of these symbolic sites (optional, from 9:00 to 17:00).
FREE with your tour: a shiatsu massage, in a traditional Kyoto house. Shiatsu is part of traditional Japanese medicine. Based on relieving pressure, it will bring you relief and relaxation!
Travel by bus and metro in the city is included in your 3-day tour.
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Day 13 : Now for some activity...
Enjoy your included activity as a couple: dressing and walking in kimonos (yukata in summer) through the historic districts of Kyoto! All this with a private photographer, to immortalise your trip in front of temples and Zen gardens!
There are still many places to discover according to your taste: the Arashiyama bamboo grove district, the Shimogamo sanctuary or the Daitoku-ji temple complex... or Kyoto station and its tower for the futuristic side!
Or better still, book an English-speaking guide for the day (optional) to visit Kyoto off the beaten path!
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Day 14 : Between temples and deer
For your last day in Kyoto and its surroundings, we recommend taking the 50 minute journey to Nara, which is included in your package.
Visit to Nara, the first permanent capital of Japan in the 8th century.
Discover:
- The Shinto shrine Kasuga Taisha and its thousands of lanterns
- The Todaiji, its great bronze Buddha and the imposing Nan-Daimon gate
- Kofukuji temple and its beautiful pagodaReturn to Kyoto and stop for sunset at Fushimi Inari, the huge 10,000 torii sanctuary in Kyoto. If you wish to be accompanied on this day, one of our English-speaking guides will unveil all the secrets of Japan's first capital (optional, return trip from Kyoto).
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Day 15 : Sayonara, and see you next time!
Direct transfer to Kansai International Airport (included but not accompanied).
Return flight to Europe, North America, Australia.
Do not hesitate to extend your trip by one or more days to Kansai or elsewhere... We will be able to advise you!















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Accommodation
- 4 nights in a 3* hotel in the heart of Tokyo, close to public transport
- 1 night in a 3* ryokan in Hakone Mount Fuji, traditional half-board
- 1 night in a 3* hotel in Osaka
- 1 night in a 3* ryokan in Miyajima, traditional half-board
- 2 nights in a 3* hotel in Okayama, near the train station
- 1 night in a 3* ryokan in Kinosaki, traditional half-board
- 4 nights in a traditional Kyoto house
The basic rate includes a room with double bed in the hotels.
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Transport
- Airport transfers
- Prepaid public transport card
- Japan Rail Pass for 7 days
- Tokyo Metro Pass for 3 days
- Hakone Free Pass for 2 days
- Romancecar Tokyo Shinjuku -> Hakone
- Kansai Thru Pass for 3 days
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Experiences and meals
- Airport welcome
- Traditional dinner and breakfast in the ryokan at Hakone, Miyajima and Kinosaki
- Breakfasts excluding Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
- Discounts at many Hakone tourist sites
- Private guided day tour in Tokyo
- Helicopter flight over Tokyo
- Shiatsu massage in Kyoto
- Welcome to Kyoto by a travel angel
- Kimono rental in Kyoto and photoshoot
- Guided night tour of Gion
Included in your self-guided tour
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Additional services
- Unlimited Wi-Fi access with pocket Wi-Fi
- Complete e-travel diary sent 20 days before your departure
- The helpline is available from 8am to 10pm Japanese time, 7 days a week, in English and Japanese. The number will be given to you in your travel pack. It is valid for telephone calls and Whatsapp.
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Not included in the price of your trip
- Flights Europe <> Japan
- Optional insurance policies
- Personal expenses including meals (breakfast optional)
- Public transport when your transport cards have run out (see details)
- Anything not included in the "included in your tour" section
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Pre-departure cancellation insurance under conditions and on-site assistance under conditions.
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