Luxury Japan Honeymoons

Where to Go in Japan

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  Tokyo

  Tokyo is an amazing place for a honeymoon, with more Michelin-starred restaurants than Paris, some of the world’s best luxury hotels, and gracious service. More traditional experiences can be enjoyed in intimate ryokans. Enjoy romantic strolls through the Imperial Palace East Gardens, Hamarikyu Gardens, or Shinjuku Gyoen. Head to any of the temples and shrines like Meiji-jingu and wish for a happy life together. There is a wide range of spa services available when you want to treat yourself to some decadent pampering, along with gorgeous lanes like Ginza and Kagurazaka that become ultra-romantic after the sun goes down, perfect for an evening stroll.

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  Kyoto

  Japan’s former capital is the historical and cultural heart of the country as well as being one of its most enchanting. It’s made up of centuries-old gardens, atmospheric temples, castles, traditional teahouses, and lively markets while having managed to preserve a fabulous historic ambiance. Couples can stroll the historic cobblestone streets lined with narrow wooden machiya shophouses selling tea and local crafts, walk through a storybook-like bamboo forest with giant trees soaring over 65 feet, watch geishas as they scurry through the streets, and meditate on tatami-mat floors. You’ll find a fantastic culinary scene with the chance to sample all the main Japanese classics too.

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  Hakone

  Hakone is the gateway to Mount Fuji as well as being home to Hakone National Park, part of the wider Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. This famous resort area offers many varied accommodations for taking in jaw-dropping views of the mountain and there are natural hot springs to soak in too. There are also lakes that are reached by pirate ships, cruises on Lake Ashi, and opportunities to ride the Hakone Ropeway which climbs 3,425 feet, providing a fabulous view of volcanic activity below. This is also a great destination for staying at a ryokan with many outstanding options while enjoying traditional Japanese fare and hot springs.

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  Takayama

  Takayama in the mountainous Hida region has an Old Town that is crisscrossed with narrow streets lined with Edo-era merchant homes, a traditional house of ancient and medieval Japan. Incredibly romantic, you can peek inside the heritage homes with many open to the public. This is a place to slow down and go at your own pace, with a morning market for browsing crafts along with fresh produce. There are many sake breweries where you can raise your cup exclaiming kanpai (cheers) and nearby is Shirakawago, a UNESCO-listed historic silk-farming village with thatched Gassho-style homes providing an authentic glimpse of the past.