Duration: 10 nights
Best months: Mar–May · Oct–Nov
Country: Japan
Region: Tokyo · Hakone National Park · Kyoto
A Journey from Neon Nights to Onsen Quiet—and Kyoto’s Timeless Romance
Japan is made for honeymoons that blend playful immersion with quiet beauty. This 10-night route moves from Tokyo’s electric energy into the stillness of Hakone National Park, then deep into Kyoto’s temple-lined elegance—layered with rare access to Japan’s most iconic traditions: sumo, ninja discipline, tea ceremony, and the craft of ramen.
Tokyo — The Perfect First Act: Sumo, City Contrasts, and Insider Culture (4 nights)
Begin with four nights at The Peninsula Tokyo, a polished base for your first chapter in the capital. Your days are designed for contrast: step behind the scenes at a sumo stable to watch morning training up close, then switch gears into Tokyo’s modern pulse—Akihabara for electronics and pop-culture energy, followed by the calmer lanes of the Yanasen District, where small temples, craft shops, galleries, and cafés slow everything down.
Tokyo — A Private Ninja Lesson with a Master Sensei (experience day)
Today is the story you’ll keep retelling. You’ll meet a legendary sensei in his dojo for a deeply immersive session—equal parts technique and philosophy. Learn the spiritual side of ninja tradition through meditation, explore concepts like Ku (“no-self”), and train with authentic tools: a ninja costume, throwing stars, blowguns, and classic movement drills (stealth steps, “inner eye” focus, and precision control).
Tokyo, after dark—where the city feels cinematic and completely yours
Hakone National Park — Bullet Train Views, Mt Fuji, and Ryokan Calm (2 nights)
After Tokyo, board the bullet train and head southwest into Hakone National Park—famous for hot springs and unforgettable views of Mount Fuji. Your stay is Ginyu Hakone, a traditional ryokan retreat designed for total reset: river-and-mountain scenery, deep quiet, and the kind of stillness that instantly shifts your pace.
If you want a gentle adventure, walk the cobbled remains of the Old Tokkaido Road, the historic route linking Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo period—best preserved in this area.
Kyoto — Bamboo Groves, Temples, Tea Rituals, and Ramen Mastery (3 nights)
Next, hop back on the bullet train to Kyoto, where history feels alive in every district. With a private guide, begin in Arashiyama, home to world heritage temples and bamboo groves. Visit Tenryu-ji (known for its remarkable dragon ceiling) and Sanjusangendo, where thousands of statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, create an atmosphere that’s hard to forget.
Your base is Four Seasons Kyoto, set among tranquil pond gardens in the temple district—perfect for winding down after full days of exploring. Pause for a traditional tea ceremony, then go hands-on with a private ramen masterclass, learning to build the dish from the ground up and savoring the final bowl together.
Tokyo Finale — Onsen Rituals and a Soft Landing Before Departure (1 night)
Return to Tokyo for a final unwinding day at Oedo Onsen, a hot spring park with indoor and outdoor baths to choose from. For a truly memorable finish, try a rare wellness ritual inspired by Kyushu: being buried up to your neck in warm volcanic sand—an unexpected, deeply relaxing way to close the journey before your flight home.
Luxor: A Honeymoon Beyond Time
Experience a journey designed for two — where romance meets adventure, history becomes a shared story, and every moment creates memories to last a lifetime.
Signature Experiences
- Four-night stay at The Peninsula Tokyo with curated private guiding
- Behind-the-scenes sumo stable morning training
- Tokyo contrasts: Akihabara and the quieter Yanasen District
- Private dojo session with a master sensei: ninja meditation, costume, and traditional tools
- Bullet train ride with views of Mount Fuji en route to Hakone National Park
- Two-night ryokan reset at Ginyu Hakone + walk the Old Tokkaido Road
- Kyoto’s highlights with a private guide: Arashiyama, Tenryu-ji, Sanjusangendo
- Stay at Four Seasons Kyoto + traditional tea ceremony + ramen masterclass
Why Travel to Japan with Honeymoon Xperts
Japan rewards precision—especially on a honeymoon, where timing, access, and pacing make the difference between “beautiful” and “effortless.” Honeymoon Xperts curates stays like The Peninsula Tokyo, Ginyu Hakone, and Four Seasons Kyoto, and designs the flow so your days feel immersive without feeling packed. Your planning/design process translates into real deliverables: a discovery session, curated options, thoughtful iterations, a final itinerary with checklists, and support for changes—so every transfer, reservation, and special moment lands perfectly.
Ready for Something Extraordinary?
Tell us your dates and the honeymoon mood you want—more city energy, more onsen calm, or deeper cultural immersion. We’ll curate your stays, private guides, and seamless bullet-train handoffs, then deliver a polished itinerary with practical checklists and support for changes—so Japan feels effortless, intimate, and unmistakably yours.
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