Perfect Honeymoon in Japan

Congratulations on finding the most professional Japanese travel agency for your honeymoon! Newlyweds, couples, or celebrating your wedding anniversary? This two-week private Japan tour will satisfy you, with not only traditional monuments and resorts, but also hot springs, sakura, food, nature and wildlife, which will fulfill all your romantic fantasies about Japan.

We offer pick-up service at Tokyo Narita and Haneda Airports throughout the day. Just let us know your flight information and our English-speaking assistant will greet you and help you board the shared car to your hotel. Check in and enjoy yourself in our carefully selected hotel with luxurious facilities and excellent service, or you can easily travel by yourself to some famous downtown attractions due to the hotel’s excellent location and convenient transportation.
➤ Tip: The Roppongi Hills, easily reached by metro, is highly recommended, for its shopping centers, restaurants, art galleries and a high-rise observation deck with stunning panorama of Tokyo.

Accommodation: Hotel Century Southern Tower (4 stars) or Hilton Tokyo (5 stars)

★ Honeymoon Room Upgrade:
If you are on your honeymoon and would like the hotel to have some special decorations such as honeymoon bedding, flowers or cake, please contact us in advance to arrange a 5-star hotel for you that offers such services. We will do everything we can to give you the best memories!

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel, and let’s start today’s exciting journey from the Asakusa area. Check out the iconic giant red lantern of the Kaminarimon Gate and stroll through the busy Nakamise-dori Street. Blend in with a seething mass of tourists, see kimono-dressed girls passing by from time to time, and you will be surprised at the bustling vibe here and attracted by the interesting souvenirs and tempting street food. At the end of the street, we will reach the Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo, which has played an important role in Japanese history. After entering the temple, wash your hands and rinse your mouth like a local before entering the main hall to worship and feel the pious atmosphere of Japanese Buddhism.

After the visit, we will specially arrange a Tokyo Bay Cruise along the Sumida River for you to take in the city view from another angle on the water. Board the Himiko cruise boat with futuristic design and enjoy the gentle breeze on the river during the 50-minute cruise, with views of the Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and Rainbow Bridge along the way to Odaiba. This man-made land Odaiba will surprise you. Follow the guide to visit the Odaiba Seaside Park and its surrounding areas, such as the Statue of Liberty, Daiba Itchome Shotengai, Aqua City and Unicorn Gundam Statue, which represent the most modern side of Japan.

Finally, the guide will escort you back to the hotel, or leave you free at Shinjuku, at either the Kabukicho or Omoide Yokocho, a narrow alley that looks unremarkable from the outside but is packed with popular eateries and bars. You can have dinner here and walk 10 minutes back to the hotel by yourself.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Century Southern Tower (4 stars) or Hilton Tokyo (5 stars)

Today’s Mount Fuji tour will be a highlight of your stay in Japan. This active volcano, dormant for more than 300 years, has been hailed as a honeymoon destination, as legend has it that couples who see its snow-capped summit will grow old together. Our guide will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00 and we’ll leave early for a 2-hour express bus ride to the Lake Kawaguchi, one of the best points for viewing the Mount Fuji. Upon arrival, take a relaxing lakeshore walk, and then board a sightseeing boat for a pleasant Lake Kawaguchi Cruise. On a clear, windless day, you can see the ‘Upside-down Fuji’ reflected on the blue calm lake, a famous sight that is printed on the JPY 1,000 note. Next, we will specially arrange the Fuji Panorama Ropeway, taking you to the top of the mountain in a few minutes to enjoy a different magnificent view.

➤ If you come in spring or autumn, we can also visit the Arakurayama Sengen Park if time permits. Put the park’s highest point, the Chureito Pagoda, and the graceful Mount Fuji in the distance in your frame, with the romantic cherry blossoms or red leaves in the foreground, and you would take an evocative photo to add to your lifetime album.

★ Flexible Date to Visit Mount Fuji: Did you know Mt. Fuji graces us with its full view only 80 days a year? Don’t let unpredictable weather spoil your chance to witness its majesty. Our dynamic tour lets you adapt your itinerary based on the latest forecast. Track the weather of your 4 days in Tokyo, and discuss with our guide upon arrival to prioritize a visit to Mt. Fuji on a clear day, as we are the only travel agency to support this last-minute date change service. One thing you need to know is that, while flexible, direct buses are not available. You can only take the connecting trains involving a transfer, and there is a good chance that you will not have a seat during the 2- to 3-hour journey. We’re here to guide you every step of the way!

In the end, the guide will accompany you on an express bus back to Tokyo, arriving at the hotel around 20:00. Have a good rest!

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Century Southern Tower (4 stars) or Hilton Tokyo (5 stars)

After breakfast, the guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby and escort you to visit the Meiji Jingu Shrine, an important Shinto shrine in Tokyo that honors Emperor Meiji (1852 – 1912 AD) and his empress. Many people know about Emperor Meiji’s great contribution to Japan’s economic and social development, but little is known about his private life. Our knowledgeable guide will tell you his life stories while showing you around a special sight inside the shrine, the Camphor Tree Couple - two trees connected by a rope, symbolizing the sacred bond and eternal love of the emperor and his empress. The exemplary marriage of the emperor and his wife has also made it a wedding mecca for Japanese. If you happen to meet a local wedding, watch for a while to feel the different culture but the same piety.

★ Take a Cooking Class to Make Sushi
Learning to cook Japanese food together would be the most memorable activity of your visit. Sushi is the best dish to start with because it is not only nutritious but also easy to make. We will invite a local master chef to demonstrate how to make sushi step by step in front of you. Follow the master to get your own sushi ready and enjoy it for lunch.

In the afternoon, the guide will take you to Shibuya, which is synonymous with Japanese business and trendy culture. Take a look at the impressive Shibuya Crossing, the busiest intersection in the world, and join the crowds and feel the energy of the city. Visit the mall Hands Shibuya, and get surprised by a wide variety of high-function home living ware, from which you may find items you need in your home, such as furniture, craft products, appliances, toys, stationery, pet supplies, as well as DIY materials. Finally, follow the guide into the Nonbei Yokocho, aka ‘Drunkard’s Alley’, a narrow alley that gathers many shops, tiny restaurants, bars and izakayas. Having some snacks and sake here would undoubtedly make the most relaxing moment of the day. The guide will escort you back to your hotel, or you can make your own way back if you want to stay a little longer.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel Century Southern Tower (4 stars) or Hilton Tokyo (5 stars)

Today, you’ll start an intercity travel with a bullet train ride from Tokyo to Nagano (train tickets reserved and included).

➤ Check out of the hotel and make your own way to Tokyo Station:
1. From Hotel Century Southern Tower: Take the Shinjuku Line from Shinjuku Station for 11 minutes (6 stops) to Ogawamachi Station, transfer to the Marunouchi Line to ride for another 3 minutes (2 stops) to Tokyo Station.
2. From Hilton Tokyo: Walk 5 minutes north to Nishi-shinjuku Station to take the Marunouchi Line for 20 minutes (10 stops) to Tokyo Station.

Enjoy a 1.5-hour train ride to Nagano, and meet our local guide upon arrival. Take a guided tour to the Zenko-ji Temple first, and admire the Buddhist architecture with 1,400 years of history. There is a recommended restaurant Monzen Terrace Enya next to the temple where you can have lunch, with delicious food at affordable prices. Next, we’ll spend the afternoon taking a sake brewery tour around Nagano.

★ Sake Tasting Tour & Romantic Tipsy Moment
Follow the guide to explore the countryside of Nagano, where many wineries are hidden among steep mountains and rural farmhouses. Pick an old winery for an in-depth tour. Learn about Japan’s long history of making quality alcoholic beverages and the precise process of sake making. Listen to the master brewers share their secret brewing traditions, and taste the world-class sake to discover what separates a good drink from another. Finally, in a tipsy feeling, conclude today’s tour and be escorted to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Metropolitan Nagano (4 stars)

At around 9:00, meet our guide in the hotel lobby and get on a local train or bus to the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Once off the bus, it’s still a half-hour trek through the tranquil forests of the Japanese Alps to reach our destination hidden deep in the valley. You'll feel it’s worth the effort when you see one of the most unique sights in the world - herds of wild monkeys jumping up and down the mountains and playing freely, some of which leisurely warm themselves in the onsens in winter just like humans do, with a look of enjoyment on their faces. These monkeys are used to human visits, and you can observe their every move up close. What a day full of passion and fun!
➤ Tip: December to the next March is the best time to visit if you want to watch these monkeys soak in an onsen.

★ Stay at a Romantic Onsen Hotel
After having fun in the park, the guide will escort you to the nearby Yudanaka Onsen Town for the night. It’s finally your turn to soak in the onsen! Our carefully selected hotels have the perfect balance of traditional ryokan and modern luxury, with public and private baths, featuring hot springs and great mountain views. If you are coming as a couple, a room with an en suite onsen is recommended. Please contact us in advance and we will make proper arrangements to make for your dream vacation.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Tsubakino (4 stars) or Senjukaku (5 stars)

Today, please check out in the morning and take the train to Matsumoto by yourself (tickets reserved and included).

➤ From Hotel Tsubakino, walk 4 minutes east to Yudanaka Station; while from Senjukaku, walk 6 minutes to the Snow Monkey Park to take the local bus for 12 minutes to Yudanaka Station. Here take the Nagano-Dentetsu Line to Nagano Station, and transfer to the Shinano express train or Shinonoi Line to Matsumoto Station. The whole journey takes 2.5 to 3 hours.

Upon arrival, our local guide will escort you to the hotel for a short rest, and then we’ll start an epic Matsumoto tour from the remarkable Matsumoto Castle. Crossing the moat through the bridge and walking into the castle, you can learn about its 400 years’ history since Japan’s Warring States Period during the 15th and 16th centuries. Climb to the top of the castle to enjoy the full view of Matsumoto. Next, take a guided walking tour to the nearby Nakamachi, a traditional business hub and thriving shopping district. Admire the well-preserved ancient merchant buildings and warehouses along the street, and linger at the small shops selling various crafts, kimonos, and sake. Later, pay a visit to the Matsumoto City Museum of Art, a place full of creative design. If you are a fan of the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, then you will definitely love this museum. As Kusama’s hometown, Matsumoto provides an infinite source for her creation. Get amazed by the visual impact brought by colorful art paintings and sculptures featuring polka dots. Finally, our guide will take you back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Iroha Grand Hotel Matsumoto Eki-Mae (4 stars) or Hotel Buena Vista (5 stars)

After breakfast, please check out and take a bus to Takayama by yourself (tickets reserved and included).

➤ First, arrive at the Matsumoto Bus Terminal which is just a 5-minute walk south of Iroha Grand Hotel Matsumoto Eki-Mae and north of Hotel Buena Vista. From here, a 2.5-hour bus ride will take you to Takayama Nohi Bus Center.

Our Takayama guide will greet you at the bus center and accompany you on an in-depth tour around this old town. You’ll find this less-frequented destination handpicked by our travel experts to be a perfect getaway for a quiet holiday. After a break at the hotel, let’s check out the Edo-period Old Streets of Sanmachi Suji, the most famous historic district of Hida Takayama. Get fascinated by the quaint wooden houses and eye-opened by the skills of the local artisans in traditional breweries, sauce factories, dyeing houses, and cloth workshops. In the afternoon, follow the guide to see the Takayama Jinya Building, the seat of government 400 years ago. Before coming here in person, you would hardly imagine that such a secluded place in the mountains was once an important direct jurisdiction of the Japanese shogunate. The government offices, conference rooms, a kitchen, and even an interrogation room are clearly displayed in front of you. Next, take the 1,200-year-old Hida Kokubunji Temple with its prominent Three-storied Pagoda as our last stop.

➤ Tip: Takayama old town is not big and most of the sights are within walking distance. You can wander around on your own if it’s still early. The famous Hida beef is worth a try.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Takayama Green Hotel (4 stars) or Hidatei Hanaougi (Ryokan) (5 stars)

Today, you’ll first have a train travel by yourself from Takayama to Nagoya (tickets reserved and included).

➤ From Takayama Green Hotel, just walk 7 minutes northeast to Takayama Station; while from the hotel Hidatei Hanaougi, walk 4 minutes east to Matsumotobashi Bridge to take the Furukawa Kamioka Line for 6 minutes (6 stops) to Nadacho 5chome, and walk 3 minutes west to Takayama Station.

Board the train for a 2.5-hour ride to Nagoya. Our guide will meet you upon arrival and escort you to the hotel for check-in. Then we’ll start a Nagoya city tour from the Atsuta Jingu Shrine, which is said to have been built in the 3rd century and is highly revered for its preservation of a sacred sword symbolizing the imperial throne passed down by successive Japanese emperors. Frequent sacrificial activities, festivals and weddings also make it full of lively atmosphere throughout the year. Next, the guide will take you to the leafy Hisaya Odori Park in the city center, pass the Nagoya TV Tower (Chubu Electric Power MIRAI TOWER) and Oasis 21 shopping mall, and then to Sakae, a prosperous retail and entertainment district to spend a leisurely afternoon. Finally, we’ll visit the Osu Kannon Temple and the adjacent Osu Shopping District, and return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel (4 stars) or Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel (5 stars)

Today you are about to complete an interesting challenge - to hike the Nakasendo Way, a mountain trail from the Edo Period (1603 – 1868 AD) that connected Tokyo and Kyoto. There were many post towns along the route, and the current section between Magome and Tsumago is one of the best preserved parts of the trail.

In the morning, our guide will pick you up from your hotel to take the train and bus to Magome, a pristine village that is the starting point for today’s 3-hour hike. After visiting the village, pack your bags and set off. The post stations along the way retain wooden houses from hundreds of years ago, full of retro atmosphere, and between the post stations are amazing natural scenery. Feel surrounded by dense forests, comforted by secluded villages, amazed by the small waterfalls appearing from time to time, and take a deep breath in nature. Walking through such a special path hand in hand will be the most unforgettable experience of your trip. Finally, you will arrive at Tsumago, where you will visit and rest in the town before taking a 1.5-hour express train back to Nagoya for the night.

Travel Tip: Encountering a bear is not common during the Nakasendo way hiking. But for safety reason, you are advised to hire a bell to take along with, which could be very useful in scaring away bears.

Deposit to be paid when you rent a bell: JP￥2100 (around US$14)
Amount to be returned: JP￥2000 (around US$13)
Rental price: JP￥100 (around US$1)
Where to rent: Magome Tourist Information Center (TEL 0573-69-2336)
Where to return: Tsumago Tourist Information Center (TEL 0264-57-3123)

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Nagoya Tokyu Hotel (4 stars) or Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel (5 stars)

Take a morning train from Nagoya to Kyoto (tickets reserved and included).

➤ From Nagoya Tokyu Hotel, walk 9 minutes west to Sakae Station to take the Higashiyama Line for 6 minutes (2 stops) to Nagoya Station. From Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, just walk 1 minute west to the station. Here, take a half-hour bullet train to Kyoto.

Upon arrival, our Kyoto guide will be ready waiting for you at the train station. First, visit the Nijo Castle, the ancient Japanese shogun’s office and palace, to appreciate the well-preserved paintings, carvings and architectural features of the Momoyama Period (1673 – 1603 AD). Before noon, plunge into the Nishiki Market, a highly regarded local food paradise. Various snacks such as Japanese dango, tempura, teppanyaki, and sushi will make your mouth water.

In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Temple of the Golden Pavilion. In addition to the halo of World Heritage, let us stand in front of the pool before the Golden Pavilion, and watch the beautiful reflection, to recall the glory of a samurai family and imagine how a general integrated power with wealth and faith to create his own work of art. Next, head to the Shimogamo Shrine to admire its riverside views surrounded by lush forests. Not to be missed is a sacred tree called ‘Renri-no Sakaki’, actually two trees intertwined into one trunk, which is regarded as a holy place for the Japanese to pray for love and marriage. Following the correct direction pointed by our guide, you can circle the hall three times to complete the prayer ceremony, which can bless your marriage, childbirth, and family harmony. Finally, the guide can escort you to the hotel or leave you in Potoncho, which is a long alley lined with restaurants and bars, a good place for dinner. After dinner, take a walk along the nearby Kamo River if you like and take a bus or taxi back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mitsui Garden Kyoto Station (4 stars) or The Thousand Kyoto (5 stars)

We’ll visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine in the morning, when Senbon Torii, the most famous sight in the shrine, is at its best in the morning sunlight – 10,000 red torii gates stretching several miles from the mountain foot to the mountaintop. Ask the guide to take a picture of you at the most photogenic location. Next, visit the Pure Water Temple. In addition to the popular Otowa Waterfall, Hondo Main Hall, and Kiyomizu Stage, the guide will also take you to the Jishu-Jinja Shrine inside, a famous place for praying for love fortune. In front of the shrine there are two stones about ten meters apart. Try walking from one to another blindfolded, touch it, and your love and marriage will go much more smoothly.

Coming out of the temple, we’ll start a walking tour along the slate-paved ramps of Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, passing through distinctive shops selling souvenirs and snacks, take photos before the classic Yasaka Pagoda of the Hokan-ji Temple, and reach Gion geisha district to admire the well-preserved traditional wooden houses and happen to see a kimono-clad geisha.

★ Complimentary Kimono Photoshoot Experience
We’ll offer you a photo shoot gift for free. Our guide will take you to a kimono rental shop to choose the clothes you like, and a professional stylist will help you put on layers of traditional Japanese kimono, and do elaborate hair and makeup for you. Walk hand in hand with your lover in the quaint streets of Kyoto, and take a typical Japanese style couple photo, which will be an evocative moment of your honeymoon tour.★ Tea Ceremony with Maiko
Finally, the guide will leave after taking you to a teahouse in the Hanamikoji Street. Watch a tea ceremony performed by young maikos here while enjoying dried sweets and matcha green tea. You can make your own matcha, communicate with the maikos, and take a commemorative photo. After the show, enjoy your free time at Gion and then hire a taxi back to your hotel in about 10 minutes.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mitsui Garden Kyoto Station (4 stars) or The Thousand Kyoto (5 stars)

Take a buffer day. You can continue to explore the old city of Kyoto in your own pace, or take a walk in the suburbs. Arashiyama, half an hour west of Kyoto by train, is a good choice, with secluded valleys for appreciating cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn, and its bamboo forest being a cool escape in summer.

➤ Tip: If you do not need this free day, feel free to contact us, as all our tour itineraries can be customized to your needs.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Mitsui Garden Kyoto Station (4 stars) or The Thousand Kyoto (5 stars）

Your two-week trip to Japan is coming to an end. Enjoy a rich breakfast, and make your own way to the Osaka Kansai International Airport for your flight home. We hope you are satisfied with our service.

Meals: Breakfast

➤ How to Get to the Airport:
1. Walk 7 minutes south from your hotel to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit, and take the Airport Limousine Bus for 90 minutes to the Osaka Kansai International Airport, costing USD18 per person.
2. Walk 7 minutes west from your hotel to Kyoto Station to take the JR train Haruka Line for 84 minutes to Kansai-Airport Station, costing USD 27 per person.