- Best time to go
- March to April and October to November
- Suggested stay
- 9 to 12 nights
- Pairs well with
- Seoul or the Maldives on the way home
Cherry blossom or autumn leaves, ryokan stays with private hot springs, bullet trains and the best food on earth. A honeymoon full of firsts.
Japan can feel complex to plan: rail passes, ryokan etiquette, restaurant reservations. We take care of all of it, with clear day-by-day notes so you can simply enjoy one of the most rewarding trips you’ll ever take.
Moments we'd plan for you
- Ryokan night with a private onsen
- Kyoto temples and Gion at dusk
- Shinkansen to Mount Fuji and Hakone
- Tokyo food tour and an omakase dinner
- Tokyo DisneySea or teamLab
- Tea ceremony in a traditional machiya
A sample itinerary
A starting point. We'll shape every day around your dates, budget and wishes.
Days 1–4
Tokyo
Shibuya, Asakusa and Ginza, a food tour with a local guide, and a day at Tokyo DisneySea or teamLab.
Days 5–6
Hakone
Views of Mount Fuji, a lake cruise and a ryokan with your own hot spring.
Days 7–10
Kyoto & Nara
Temples, bamboo groves, a tea ceremony and an evening walk through Gion.
Days 11–12
Osaka and home
Street food in Dotonbori before flying home from Osaka.
Where to stay
- Tokyo
- Shinjuku or Ginza for skyline views and easy trains to everything.
- Hakone
- A ryokan with its own hot spring, and Mount Fuji views on clear days.
- Kyoto
- Around Gion and Higashiyama, for traditional streets and temples at your door.
