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Japanese Hotsprings Honeymoon

11 Nights: from AU$10479 per person (twin share) Trip Code: HSCS

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Japan's hot spring bathing culture and scenic countryside make it a wonderfully romantic setting for a honeymoon. Although at most onsen baths men and women bathe separately, we've chosen some wonderful ryokan inns with private outdoor hot springs for you to enjoy together. Read more >

The pinnacle of this honeymoon is a stay in the wonderful hot spring resort of Kinosaki Onsen. A little town full of traditional buildings and canals filled with koi carp, Kinosaki is home to seven bathhouses, all of which make use of the area's natural thermal springs. Your ryokan will give you yukata robes and geta sandals so you can clip-clop between bathhouses, a wonderful way to absorb traditional Japanese culture!

Your Kinosaki ryokan room will have a private hot spring bath for you to enjoy as a couple, as will your accommodation in Hakone. As the gateway to the Fuji-Hakone National Park, Hakone offers views of Mount Fuji, excellent museums, and plenty of options to sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery.

Of course, alongside these traditional retreats we've included modern boutique hotel stays in the must-see cities of Tokyo. Kyoto, and Osaka. In Tokyo we've included a day with a guide who can help you get the lay of the land and you'll feel confident about exploring on your own in no time. In Kyoto you'll both have the opportunity to try on an exquisite kimono will taking a private tea ceremony in an elegant teahouse.

Customize your trip: As with all our trips, this itinerary is completely customizable. Fancy splashing out a 5* stay in the capital? How about a memorable dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant, or a cocktail-themed food tour? Do you love the outdoors and want to go on an unforgettable hike together through Kamikochi National Park? We can do all those and more, so do get in touch and we can start planning your perfect honeymoon together.

At a glance

What's Included

What's included

11 nights' accommodation (three nights Japanese-style)
Breakfast every day, two lunches and three evening meals
All transport between destinations
Private car airport transfers
Hakone Free Pass for transport in the Hakone region
Manaca transport card with 2,500 yen credit for city transport
Private guides in Tokyo & Kyoto
Private Kyoto tea ceremony with kimono rental
Private evening guided walk of Gion district in Kyoto
Pocket WiFi device
Your personalised InsideJapan Info-Pack

What's NOT included:

International flights
Local transport (buses, subways, taxis) at any destination unless otherwise specified
Any entrance fees including those for shrines, temples and museums
Baggage handling and luggage forwarding

Trip Highlights

Stay in boutique hotels & top quality ryokan
Take a private tea ceremony wearing an elegant kimono
Indulge in Osaka's street food

Explore Tokyo with a private guide
Enjoy private hot spring baths in Hakone & Kinosaki Onsen
Explore atmospheric Gion with a geisha guide

For more information email us: info-aus@insidejapantours.com or call: + 61 7 3186 8800

What, where, when and how...

Japanese Hotsprings Honeymoon - 12 Days

Destinations

Japanese Hotsprings Honeymoon - 12 Days - Day by Day

Japanese Hotsprings Honeymoon - 12 Days - Accommodation

Tokyo

Gate Hotel Kaminarimon

Superior
Hakone

Ginyu

Deluxe
Kyoto

Mume

Superior
Kinosaki Onsen

Nishimuraya Honkan

Deluxe
Osaka

Osaka Marriott Miyako

Deluxe

Japanese Hotsprings Honeymoon - 12 Days - Experiences

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Day 10-12

Indulge in Osaka's street food culture.

To round off your trip, you'll spend the last two nights in Osaka, one of the coolest cities in the country. Osaka is known for its food; armed with your complimentary Info-Pack you'll have tons of recommendations of where to get the best takoyaki octopus dumplings, savoury okonomiyaki pancakes, and kushikatsu fried skewers. But if you want a bit more guidance, we can arrange a private street food tour with one of our favourite local guides. On your final day, we'll arrange a private car to whisk you in comfort to the airport. We hope you've enjoyed your honeymoon in Japan!

Overnight: Osaka Marriott Miyako
Day 1-3

Welcome to Japan! Your honeymoon begins in style as you are taken by private car from Tokyo Narita Airport to your hotel in historic Asakusa.

On your first full day in the capital you'll have the services of a private guide who will show you the very best Tokyo has to offer. Meiji Shrine is a great place to start, with a beautiful forest setting and a Shinto wedding held here nearly every day! For a romantic turn, take a trip to the historic Asakusa quarter and hop on a boat for a trip down the Sumida River.

On your second full day you'll have a free day to continue exploring Tokyo independently. We recommend a trip to the top of the Skytree, the newest addition to Tokyo's skyline, which may even reward you with views of Mount Fuji. In the early evening one of our Insider staff will meet and accompany you to an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) for dinner and drinks. Our Insider will be able to introduce you to Japanese dining etiquette and help you sample some fantastic Japanese dishes!

Overnight: Gate Hotel Kaminarimon
Day 4-5

Swap high-rises for hotsprings in Hakone.

After taking the aptly named ‘Romantic Car' Limited Express train from Tokyo to Hakone, you'll have two full day to enjoy all that Hakone has to offer.

If you're an art fan, the Open Air Museum is a must-visit, with dozens of striking outdoor sculptures set against the backdrop of the mountains. If you're simply there to enjoy the views, there's a whole host of transport to take you around the area: cable cars, mountain trains, and even a boat ride across the lake. And if all you want to do is relax, you can try out the baths at the Yunessun hot spring complex or enjoy the pools in privacy at your gorgeous ryokan inn. Breakfast and dinner is included on both nights.

Overnight: Ginyu
Day 6-8

Kyoto is the cultural heart of Japan and here you'll be staying in a wonderful boutique hotel on the edge of the Gion district.

After ridiing the Shinkansen bullet train west to Kyoto, in the early evening we'll arrange a private guided walk through Gion, where with a bit of luck you'll spot a geisha hurrying between teahouse appointments.

On your first full day in Kyoto you'll join a local guide for a half-day tour to see the top sights and get some tips for the rest of your stay. In the afternoon, you'll have the chance to try on a gorgeous kimono while taking a private tea ceremony in an elegant teahouse. To round off the day, we can arrange a restaurant reservation for you at one of our favourite restaurants which service the best tempura in the city.

The following day will be at leisure, either to continue exploring the city, like the atmospheric bamboo groves of Arashiyama, or to go out on a day trip to nearby Nara. The choice is yours.

Overnight: Mume
Day 9

Stroll the traditional streets of Kinosaki Onsen in your yukata robe.

After three days of sightseeing, you'll probably be ready for a bit more R&R! Next up is Kinosaki Onsen, a postcard-perfect hot spring town on the Japan Sea Coast, just a two-hour train ride north of Kyoto.

The town is famous for its hot spring baths, and there are seven public baths spread across the town for anyone to try. Our favourite thing about Kinosaki Onsen is how everyone dons their yukata robes and wooden geta sandals to stroll around town; if you're visiting during the spring, rows of cherry blossom trees line the central canal, offering the perfect backdrop for some commemorative photos.

We have chosen the best ryokan inn in town for you on your honeymoon. At this incredible historic property your traditional room will have its own private open-air hot spring bath. Bliss! Dinner will be a full kaiseki course meal featuring local and seasonal ingredients.

Overnight: Nishimuraya Honkan
Day 10-12

Indulge in Osaka's street food culture.

To round off your trip, you'll spend the last two nights in Osaka, one of the coolest cities in the country. Osaka is known for its food; armed with your complimentary Info-Pack you'll have tons of recommendations of where to get the best takoyaki octopus dumplings, savoury okonomiyaki pancakes, and kushikatsu fried skewers. But if you want a bit more guidance, we can arrange a private street food tour with one of our favourite local guides. On your final day, we'll arrange a private car to whisk you in comfort to the airport. We hope you've enjoyed your honeymoon in Japan!

Overnight: Osaka Marriott Miyako
Day 1-3

Welcome to Japan! Your honeymoon begins in style as you are taken by private car from Tokyo Narita Airport to your hotel in historic Asakusa.

On your first full day in the capital you'll have the services of a private guide who will show you the very best Tokyo has to offer. Meiji Shrine is a great place to start, with a beautiful forest setting and a Shinto wedding held here nearly every day! For a romantic turn, take a trip to the historic Asakusa quarter and hop on a boat for a trip down the Sumida River.

On your second full day you'll have a free day to continue exploring Tokyo independently. We recommend a trip to the top of the Skytree, the newest addition to Tokyo's skyline, which may even reward you with views of Mount Fuji. In the early evening one of our Insider staff will meet and accompany you to an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) for dinner and drinks. Our Insider will be able to introduce you to Japanese dining etiquette and help you sample some fantastic Japanese dishes!

Overnight: Gate Hotel Kaminarimon

Previous story Next story

Day 1-3

Welcome to Japan! Your honeymoon begins in style as you are taken by private car from Tokyo Narita Airport to your hotel in historic Asakusa.

On your first full day in the capital you'll have the services of a private guide who will show you the very best Tokyo has to offer. Meiji Shrine is a great place to start, with a beautiful forest setting and a Shinto wedding held here nearly every day! For a romantic turn, take a trip to the historic Asakusa quarter and hop on a boat for a trip down the Sumida River.

On your second full day you'll have a free day to continue exploring Tokyo independently. We recommend a trip to the top of the Skytree, the newest addition to Tokyo's skyline, which may even reward you with views of Mount Fuji. In the early evening one of our Insider staff will meet and accompany you to an izakaya (Japanese-style pub) for dinner and drinks. Our Insider will be able to introduce you to Japanese dining etiquette and help you sample some fantastic Japanese dishes!

Overnight: Gate Hotel Kaminarimon
Day 4-5

Swap high-rises for hotsprings in Hakone.

After taking the aptly named ‘Romantic Car' Limited Express train from Tokyo to Hakone, you'll have two full day to enjoy all that Hakone has to offer.

If you're an art fan, the Open Air Museum is a must-visit, with dozens of striking outdoor sculptures set against the backdrop of the mountains. If you're simply there to enjoy the views, there's a whole host of transport to take you around the area: cable cars, mountain trains, and even a boat ride across the lake. And if all you want to do is relax, you can try out the baths at the Yunessun hot spring complex or enjoy the pools in privacy at your gorgeous ryokan inn. Breakfast and dinner is included on both nights.

Overnight: Ginyu
Day 6-8

Kyoto is the cultural heart of Japan and here you'll be staying in a wonderful boutique hotel on the edge of the Gion district.

After ridiing the Shinkansen bullet train west to Kyoto, in the early evening we'll arrange a private guided walk through Gion, where with a bit of luck you'll spot a geisha hurrying between teahouse appointments.

On your first full day in Kyoto you'll join a local guide for a half-day tour to see the top sights and get some tips for the rest of your stay. In the afternoon, you'll have the chance to try on a gorgeous kimono while taking a private tea ceremony in an elegant teahouse. To round off the day, we can arrange a restaurant reservation for you at one of our favourite restaurants which service the best tempura in the city.

The following day will be at leisure, either to continue exploring the city, like the atmospheric bamboo groves of Arashiyama, or to go out on a day trip to nearby Nara. The choice is yours.

Overnight: Mume
Day 9

Stroll the traditional streets of Kinosaki Onsen in your yukata robe.

After three days of sightseeing, you'll probably be ready for a bit more R&R! Next up is Kinosaki Onsen, a postcard-perfect hot spring town on the Japan Sea Coast, just a two-hour train ride north of Kyoto.

The town is famous for its hot spring baths, and there are seven public baths spread across the town for anyone to try. Our favourite thing about Kinosaki Onsen is how everyone dons their yukata robes and wooden geta sandals to stroll around town; if you're visiting during the spring, rows of cherry blossom trees line the central canal, offering the perfect backdrop for some commemorative photos.

We have chosen the best ryokan inn in town for you on your honeymoon. At this incredible historic property your traditional room will have its own private open-air hot spring bath. Bliss! Dinner will be a full kaiseki course meal featuring local and seasonal ingredients.

Overnight: Nishimuraya Honkan
Day 10-12

Indulge in Osaka's street food culture.

To round off your trip, you'll spend the last two nights in Osaka, one of the coolest cities in the country. Osaka is known for its food; armed with your complimentary Info-Pack you'll have tons of recommendations of where to get the best takoyaki octopus dumplings, savoury okonomiyaki pancakes, and kushikatsu fried skewers. But if you want a bit more guidance, we can arrange a private street food tour with one of our favourite local guides. On your final day, we'll arrange a private car to whisk you in comfort to the airport. We hope you've enjoyed your honeymoon in Japan!

Overnight: Osaka Marriott Miyako

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Self-Guided Adventure Japanese Hotsprings Honeymoon
Excellent
Fantastic from start to finish - listening to our likes and preferences to plan the trip, and whilst there giving great support.
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Self-Guided Adventure Japanese Hotsprings Honeymoon
Excellent
We were very happy with our itinerary and accommodation, especially being our honeymoon, and made our experience in Japan memorable. Even though it was our first time…
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Trip Reviews

Self-Guided Adventure Japanese Hotsprings Honeymoon
Excellent
Fantastic from start to finish - listening to our likes and preferences to plan the trip, and whilst there giving great support.
Read more >
Self-Guided Adventure Japanese Hotsprings Honeymoon
Excellent
We were very happy with our itinerary and accommodation, especially being our honeymoon, and made our experience in Japan memorable. Even though it was our first time…
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(12 month average based on 3 reviews)

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