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Honeymoon Escape
from US$16188 per person (twin share)
10 Nights Trip Code: EPJHM11
Celebrate the start of married life on a luxury honeymoon through Japan's mountains, countryside, and historic cities. Read more >
Begin in Tokyo, where centuries-old shrines sit beneath glittering skyscrapers and neon-lit streets buzz late into the night. Travel north into the Japanese Alps, where the pace slows dramatically. Explore Matsumoto and its striking ‘black crow’ castle before settling into traditional ryokan and countryside retreats, where private onsen baths, seasonal kaiseki dinners, and warm hospitality encourage complete relaxation.
Cross the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery that changes beautifully with the seasons, from towering spring snow walls to fiery autumn colours. In Gokayama and Toyama, experience a quieter side of Japan, staying in restored farmhouses, meeting local communities, and discovering traditions that have endured for centuries.
Kyoto brings a return to elegance and romance. Wander historic streets, cycle through hidden backstreets with a private guide, and take part in a traditional wedding kimono photoshoot inside a beautifully preserved townhouse. With ancient temples, atmospheric districts, and refined cuisine, Kyoto offers countless opportunities to slow down and enjoy time together.
Your honeymoon ends with a final evening in Tokyo, the perfect chance for one last unforgettable dinner, cocktail bar, or shopping experience before returning home with memories that will last a lifetime.
What's included
10 nights' luxury stays
Airport transfers by private vehicle
Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 4 evening meals
All transfers using luxury-chartered vehicles and 1st class shinkansen / express trains
Kurobe Alpine Route One-Day pass with guide
Full day private guide in Tokyo including entrance fees & lunch
Half day private guides in Gokayama and Matsumoto
Wedding Kimono Dress Up & Photoshoot in Kyoto
Private e-bike tour in Kyoto
Your personalised InsideJapan Info-Pack
Pocket WiFi device
What's NOT included:
International flights
Local transport (buses, subways, taxis) at any destination unless otherwise stated
Baggage handling and luggage forwarding (details will be highlighted in your Info Pack to pay locally)
Trip Highlights
- Insider Tokyo full day tour
- Kurobe Alpine Adventure [Japan Alps]
- Craft and culture half day in Gokayama
- Kyoto Cycling City Tour
- Matsumoto castle town
- ‘Etchu Isami Taiko Drumming'
- Wedding kimono dress up and photoshoot in Kyoto
Ready to plan your trip?
For more information email us: [email protected] or call: + 44 117 244 3470
What, where, when and how...
Honeymoon Escape - 11 Days
Honeymoon Escape - 11 Days - Day by Day
Honeymoon Escape - 11 Days - Accommodation
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Day 1-2
Arrive in Tokyo and settle into the electric atmosphere of Shinjuku, home to the world's busiest station and endless neon-lit streets. The next day, explore the city with your private guide and driver, tailored entirely to your interests.
Discover historic Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple, wander hidden backstreets of old Tokyo, or experience the energy of Shibuya Crossing. You may prefer quieter moments in Hamarikyu Garden or browsing Tokyo's beautifully curated food halls. For a more local experience, we can also arrange your day using Tokyo's famously efficient subway system.
Suggested Accommodation: Park Hyatt
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Day 3-4
Your alpine adventure begins as you depart Tokyo for Matsumoto, a historic castle town set beneath the Japanese Alps, before continuing to your alpine ryokan retreat. Over two peaceful evenings, enjoy seasonal cuisine, quiet hospitality, and the comfort of your private onsen bath.
The following day is intentionally unhurried, perhaps a morning soak in the outdoor onsen, followed by locally guided activities that reflect the season, or simply time at rest. Your journey then crosses the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a 90km passage through the Northern Alps by cable car, ropeway, and electric bus. Highlights include dramatic mountain scenery, the impressive Kurobe Dam, and, in spring, towering snow walls reaching up to 20 metres high.
Suggested Accommodation: Kai Alps
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Day 5-6
Your next two days unfold through a series of cultural encounters, through the rhythmic energy of taiko drumming, the quiet precision of a tea ceremony, or time spent learning directly from local artisans.
Visit UNESCO-listed Gokayama, famed for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, where you'll try washi paper making, enjoy a local soba lunch, and meet farmers from this remote mountain community. Surrounded by the Northern Alps and the Sea of Japan, Toyama is shaped by pure alpine waters and is celebrated for some of Japan's finest seafood, including exceptionally fresh sushi. This immersive experience offers a genuine connection to Japan's rural traditions, landscapes, and way of life.
Suggested Accommodation: Rakudo-An
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Day 7-9
Continue by train to Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years. Here, tradition and atmosphere take centre stage, offering a striking contrast to the Alps.
Highlights include a traditional wedding kimono photoshoot within a beautifully preserved townhouse, where you'll experience the elegance and rituals of historic Japan. You'll also explore the city on a private guided e-bike tour through Kyoto's backstreets, cycling through the Gion and Miyagawacho geisha districts, along the Shirakawa River, and into the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, revealing a more intimate and local side of the city.
Suggested Accommodation: Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
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Day 10
Your final day brings you back to Tokyo for one last evening, time to revisit a favourite spot, enjoy an unforgettable meal, or simply soak up the energy of the city before your journey home.
If time allows, speak to your travel consultant about extending your stay in Tokyo. It's a city that rewards time, with something new to discover at every turn.
Suggested Accommodation: Janu Tokyo
-
Day 1-2
Arrive in Tokyo and settle into the electric atmosphere of Shinjuku, home to the world's busiest station and endless neon-lit streets. The next day, explore the city with your private guide and driver, tailored entirely to your interests.
Discover historic Asakusa and Senso-ji Temple, wander hidden backstreets of old Tokyo, or experience the energy of Shibuya Crossing. You may prefer quieter moments in Hamarikyu Garden or browsing Tokyo's beautifully curated food halls. For a more local experience, we can also arrange your day using Tokyo's famously efficient subway system.
Suggested Accommodation: Park Hyatt
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Day 3-4
Your alpine adventure begins as you depart Tokyo for Matsumoto, a historic castle town set beneath the Japanese Alps, before continuing to your alpine ryokan retreat. Over two peaceful evenings, enjoy seasonal cuisine, quiet hospitality, and the comfort of your private onsen bath.
The following day is intentionally unhurried, perhaps a morning soak in the outdoor onsen, followed by locally guided activities that reflect the season, or simply time at rest. Your journey then crosses the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, a 90km passage through the Northern Alps by cable car, ropeway, and electric bus. Highlights include dramatic mountain scenery, the impressive Kurobe Dam, and, in spring, towering snow walls reaching up to 20 metres high.
Suggested Accommodation: Kai Alps
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Day 5-6
Your next two days unfold through a series of cultural encounters, through the rhythmic energy of taiko drumming, the quiet precision of a tea ceremony, or time spent learning directly from local artisans.
Visit UNESCO-listed Gokayama, famed for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses, where you'll try washi paper making, enjoy a local soba lunch, and meet farmers from this remote mountain community. Surrounded by the Northern Alps and the Sea of Japan, Toyama is shaped by pure alpine waters and is celebrated for some of Japan's finest seafood, including exceptionally fresh sushi. This immersive experience offers a genuine connection to Japan's rural traditions, landscapes, and way of life.
Suggested Accommodation: Rakudo-An
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Day 7-9
Continue by train to Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years. Here, tradition and atmosphere take centre stage, offering a striking contrast to the Alps.
Highlights include a traditional wedding kimono photoshoot within a beautifully preserved townhouse, where you'll experience the elegance and rituals of historic Japan. You'll also explore the city on a private guided e-bike tour through Kyoto's backstreets, cycling through the Gion and Miyagawacho geisha districts, along the Shirakawa River, and into the Kyoto Imperial Palace Park, revealing a more intimate and local side of the city.
Suggested Accommodation: Garrya Nijo Castle Kyoto
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Day 10
Your final day brings you back to Tokyo for one last evening, time to revisit a favourite spot, enjoy an unforgettable meal, or simply soak up the energy of the city before your journey home.
If time allows, speak to your travel consultant about extending your stay in Tokyo. It's a city that rewards time, with something new to discover at every turn.
Suggested Accommodation: Janu Tokyo
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