6 Best Honeymoon Destinations in Japan

Japan is hot for honeymoon of newlyweds, to enjoy a sweet journey with the captivating culture and nature. Here are the enviable honeymoon destinations in Japan for you.

1. Hakone

Hakone is unmissable place nearby the capital Tokyo as well as beautiful Mt. Fuji. It’s easy to be reached and suitable for honeymoon tours. You can explore the Lake Ashi by the “pirate ship” sightseeing cruise or take the Hakone Komagatake Ropeway while looking Mt. Fuji into a distance. Even more wonderful, Hakone onsen is enjoyable in addition to the picturesque landscapes. As soaked in a private hot spring pool, you can refill yourselves and cozy up.

Hakone Shrine & Lake Ashi

2. Sapporo, Hokkaido

Sapporo is also a romantic honeymoon destination in Japan. As in Hokkaido, Sapporo has no summer heat but the chilly winter. It’s great to enjoy the stunning sceneries, especially the snow-covered scenes in winter, pure and beautiful. You can stick together for skiing or snowboarding to your heart’s content in a ski resort, or visit Shiroi Koibito Park, the studio of Shiroi Koibito (white lovers in Japanese), the famous chocolate biscuit at local. In the European-styled castle in Shiroi Koibito Park, you can learn the process of making chocolate and make your own chocolate biscuit in person.

3. Kyoto

Kyoto Historic Street

Kyoto, the millennial ancient capital, is one of the best honeymoon destinations in Japan. The antique streets and houses in Japanese style are atmospheric, and you can explore the long history to Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, etc. You can also enjoy a peaceful journey hand in hand while strolling along Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka and Philosopher’s Path, which are more gorgeous when cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring. Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama is a holy land for lovers apart from the scenic views, as it’s said that the couples walk cross the bridge without looking back would go on together to an old age.

4. Fuji Five Lakes

Since you are in Japan, the national symbol - Mt. Fuji is the must-see. Fuji Five Lakes won’t let you down as the best spots for viewing Mt. Fuji. Cruise, cable car, hiking, fishing, canoeing, traditional onsen bathing, etc. are all available there, which allows you take a leisurely and carefree honeymoon tour under Mt. Fuji. Lake Kawaguchi is the most-visited with Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway to the observation deck of Tenjozan Park. Besides, there are some interesting art museums on the lakeshores for you to explore.

5. Miyajima Island

Miyajima is well-known for the giant torii gate on the sea of Itsukushima Shrine. When you take the ferry there from Hiroshima downtown, you will be amazed at such a splendid architecture. Back of historic Itsukushima Shrine, you can hike on Mt. Misen. On the way to mountain top, you can encounter Daishoin Temple and lovely deer. If you would like to take the ropeway instead of walking trail, the bird’s eye views of the forest by sea are incomparable. To the mountain top, you can get a panoramic view of the whole island in the sea. It’s would be a relaxing thing to adventure around the world heritage island, and to start a new journey of life for newly-married couples.

Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island

Port & Beaches in Okinawa

6. Okinawa Beaches

Okinawa, in the southernmost of Japan, is praised as the oriental Hawaii. Composed of dotted islands in the warmer weather, it is prefect to spend your honeymoon holiday for beach fun. The subtropical scenery of sycamores, areca palms and beaches gives you a unique taste of Japan. Except for the historical sites like Shuri Castle and Nakijin Castle Ruins, you can see the elephant-like Manza Cape and witness the world of deep sea in Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. More importantly, you can enjoy beach volleyball, swimming, snorkeling, and such on. If you don’t want to move, lying for sunbathing also sounds good. At last, don’t forget to take the memorable photos of your honeymoon tour.