✦ H O N E Y M O O N ✦
April 12 – 30, 2026 · Tokyo · Kyoto · Yufuin · Okinawa
The Journey
Apr 12
Overnight flight
🛫 Departure
AUS → LAX → HND
Apr 29–30
Homeward bound
🏠 Home
1 night HND · then AUS
Apr 12
🛫 Departure
AUS → LAX → HND · Overnight flight
Apr 29–30
🏠 Home
1 night HND · then AUS
Trip Finances
✈ Transit & Getting Around
AUS → LAX → HND · OKA → HND → DTW → AUS
Haneda ↔ Shinagawa · both ends of trip
Nozomi · Apr 17 · ~2h 15min
Nozomi/Sakura · Apr 22 · ~2h 20min
Hakata → Yufuin · Apr 22 · ~2h 10min · Book Mar 22 at 10AM JST!
Direct highway bus · Apr 24 · ~100 min
FUK → OKA · Apr 24 · ~1h 40min · Peach/ANA
Private car · Apr 24 · ~60 min · Onna Village
🏨 Accommodation
4 nights · Apr 13–17
5 nights · Apr 17–22 · Breakfast included
2 nights · Apr 22–24 · All meals included
5 nights · Apr 24–29 · Ocean Front King
1 night · Apr 29 · Near Haneda Airport
🎯 Experiences
Daimaru Shinsaibashi · Osaka day trip from Kyoto · Reservation recommended
Confirmed & Paid
$7,316
Flights + 3 hotels locked in
Total Committed
~$8,649
Including Ikkoten pay-on-arrival
Transit & Experiences
~$1,178
All transit legs + Nishikawa workshop · book ahead
Full Trip Estimate
~$12,600
Includes ~$2,500 food, activities & spending money
The electric city — neon, temples, and endless discovery
Your Hotel
Mitsui Garden Hotel
Jingugaen Tokyo Premier
Key Logistics
Activity Menu — Pick what feels right
TeamLab Planets
Immersive digital art — borderless and beautiful. Book ahead, sells out fast.
TeamLab Borderless
The larger, more expansive TeamLab experience. Pick one of the two — both are extraordinary.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Peaceful forested walk to a stunning Shinto shrine. Leads naturally into Harajuku after.
Harajuku & Omotesando
Takeshita St for quirky culture, Omotesando for beautiful architecture and boutiques.
Ginza & Imperial Gardens
Upscale boulevard and the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace — free entry.
Shibuya Sky Observatory
Best 360° rooftop view in Tokyo. Pre-book fast-track tickets — sells out especially at sunset.
Tokyo Skytree
Iconic tower, 350m up. Stunning at dusk. Pre-book to skip the line.
Shinjuku Nightlife
Memory Lane (Omoide Yokocho) for yakitori smoke and sake, or Golden Gai for tiny intimate bars with personality.
Ancient temples, lantern-lit alleys, and the soul of Japan
Your Hotel
The General Kyoto
Bukkouji Shinmachi
Key Logistics
Activity Menu — Pick what feels right
Nishiki Market
The "Kitchen of Kyoto" — five-block covered market, perfect for lunch and grazing on snacks.
Arashiyama: Tenryu-ji & Monkey Park
UNESCO garden with mountain reflections, plus macaques with panoramic Kyoto views above. A fantastic combo day.
Philosopher's Path + Nanzen-ji
2km canal walk → Zen temple with a brick Roman aqueduct. Climb the Sanmon gate for views over the city.
Higashiyama: Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
Best-preserved Edo streetscape in Japan. Stone lanes, matcha cafes, pottery shops. Plan a full afternoon here.
Sagano Scenic Railway
One of Japan's most beautiful train rides through the Hozu River gorge. Book in advance — sells out.
Tofuku-ji Temple
Stunning Zen gardens — moss, stone, raked gravel. Quieter than the famous temples. A hidden gem.
Gion & Hanamikoji Street
Golden hour in Gion is magical. Lantern-lit teahouses, possible geiko sightings after 6 PM. Walk slowly and soak it in.
Pontocho Alley for Dinner
Narrow riverside alley of intimate restaurants. Kaiseki, yakitori, sake — all excellent. Just wander and pick what looks good.
Tea Ceremony Experience
30–60 min traditional ceremony. Many options near Gion — reserve a day ahead. Quietly beautiful.
Osaka — Nishikawa Pillow Workshop + Dotonbori
15 min on the Shinkansen from Kyoto. Head to Daimaru Shinsaibashi to build your custom Nishikawa pillow (~$200–300, reservation recommended). Then walk Dotonbori for street food, takoyaki, and the famous Glico sign. Easy full day.
Nara — Deer Park & Great Buddha
45 min on the Kintetsu Express from Kyoto Station. Freely roaming deer that bow for crackers. Todai-ji houses Japan's largest bronze Buddha. Wrap up with a stroll through Naramachi's old merchant quarter. No booking needed — just show up.
Private onsen, wagyu kaiseki, and total surrender to stillness
Your Ryokan
Ikkoten Ryokan
湯富里の宿 一壷天
Your Two Days
While You're There
Private Rotenburo Soak
Your open-air bath is most magical in the morning mist. Stay as long as you want — this is exactly why you came here.
Kinrin Lake Walk
A short stroll from the ryokan. Steam rises off the lake at dawn — truly beautiful and very few tourists at that hour.
Yufuin Town Stroll
Charming small town with art galleries, boutiques, and cafes. Very walkable from the ryokan — no planning needed.
Yufuin Floral Village
Whimsical artisan market with galleries and craft shops. Great for unique souvenirs you won't find anywhere else.
Second Onsen Soak
Back to the rotenburo in the late afternoon before dinner. This is the whole point — lean into it completely.
Turquoise water, coral reefs, and the final chapter of an unforgettable trip
Your Resort
Halekulani Okinawa
ハレクラニ沖縄
Key Logistics
Activity Menu — Pick what feels right
Full Beach & Pool Day
Halekulani has its own beach. Build in at least one pure resort day — drinks, sun, ocean. You've earned a do-nothing day.
Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Book through the hotel activity desk. Romantic and spectacular. ~$60–90pp. A perfect Okinawa evening.
Paddleboarding & Kayaking
Available from the hotel beach. Great morning activity before it gets too hot. No experience needed.
Kerama Islands Snorkeling
Best water in Japan — coral, sea turtles, tropical fish in crystal clear turquoise. Ferry from Tomari Port ~1h. Worth every minute.
Scuba Diving
Okinawa has world-class dive sites. Many resorts offer guided dives for non-certified divers — no certification needed.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Whale sharks, manta rays, the massive Kuroshio Sea tank. Plan 3–4 hours. Ocean Expo Park surrounds it — beautiful grounds.
Naha City: Shuri Castle + Kokusai Street
UNESCO Ryukyuan palace + Okinawa's main shopping street. Makishi Market for a fresh seafood lunch. A great day out.
Cape Manzamo at Sunset
Iconic limestone cliff jutting over the sea. One of Okinawa's most photographed views — absolutely spectacular at golden hour.
Okinawan Dinner in Naha
Yunangi for traditional Okinawan home cooking — champuru stir-fry, rafute braised pork belly, and ice-cold Orion beer.