Hi everyone! My partner and I are planning our honeymoon for November 2026 and it will be our first time in Japan. We’re big foodies, nature/outdoors lovers, and want unique cultural experiences. Open to touristy things if they are really worth it,
In Tokyo/Kyoto we're staying in the Hyatt Regency but also included Ryokan stay in Hakone (Madoka no Mori)
Does this make sense logistically? Anything we aren't doing that we should, and visa versa?
Day 1: Arrival & Shinjuku
- Morning: Land at HND (04:50 AM). Airport Limousine Bus to Shinjuku.
- Daytime: Walk Shinjuku Central Park to stay awake, visit Tokyo Metro Govt Building Observatory, and explore Yodobashi Camera.
- Dining: Breakfast at Musashi no Mori Diner (ricotta pancakes); Lunch at Fu-unji (dipping ramen).
- Evening: Omoide Yokocho for yakitori and shopping at Don Quijote Shinjuku.
Day 2: Harajuku & Shibuya
- Morning: Meiji Jingu Shrine and Takeshita Street.
- Lunch: Harajuku Gyozaro.
- Afternoon: Shopping at Onitsuka Tiger Nippon Made and walking Cat Street.
- Evening: Dry head spa at MINT Shibuya, sunset at Shibuya Sky, and dinner at Uobei Sushi.
Day 3: Tsukiji, Ginza & Books
- Morning: Tsukiji Outer Market street food grazing and Hamarikyu Gardens.
- Lunch: Grill Bon Ginza (beef katsu sandos).
- Afternoon: Browse Jimbocho Book Town and visit Gotokuji Temple.
- Evening: Matsuzaka beef dinner at Rokkasen followed by a night stroll through Kabukicho.
Day 4: Ueno & Asakusa
- Morning: Tokyo National Museum in Ueno.
- Lunch: Daikokuya Tempura in Asakusa.
- Afternoon: Senso-ji Temple and Nakamise Street, followed by a milk flight at Hokkaido Milk Bar.
- Evening: Kappabashi Kitchen Town and dinner at Ramen Tatsunoya.
Day 5: Kichijoji Chill
- Morning: Relaxing walk at Inokashira Park with the swan boats.
- Lunch: Standing sushi at Harmonica Yokocho.
- Afternoon: Cat Cafe Temari no Ouchi and Kichijoji Sunroad.
- Evening: Casual dinner at CoCo Ichibanya Curry.
Day 6: Hakone Honeymoon Luxury
- Morning: Odakyu Romancecar GSE to Hakone-Yumoto.
- Activity: Hakone Loop (Tozan Train, Ropeway, Owakudani, Pirate Ship Cruise).
- Stay: Gora Hanaougi Madoka no Mori (private onsen suite and Kaiseki dinner).
Day 7: Kyoto Arrival
- Morning: Shinkansen to Kyoto.
- Afternoon: Explore Nishiki Market and walk Pontocho Alley at dusk.
- Evening: Dinner at Kyoto Ramen Koji.
Day 8: Kyoto Icons & Kobe Beef
- Morning: Tour of Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, and Arashiyama.
- Lunch: Tonkatsu at Katsukura.
- Evening: Romantic A5 Kobe Beef dinner at Mouriya Gion and cocktails at Bar Rocking Chair.
Day 9: Ancient Traditions
- Morning: Kiyomizu-dera and Sannenzaka/Ninenzaka.
- Lunch: Oyakodon at Hisago.
- Afternoon: Kennin-ji Temple and Tea Ceremony at Camellia Flower.
- Evening: High-end Omakase at Sushi Gion Matsudaya.
Day 10: Nara Day Trip
- Morning: Feed the deer at Nara Park and visit Todai-ji.
- Lunch: Nakatanidou (mochi) and local udon.
- Evening: Return to Kyoto for shabu-shabu at Agotsuyu Yamafuku.
Day 11: Osaka Food Tour & Departure
- Morning: Travel to Osaka and explore Dotonbori.
- Lunch: Okonomiyaki at Mizuno.
- Afternoon: 551 Horai and Rikuro Ojisan cheesecake before taking the Nankai Rapi:t to KIX for a 10:00 PM flight.
by tylerbw123