14-day Honeymoon Itinerary in Japan

  1. Day 1: Land in Tokyo
    Narita International Airport to Shinjuku (1 hour)

    Bustling city life

  2. Day 2: Tokyo
    Travel within Tokyo (30 mins)

    Tsukiji Fish Market, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Tokyo Imperial Palace

  3. Day 3: Mount Fuji
    Tokyo to Mount Fuji (2 hours)

    Majestic mountain views

  4. Day 4: Kyoto
    Mount Fuji to Kyoto (3 hours)

    Ancient temples, shrines

  5. Day 5: Kyoto
    Travel within Kyoto (30 mins)

    Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Philosopher's Path, Kinkaku-ji Temple

  6. Day 6: Osaka
    Kyoto to Osaka (1 hour)

    Foodie paradise

  7. Day 7: Nara
    Osaka to Nara (1 hour)

    Todai-ji Temple, Deer Park, Isuien Garden

  8. Day 8: Hiroshima
    Nara to Hiroshima (3.5 hours)

    Past & present

  9. Day 9: Hiroshima & Miyajima
    Travel within Hiroshima (15 mins)

    Atomic Bomb Dome, Miyajima Shrine

  10. Day 10: Himeji
    Hiroshima to Himeji (2.5 hours)

    Himeji Castle, Kokoen Garden, Shoshazan Engyoji

  11. Day 11: Takayama
    Himeji to Takayama (5 hours)

    Charming town vibes

  12. Day 12: Takayama
    Travel within Takayama (30 mins)

    Takayama Jinya, Hida Folk Village, Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine

  13. Day 13: Tokyo
    Takayama to Tokyo (4 hours)

    Back to city life

  14. Day 14: Tokyo Departure
    Downtown Tokyo to Narita International Airport (1 hour)

    Sayonara Japan

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Tsukiji Fish Market (2 hours, Free)
  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden (2 hours, ¥500)
  • Tokyo Imperial Palace (2 hours, Free)
  • Mt. Fuji Day Trip (10 hours, ¥13,000)
  • Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine (2 hours, Free)
  • Philosopher's Path (1 hour, Free)
  • Kinkaku-ji Temple (1 hour, ¥400)
  • Miyajima Shrine (4 hours, ¥180)
  • Atomic Bomb Dome (1 hour, Free)
  • Himeji Castle (2 hours, ¥1,000)
  • Hida Folk Village (2 hours, ¥700)
  • Sakurayama Hachimangu Shrine (1 hour, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ¥15,080 or CAD 180.09

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Nikko from Tokyo. If you have less time, you could skip Takayama and spend more time in Kyoto or Tokyo. Be aware of Japanese national holidays and try to book accommodations and transportation in advance. Japan is a cash-based society, so always carry yen and be ready to take off your shoes when entering some traditional restaurants and attractions.

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