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Are you looking for a romantic location for your honeymoon? Are you looking for a place with a perfect fusion of natural beauty and wacky inventions? Then what are you waiting for? Japan is the ideal honeymoon destination for you. Apart from the scenic beauty, Japan has a lot to offer to people of all ages. Foodie couples can rejuvenate their taste buds with Japanese cuisine. The cuisine of Japan is world-famous and the Japanese people have a recipe for every mood- starting from top-notch ramen to sushi, the Japanese delicacies can fix your mood in just one go. Thus, Japan is a blessing for foodie couples that they can explore to their fullest.

About Japan - An Overview

You can wrap up Japan trip in one week if you simply want to visit the places and wish to cover only selected destinations. However, if you want to dive in a little more to explore its divinity, you may need some extra days, perhaps 2-3 weeks to connect to this country and its cultural heritage and tradition.

To visit one of the major cities such as Tokyo or Osaka and explore the highlights, a week is sufficient. But, if you want to cover a few major cities such as Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima, you cannot end your trip in less than 2-3 weeks.

Places to visit in Japan:
Nikko

A small yet mesmerizing town housing the Nikko National Park, Nikko is quite famous for Toshugu, Japan’s most lavishly decorated shrine and the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate. For many centuries, it continued to be the center of Shinto and Buddhist Mountain worship. However, in the 1600s, when Toshugu was built, the majority of people started offering their prayers there and Nikko National Park retained its popularity by offering scenic views, mountainous landscapes, lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, hiking trails as well as wild monkeys.

Hakone

Another beautiful town near the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Hakone is just a hundred kilometers away from Tokyo and has gained popularity lately for its hot springs, natural beauty, and the view across Lake Ashinoko (near Mount Fuji). Tourists who are looking out for a break from Tokyo can explore Hakone and take some unforgettable memories at home. Some of the top attractions of this region include the Open Air Museum, Owakudani, Lake Ashinoko, Hakone Shrine, Pola Museum, Okada Museum of Art, Enoura Observatory, Komagatake Ropeway, and Choanji Temple.

Miyajima Island

The official name of this place is Itsukushima. Addressed mainly as “shrine island”, Miyajima is a small island nearby Hiroshima and the main buildings of this shrine are constructed over water. Since it is a romantic place, couples cannot afford to miss visiting it. There are a large number of wild deer found on this island that have become accustomed to people and keep on wandering without harming tourists. Some of the top attractions of this region include Mount Misen, Daisho-in-Temple, Senjokaku, Walking Trails, and Museum of History.

Cherry blossom in Japan

It is also known as the Japanese cherry or Sakura and is a flower of trees of the genus Prunus. These flowers are commonly found in East Asia such as China, Japan, and also Korea. It is the national flower of Japan and is referred to as an ornamental cherry tree. People often confuse it with real cherry trees that produce fruits.

Time of flowering

Honeymoon couples can make Japan their honeymoon destination to witness this cherry blossom. The couples can book their tour package during the time when cherry blossom flowers. In general, many wild species bloom from March to April in the Northern Hemisphere. However, the blooming period may differ among the same species if they are genetically different from one tree to another. The flowering time has been affected by global warming and urbanization.

Some of the amazing places in Japan that make it the ideal honeymoon destination are as follows:

Imperial Palace, Japan

Also known as the Tokyo Imperial Palace, this is the primary residence of the Emperor of Japan and is situated in the Chiyoda district ward of Tokyo. There are several buildings present on the premises of this palace such as the Fukiage Palace (living quarters of the Emperor), the main palace (various events take place), and some residences of the Imperial Family (an archive, museum, and administrative buildings).

Fukiage Garden

It is primarily used as the residential area of the Imperial family and was inaugurated in the year 1993. There is a palace in the northern section of the Imperial Palace known as the Fukiage Ōmiya Palace. It was inaugurated as the residence of Emperor Showa and Empress Kōjun (the Fukiage Palace) but after the Emperor’s death, it was renamed the Fukiage Ōmiya Palace.

East Gardens

Most of the administrative buildings are located here, along with the Imperial Tokagakudo Music Hall and the Museum of the Imperial Collections. This area was declared a “Special Historic Relic” by the Japanese government in the year 1963 under the Cultural Properties Protection Law.

Spread across an area of approximately 1,254 m2, the Imperial Tokagakudo Music Hall was made in commemoration of the 60th birthday of Empress Kōjun in the year 1963. This is an octagon-shaped hall and each of the outer walls is designed with different mosaic tiles. Honeymoon couples who are interested to explore the royal lives of the former Emperor of Japan can visit this palace.

Ninomaru Garden

A hub of symbolic trees that represents a picture-perfect Japan, this garden is situated at the north-western corner of Ninomaru enceinte. There are a total of 260 species of plants that covers 30 varieties. This garden was originally planted by Kobori Enshu in the year 1636 who was a garden designer. Couples can visit this romantic garden and try their hands on photography.

Couples can also visit a public park called Kitanomaru which is also the site of Nippon Budokan Hall.

Tokyo Tower

Considered to be the second-tallest tower in Japan, the Tokyo Tower (Japan Radio Tower) is a communication as well as observation tower located in the Shiba-Koen district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It was constructed in the year 1958 and is an Eiffel-tower-inspired lattice tower that has been painted white as well as international orange.

The main source of income for this tower is tourism as well as antenna leasing. This tower has witnessed millions of visitors over the years. There is a very popular four-storey building situated directly under the tower comprising museums, restaurants, and shops.

Mount Fuji

Situated on the islands of Honshū, Mount Fuji is considered to be the highest mountain in Japan with a height of 3,776.24 m. This mountain also holds the record of being the second-highest volcano in Asia (after Mount Kerinci, Sumatra). It is an active volcano that erupted from 1707 to 1708 for the last time. Couples can visit this mountain having an exceptionally symmetrical cone that remains covered with snow for approximately five months a year and is the cultural icon of Japan.

Osaka Castle

One of the remarkable landmarks of Japan that played a significant role in the unification of Japan during the 16th century, is a Japanese castle located in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan. This castle is accessible to the public and can be easily reached from Osakajōkōen Station. Couples can visit this castle during festival seasons, particularly during cherry blossom when the castle remains fun-filled with food vendors as well as taiko drummers.

Kinkaku-ji

Popularly known as the “Temple of the Golden Pavilion”, its official name is Rokuon-ji. It is a Zen Buddhist temple situated in Kyoto of Japan and has been declared a National Special Historic Site. Also, it holds the record of being one of the 17 locations that make up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (World Heritage Sites).

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Situated at the heart of Hiroshima, Japan, it is a memorial park dedicated to the legacy of Hiroshima and the direct and indirect victims of the nuclear attack at the end of World War II. More than a million people visit this memorial park to offer their tributes every year. This park was designed by a famous architect of Japan Kenzō Tange.

The cuisine of Japan
  • Sushi is one of the most famous dishes in Japan that couples can try out. It is generally consumed with soy sauce as well as wasabi.
  • Apart from sushi, some Japanese dishes such as soba,udon, pork katsudon, grilled chicken skewers of yakitori (consumed with a cup of sake), rice bowls with deep-fried shrimp tempura, mochi, and teriyaki are also popular and are loved by Japanese people.
  • The people of Japan are tea-loving and are very much fond of green tea or matcha. This green tea is rich in antioxidants and is one of the most popular drinks in Japan.
  • Japan is famous for its fresh seafood and ice cream flavors comprising of wasabi, back sesame, and gold leaf.
  • One of the most popular alcoholic beverages that honeymoon couples cannot afford to miss is sake (pronounced as sa-keh). It is prepared from rice and is a type of rice wine made from fermented rice polished further to remove the bran. It is quite a versatile drink because it can be consumed either in hot or cold conditions.
Best time to visit Japan

Spring and autumn is the best period to visit Japan. These are those times of the year when Japan remains at its most vibrant phase with cherry blossoms and bright red leaves. Therefore, couples can visit Japan and make it their honeymoon destination from March to May and September to November by planning the dates with their travel agent.