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Why the JR Pass for honeymooners
- Upgrade to the Green pass for first class seating and quieter cars.
- Free seat reservations let you sit together every leg.
- Effortless to add scenic side trips: Hakone, Kanazawa, Miyajima.
Couples
Honeymoon in Japan with a JR Pass: ideas and routes
A Japan honeymoon mixes city lights, quiet temples and onsen ryokan. The JR Pass weaves it all together without renting a car.
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Sample 10 day honeymoon route
- Days 1 to 3: Tokyo, dinner in Ginza, Roppongi night views.
- Day 4: Hakone ryokan with private onsen.
- Day 5: Shinkansen to Kanazawa, stroll Higashi Chaya tea district.
- Days 6 to 8: Kyoto, Arashiyama bamboo walk, Gion dinner.
- Day 9: Hiroshima and Miyajima.
- Day 10: Back to Tokyo for shopping and departure.
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Romantic add ons
Book a kaiseki dinner at a luxury ryokan, ride the Hello Kitty Shinkansen on the Sanyo line, or watch sunset over Mount Fuji from a Tokaido shinkansen window seat.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Green pass or ordinary for a honeymoon?
Green pass for the quieter cars, larger seats and the extra polish a honeymoon deserves.
Best honeymoon city in Japan?
Kyoto for atmosphere, Hakone for hot springs, Tokyo for nightlife. Combine all three with the JR Pass.
How long should we go?
10 to 14 days is ideal, enough to combine the Golden Route with two slower ryokan stays.
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