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Tokyo is a fantastic destination for a honeymoon, offering a unique start to married life. The city is known for its top-notch accommodations, including luxurious hotels with honeymoon suites, Michelin-starred restaurants, romantic bars, and warm service. Its extensive public transportation system, including subways, bullet trains, and buses, makes it easy to navigate. Tokyo also provides easy access to nearby attractions such as hot springs and tropical islands. For those seeking a more relaxed pace, the surrounding areas offer romantic escapes like Hakone, Kamakura, and Enoshima. With its shrines, mountains, and natural getaways, Tokyo and its environs provide a sensory overload of new experiences for couples to connect and create cherished memories.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location | Central Tokyo, Minato district, Shibuya, Marunouchi, Shinjuku |
| Accommodation | Luxurious hotels with honeymoon suites, Japanese onsen ryokan, Airbnb, VRBO |
| Amenities | Large rooms, comfortable beds, excellent amenities, beautiful views, restaurants, bars, gyms, spas |
| Food | Michelin-starred restaurants, intimate tea ceremonies |
| Attractions | Imperial Palace, Nijubashi Bridge, Ekimae Plaza Building, Nezu Museum of Antiques, Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, Tokyo City View, Sumida River, historic gardens, Yokohama, Kamakura, Enoshima Island, Mount Takao, Mount Fuji, Okinawa Islands, Thailand |
| Transportation | Efficient public transportation system, including subways, bullet trains, and buses. Taxis are also available but can be expensive. |
| Visa Requirements | Valid US passport and an onward or return ticket for visa-free stays |
| Currency | Japanese Yen (JPY) |
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What You'll Learn
Luxurious hotels with honeymoon suites and panoramic views
Tokyo is a fantastic place for a honeymoon, with some of the world's best hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, romantic bars, and gracious service. Many hotels offer honeymoon packages with special amenities, so be sure to mention that you're on your honeymoon when booking. Here are some luxurious hotels with honeymoon suites and panoramic views to consider:
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo is located on the 45th floor of the Midtown Tower and boasts floor-to-ceiling windows throughout, offering ample opportunities to gaze at the city's skyline and, on clear days, even Mount Fuji.
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
Occupying the top six floors of the 52-storey Toranomon Hills Tower, Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills offers 164 guest rooms with stunning views of the city. The hotel also features a rooftop bar with open-air seating and an event space with an outdoor terrace and show kitchen on the top floor, providing a unique dining experience.
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba boasts stunning views of Tokyo's skyline, the Rainbow Bridge, and the Tokyo Tower. All guest rooms feature a balcony, and the hotel offers a range of amenities, including a spa, temperature-controlled swimming pool, outdoor jet bath, and fitness centre.
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo offers spacious rooms with skyline views and free WiFi. The hotel is within walking distance of several train stations, making it a convenient choice for exploring the city.
Chinzanso
Chinzanso offers luxurious rooms with spacious and stylish bathrooms. The hotel's main restaurant on level 7 is particularly noteworthy, and the private garden features a light show with mist until February.
Conrad Tokyo
Conrad Tokyo is known for its luxurious yet warm service. The rooms are spotlessly clean and comfortable, with beautiful white bedding, an array of toiletries, and fabulous views. The hotel is also conveniently located close to subways.
The Celestine Tokyo Shiba
The Celestine Tokyo Shiba offers spectacular views from its upper-floor rooms. The hotel also features a library, lounge, bar, and gym, and the staff are known for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Keio Plaza Hotel
Keio Plaza Hotel is centrally located and offers large rooms with excellent amenities. The restaurant/bar provides city views, and the top of the hotel affords a cool perspective of the city.
These hotels offer a mix of luxurious accommodations, panoramic views, and convenient locations, making them ideal choices for a memorable honeymoon in Tokyo.
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Michelin-starred restaurants and romantic bars
Tokyo has more Michelin-starred restaurants than Paris, so you're spoilt for choice when it comes to high-end dining. For your honeymoon, you might want to try L'Effervescence, Tapas Molecular Bar, or Nakiryu, which serves the cheapest Michelin-starred dish in the world: a bowl of ramen. Bird Land is also a good choice for Michelin-starred yakitori, although some say it's not worth the markup. If you're looking for French food with a Japanese twist, try Edition Koji Shimamura, or, for ramen at a more affordable price, head to Tonkatsu Hasegawa in Sumida City.
When it comes to romantic bars, there are plenty to choose from in Tokyo. The Hotel Chinzanso bar is classy, and the journey to get there is part of its charm: walk along the Kanda River from Edogawabashi Station to the hotel's Kabukimon gate. The Keio Plaza's Sky Lounge is another classic choice, with spectacular views of Shinjuku's business district. For cocktails, try The SG Club, founded by award-winning bartender Shingo Gokan, or Mixology Salon, which bucks the typical Ginza bar stereotype with a relaxed atmosphere and Japanese-inspired cocktails.
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Day trips to nearby hot springs and tropical islands
Tokyo is a great place to start your honeymoon, with its luxurious hotels, Michelin-starred restaurants, romantic bars, and warm service. But if you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, there are plenty of nearby hot springs and tropical islands that make for the perfect day trip.
Hot Springs
Tokyo has a range of hot springs or 'onsen' nearby that offer a peaceful and relaxing escape from the city. One of the most popular is Hakone, located in the mountains with scenic views of Mount Fuji. It is known for its diverse choices of revitalizing hot springs and is easily accessible from Tokyo. Kamakura, a coastal town with a historical touch, also offers hot springs alongside beautiful temples and one of the busiest beaches in Japan. For a more luxurious experience, Atami is renowned for its coastal onsen, with stunning ocean views and seafood restaurants.
If you're looking for something more authentic, Kusatsu Onsen Town is known for its healing waters and charming streets. The history of its hot springs dates back centuries, and you can enjoy local specialties like 'onsen manju' (steamed buns) and 'onsen tamago' (eggs boiled in the hot spring).
Tropical Islands
For a tropical escape, the Okinawa Islands offer warm beaches with white sand and clear water. The Kerama Islands, near the main island of Okinawa, are a two-hour flight from Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Further south, Ishigaki-jima offers a similar experience. Alternatively, Guam and Saipan are around three hours away by plane and are great options for snorkelling and diving.
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Traditional Japanese stays in a ryokan
For a traditional Japanese experience on your honeymoon, consider staying in a ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. Ryokans were originally set up in the Edo period for lords and samurai warriors on the road. Today, they offer an immersive cultural experience steeped in centuries-old customs and etiquette.
There are a few things to be aware of when staying in a ryokan. Firstly, they are often small establishments, so it's important to let staff know your expected arrival time, particularly if it will affect mealtimes. Secondly, ryokans are very food-focused, with meals served at specific times and often consisting of kaiseki banquet meals with local and seasonal specialties. If you have any dietary requirements, be sure to inform the ryokan in advance. Finally, remember to remove your shoes before entering a traditional ryokan and leave them in the foyer.
For a luxurious and cultural experience, consider a stay at the luxury ryokan Asaba in Shuzenji Onsen on the Izu Peninsula, or Beniya Mukayu, located near the Japan Sea coast, about an hour from the historic city of Kanazawa. If you're looking for a modern take on a ryokan, try Hoshinoya Tokyo, which balances 84 contemporary rooms with tatami floors, ikebana flower arrangements, and an open-roofed outdoor bath.
If you're seeking a more rural and authentic experience, the best place to stay in a ryokan is in an onsen (hot spring) town. Here, you can relax in natural hot spring baths while enjoying the scenic rural surroundings. The ryokan Iwaso on Miyajima Island and the family-run Tanabe ryokan in Takayama are also great options for a traditional and luxurious stay.
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Romantic strolls in Shinjuku Gyoen, Hamarikyu Gardens, or the Imperial Palace East Gardens
For a romantic stroll in Tokyo, there are several picturesque gardens and parks to choose from.
Shinjuku Gyoen is a beautiful National Garden, especially during the cherry blossom season in spring. The garden bursts into a sea of pink and white, creating the perfect setting for a leisurely walk or a picnic. The district of Shinjuku itself is also worth exploring, with its towering skyscrapers, vibrant nightlife, tranquil parks, and historic shrines.
Hamarikyu Gardens, originally built as a feudal lord's residence and duck hunting grounds during the Edo Period, now serves as a peaceful public garden. It is attractive to visit at any time of year, with maple and ginkgo trees displaying their autumn colours from late November to early December, and plum blossoms in late February. You can also take a Tokyo Water Bus from Asakusa to Hamarikyu, a romantic way to arrive at the gardens.
The Imperial Palace East Gardens are located in the Chiyoda ward, which offers views of the Imperial Palace, taking up 12% of the ward. The Nijubashi Bridge, the most photographed bridge in Japan, provides a whimsical backdrop for a stroll, with a breathtaking view of the Palace.
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Frequently asked questions
Some popular hotels for honeymoons in Tokyo include the Odakyu Tower Southern Century Hotel, the Hilton Tokyo, the Hyatt Regency, the Keio Plaza, the Park Hyatt Tokyo, the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, and the Conrad Tokyo.
Tokyo is known for its Michelin-starred restaurants, romantic bars, and nearby hot springs and tropical islands. The city also offers intimate tea ceremonies, strolls through the historic gardens of the Imperial Palace, romantic boat rides along the Sumida River, and observatory views from the Midtown Tower.
Popular day trips from Tokyo include Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima, Yokohama, and Nikko. These locations offer hot springs, temples, beaches, and natural beauty. Kyoto and Osaka are also common multi-day trips from Tokyo, offering temples, shrines, food, and bustling city life.
