Japan Food Wine Wonder Honeymoon

30 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026 · by caplana

Destinations

Kyoto, Japan

Stay in the Higashiyama or Gion district to walk cobblestone lanes to Michelin-starred kaiseki temples like Kikunoi or Nakamura — Kyoto is the spiritual home of kaiseki multi-course dining and tofu cuisine. Take a day trip to the Arashiyama bamboo grove then soak in the milky mineral waters of a traditional onsen ryokan in Kurama or Kibune for an authentic wellness-in-nature experience unique to this region. End evenings bar-hopping through Pontocho Alley — a narrow lantern-lit corridor of intimate restaurants and sake bars — and seek out Fushimi's famous sake breweries for a private tasting of Japan's most historic rice wine.
Fuji-Kawaguchiko, Japan

Stay at a luxury ryokan on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi for jaw-dropping Mt Fuji reflections at dawn — Kozantei Ubuya is a standout property with private onsen and Fuji views from the bath. Lace up for a hike on the Fuji Five Lakes trails or the Panorama-dai ridge trail for sweeping alpine vistas without the summit crowds. The nearby Katsunuma wine region in Yamanashi produces exceptional Koshu white wine and Muscat Bailey A red — visit a local winery like Chateau Mercian or Grace Wine for a tasting paired with regional mountain cuisine.
Tokyo, Japan

Base yourself in Shinjuku or Ginza to step straight into world-class dining and nightlife. Tokyo holds more Michelin stars than any city on earth — prioritise omakase sushi at Sukiyabashi Jiro or Saito, a kaiseki dinner, and the legendary standing bars of Golden Gai for rare Japanese whisky and craft sake. Don't miss a sake tasting crawl through Shibuya's natural wine bars and izakayas in Shinjuku's Memory Lane (Omoide Yokocho) for smoky yakitori and cold Sapporo on tap.