Is Japan a good honeymoon destination for Indian couples who prefer vegetarian food?

Japan is manageable for vegetarian Indian couples if the itinerary is pre-planned with dietary preferences confirmed at key restaurants — which Safari Sutra does as standard. Kyoto in particular has a strong tradition of shojin ryori (Buddhist temple cuisine) that is entirely plant-based and served in beautiful settings. Your ryokan kaiseki dinner can be adapted to a vegetarian version with 72-hour advance notice. Breakfast at all hotels on this itinerary includes eggs, bread, fruit and Japanese rice dishes that work for vegetarians. Convenience stores are also reliably stocked with onigiri rice balls and snacks throughout the day.

What is a Japanese ryokan, and is it comfortable for Indian honeymoon couples?

A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn with tatami-mat floors, futon bedding, yukata robes, multi-course kaiseki dinners and access to mineral hot spring baths (onsen). The one included in this package has a private in-room stone onsen bath, so communal bathing is optional rather than mandatory. Most couples from India find the ryokan experience genuinely novel and intimate — the kaiseki dinner alone typically takes 90 minutes and involves 8–10 small, beautifully presented courses. Beds can feel firm to those accustomed to soft mattresses, but the futons are thick and the tatami floor makes the room feel spacious and meditative.

How much should an Indian couple budget for personal expenses on a 10-day Japan honeymoon?

Beyond the package price, budget approximately ₹25,000–₹40,000 per person for a 10-day Japan honeymoon covering lunches, additional dinners, shopping, entry to optional attractions (Skytree, DisneySea), pocket WiFi and transport within cities. Japan is expensive by Southeast Asian standards but predictable — menu prices are displayed clearly, tipping is not expected anywhere, and there are no hidden charges at most venues. Convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart) provide surprisingly good, affordable meals for any day you want to save on lunches. Kimono rental and the matcha tea ceremony are already included in this package.

Japan Honeymoon 9N/10D — Tokyo, Hakone & Kyoto Package

Tour Overview

Route

Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore → Tokyo → Hakone (Ryokan) → Kyoto → Nara → Osaka → Kansai

Duration

9N / 10D

At 6 am in Hakone, the outdoor rotenburo (hot spring bath) at your traditional ryokan holds just the two of you. The water is mineral-hot, the steam rises in spirals, and through a break in the mist, Mt Fuji's summit appears for about ninety seconds before the clouds close over it again. That image — fleeting, earned, impossibly composed — is what Japanese honeymoons are made of. This 9-night Japan honeymoon package for Indian couples moves between Tokyo's elevated energy and Hakone's mountain quietude, then deepens into Kyoto's temple gardens before ending in Osaka's layered food culture. One night is spent in a carefully selected traditional ryokan in Hakone: tatami-mat rooms, a 10-course kaiseki dinner served by a host who explains each dish, a private onsen bath within your room, and a common outdoor rotenburo where Mt Fuji appears at dawn if the sky permits. Safari Sutra has designed this itinerary to include two distinct paces: the first half moves briskly through Tokyo's neighbourhoods, the second half slows dramatically in Hakone, Kyoto and Nara. Hotel selection throughout prioritises couples' comfort — properties with double beds confirmed (not twin default), quieter upper-floor rooms requested, and ryokan room allocation with private onsen facilities. Indian vegetarian options are pre-confirmed at all dinner restaurants included in the package. This journey is best suited to couples who want culture alongside comfort — who'd rather understand a geisha district than photograph it from a distance. Japan is not an obvious honeymoon destination, which is exactly why it works so well. It asks you to pay attention, and in paying attention together, you learn something new about each other every day.

Tour Highlights

Soaking in a private ryokan rotenburo with Mt Fuji visible through the mist at dawn

Dining on a 10-course kaiseki dinner — Japan's most formal culinary tradition — in Hakone

Walking Kyoto's Philosopher's Path with cherry blossom petals (or autumn maple leaves) drifting onto the canal

Catching a geiko in Gion's Hanami-koji Street at twilight in traditional kimono

Wearing kimono through Kyoto's Higashiyama district on a private photoshoot morning

Standing before Kinkaku-ji at opening time before the tour buses arrive

Riding the Hakone Ropeway over the volcanic Owakudani valley

Watching the Sumida River cherry blossom illumination from a private dinner boat

Attractions Covered

Meiji Shrine, Tokyo — Forest-enclosed Shinto shrine in Harajuku, a 10-minute walk from the city's busiest fashion streetShibuya Crossing — The world's most-photographed pedestrian scramble, best experienced from ground level at nightHakone Ropeway — Gondola over volcanic Owakudani valley, sulfur vents and black eggs below, Fuji behindLake Ashi, Hakone — Caldera lake with Fuji views, torii gate in the water, boat cruises and lakeside walksHakone Open-Air Museum — Sculpture gardens with Picasso pavilion, mountain backdrop and a foot-bath onsenPhilosopher's Path, Kyoto — 2km canal-side stone path lined with cherry/maple trees, named for a philosopher's walking meditationKinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) — Three-story gold-leaf Zen temple, reflecting in mirror pondGion District & Hanami-koji Street — Kyoto's geisha district; wooden machiya tea houses, lantern-lit lanesKiyomizu-dera Temple — Mountainside UNESCO World Heritage temple with Kyoto views from a nail-free wooden verandaDotonbori, Osaka — Neon canal district; takoyaki, okonomiyaki and the cultural headquarters of Osaka's food obsession

Photo Gallery

Hakone Shrine torii gate in Lake Ashi with Mount Fuji backdrop — Japan honeymoon Safari Sutra

Traditional Japanese ryokan tatami room in Hakone — included on Japan honeymoon package Safari Sutra

Traditional kaiseki multi-course dinner Japan — included ryokan dinner on honeymoon package India

Maiko in Gion district Kyoto at dusk — cultural experience on Japan honeymoon package Safari Sutra

Tour Itinerary

Route

Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore → Tokyo → Hakone (Ryokan) → Kyoto → Nara → Osaka → Kansai

Duration

9N / 10D

Important Note:

Itinerary is subject to change based on local conditions, weather, and other factors. We'll do our best to adhere to the schedule but flexibility may be required.

Tour Inclusions

What's Included

3 nights in a 4-star hotel in Tokyo (Shinjuku/Shibuya area, double room confirmed)
1 night in a traditional ryokan in Hakone (tatami room, private in-room onsen, kaiseki dinner and Japanese breakfast included)
3 nights in a 4-star boutique hotel in Kyoto (Higashiyama/Gion area, double room)
2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Osaka (Namba/Shinsaibashi area, double room)
Daily breakfast at all hotels (Japanese and Western options)
Kaiseki dinner at Hakone ryokan (10-course seasonal meal, vegetarian version available on request with 72-hour notice)
Traditional Japanese breakfast at Hakone ryokan
Welcome dinner in Tokyo (Japanese restaurant, kaiseki-style, vegetarian confirmed)
Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant in Osaka (with city view)
Reserved-seat Shinkansen tickets: Tokyo → Hakone (Kodama) + Hakone → Kyoto (Hikari) + Osaka transfer
Hakone Free Pass (2-day): covers ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise, cable car and bus within Hakone region
Private airport transfer on arrival (Narita/Haneda)
Private airport transfer on departure (Kansai International Airport)
Kimono rental experience in Kyoto (2 hours, professional dressing, Higashiyama photo walk)
Traditional matcha tea ceremony in Kyoto (private session, certified tea master)
All entrance fees: Meiji Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Philosopher's Path, Gion evening walk
Onsen access at Hakone ryokan (private in-room + common outdoor rotenburo)
IC card (Suica) for local trains, pre-loaded and assisted
All applicable taxes and GST (5%)
24/7 on-trip WhatsApp support: +91-9967572970

What's Not Included

International airfare to Tokyo (Narita/Haneda) and from Osaka (Kansai)
Japan tourist visa fees (approx. ₹600–₹800; Safari Sutra provides documentation support)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Lunches throughout the trip
Dinners on Days 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8 beyond included meals
Personal expenses — shopping, tips, laundry, minibar, sake at ryokan bar
Pocket WiFi rental (approx. ¥1,000/day — arrangeable at airport pickup)
Optional: Tokyo Skytree, DisneySea, additional onsen facilities outside ryokan, sumo tournament tickets
Peak-season supplement during cherry blossom (late March–early April) and New Year (Dec 28–Jan 4)

Cancellation Policy

130+ days before departure: Full refund minus 10% processing fee
215–29 days before departure: 50% refund
37–14 days before departure: 25% refund
4Less than 7 days or no-show: Non-refundable
5Force majeure: Full credit note valid 12 months

Important Note:

We recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your trip investment. Please read all terms and conditions carefully before booking.

Package Upgrade Options

Enhance your trip with these optional upgrades. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire.

Upgrade Hakone stay to a 5-star ryokan with valley-facing room: +₹22,000 per person
Add a private guided full-day Kyoto photography tour (English-speaking guide + styled walk): +₹12,000 per person
Add Tokyo DisneySea 1-day entry tickets (couples' theme park, more adult than Disneyland): +₹9,500 per person

Japan Slow Romance: Tokyo, Hakone Ryokan & Kyoto