Kyoto is one of the world's most romantic honeymoon destinations — and for good reason. Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for over 1,000 years, and its cultural weight is immense — 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 2,000 temples and shrines, geisha districts, bamboo groves, and a food culture built on centuries of imperial refinement. It is the soul of traditional Japan.
Walking the stone path of Fushimi Inari at dawn, alone among the red torii gates, is the closest most people get to spiritual transcendence through travel.
As a luxury destination, Kyoto offers honeymooners exactly what the first trip of your marriage deserves: geisha districts, Arashiyama bamboo grove, 2,000 temples, matcha, kimono. The Wedding Unicorn plans every detail of your Kyoto honeymoon — from suite upgrades and private beach setups to surprise in-room amenities and exclusive sunset excursions that aren't available through standard booking.
We work with the finest resorts and boutique properties in Kyoto to secure the best honeymoon packages, negotiate complimentary upgrades, and arrange romantic touches that make your first week as a married couple genuinely unforgettable. Our planners have firsthand knowledge of the properties that actually deliver on their honeymoon promises.
- Best time to visit: March–May, October–November
- 14 hours (to Osaka/Tokyo) from New York City
- Language: Japanese / limited English
- Visa: No visa required for US citizens (90 days)
- Currency: Japanese Yen
- Complimentary romance amenities negotiated
- Suite upgrades where available
- Private excursions and sunset dinners
- Airport transfers and arrival coordination
- Option to add destination wedding ceremony