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14 DAY PASS – Honeymoon
Itinerary
Day 9: Explore Kyoto
For more incredible photos and unique experiences in Kyoto, check out the following spots:
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Fushimi Inari – One of the most important Shinto shrines in Kyoto, the Fushimi Inari Shrine is composed of thousands of torii that form a number
of trails leading up to the peak of Mount Inari. If you start early in the morning, you can avoid the crowds and complete the climb up and down
in about two hours. It is located a few minutes’ walk from JR Inari Station along the JR Nara Line.
Higashiyama – With well-preserved wooden buildings, narrow lanes, traditional houses and shops, and ancient shrines and temples, Kyoto’s
Higashiyama district is a great place for anyone looking to experience the traditional Kyoto lifestyle. From Kyoto Station, you can take a bus
(number 100 or 206) or a train (Keihan Line, Hankyu Line, or Tozai Subway Line) to get to Higashiyama.
Day 10: Kyoto to Naoshima Island (spend 2 nights Naoshima Island)
Naoshima Island is home to many museums that showcase interesting and extraordinary sculptures, architecture and artworks.
From Kyoto, take a Shinkansen to Okayama Station, transfer to the JR Seto-Ohashi Line to Chayamachi Station, and then take the JR Uno-Port Line to
Uno Station. This part of the trip takes about two to three hours and is fully covered by the JR Pass. From Uno Station, take a ferry to Miyanoura Port,
which is situated on the west coast of the island, and take a bus or rent a bike to get to your accommodation or destination.
To get the most out of your stay on the island, try “minpaku”, a unique type of short-term accommodation option that offers you the chance to participate
in different fishing or agricultural activities, depending on the line of work of your host. You might pick fruit or harvest vegetables on their farms, help
whip up a traditional Japanese dish for dinner, or join fishermen on their fishing expeditions. More information is available on the official website
(Japanese): http://www.teshima-web.jp/minpaku/list.html.
Day 11: Explore Naoshima Island
Here are the museums in Naoshima that you can visit:
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Benesse House – This is a modern art museum and a resort hotel with overlooking views of the sea.
Chichu Art Museum – Sitting on a hill, Chichu Art Museum features works by Claude Monet, Kames Turrel, Walter de Maria, and more.
Art House Project – This area is composed of numerous abandoned buildings, homes and structures that have been transformed into art
installations.
Lee Ufan Museum – This museum contains works of Lee Ufan, a contemporary artist from Korea.
Ando Museum – This is a museum designed by Japanese architect Ando Tadao and features his own artworks.
Day 12: Naoshima Island to Takayama (spend 2 nights Takayama)
To reach Takayama from Naoshima, take a ferry back to Uno in Okayama, and then get on the JR Uno-Port Line to Okayama Station. From Okayama
Station, take a Shinkansen to Nagoya Station, and then transfer to the Ltd Exp (Wide View) Hida Line to Takayama Station. The entire train trip takes
about six hours and is fully covered by the JR Pass.
With a free shuttle bus service to and from JR Takayama Station, Hotel Associa (https://www.associa.com/english/tky/) is a highly recommended hotel
for couples who want convenience and luxury while in Takayama. It offers both Western and Japanese style rooms, from 18,000 yen to 25,000 yen per
night, with a wide array of high-end amenities and a restaurant bar that serves Western and Japanese dishes.
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