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Best couple vacation destinations in Asia

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Maldives
Coral atolls, lagoons and overwater villas
9.2
Sea conditions are calmest in the dry months from December to April. Overwater villas have steps straight into a warm lagoon. Couples have private dinners on the beach or picnics on empty sandbanks. Snorkeling trips visit reefs with manta rays and turtles. Spa treatments are offered at most resorts.
Highlights:
  • 🌌 Watch a glowing beach at night on Vaadhoo Island
  • 🦈 Snorkel with reef sharks and manta rays at Hanifaru Bay
  • 🏝️ Stay in an overwater villa surrounded by turquoise lagoon
Hakone
Onsen town with Fuji views and lake cruises
8.6
This small mountain area is only about 90 minutes from Tokyo by train. Many inns have hot springs and some rooms have private outdoor baths. Boats cross Lake Ashi with views of Mount Fuji on clear days. The Open Air Museum has sculptures in a garden.
Highlights:
  • 🚠 Take a scenic ride on the Hakone Ropeway
  • 🖼️ Explore stunning sculptures at Hakone Open-Air Museum
  • ♨️ Soak in relaxing waters of Hakone Onsen hot springs
Kyoto
Temples, geisha districts and kaiseki dining
9.2
This city was the capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years. Couples wear rented kimonos to walk through old streets in Gion and Higashiyama. The red gates of Fushimi Inari stand along a forest path. Bamboo groves in Arashiyama are quiet at dawn. Kaiseki dinners offer many small courses.
Highlights:
  • ⛩️ Climb the vermillion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • 🍱 Experience Japan’s beautifully presented Kaiseki dining at a traditional restaurant
  • 🎋 Stroll through the magical Arashiyama bamboo forest early in the morning
Okinawa City
Live music, Eisa dance and champuru culture
7.0
Couples often end the day at an izakaya with live sanshin music. A glass of awamori, the local rice spirit, goes with it. This island has white beaches and clear water. Churaumi Aquarium has whale sharks. Shuri Castle is a short trip from Naha. Cars are easy to rent.
Highlights:
  • 🎶 Immerse in Ryukyuan culture at Okinawa City Music Town
  • 🌺 Explore Southeast Botanical Gardens and its tropical blooms
  • 🦁 Visit Okinawa Zoo & Museum and meet island wildlife
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