Japan Cherry Blossoms

HIGHLIGHTS

• Experience the best of Japan during the famous Cherry Blossom season
• Visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Mt Fuji & more
• Take in stunning views from Mt Fuji’s 5th Station located 2300m above sea level
• Enjoy a short cruise across Lake Kawaguchiko
• Explore Nara Park, home to hundreds of free-roaming deer
• Visit Odaiji Temple, one of Japan’s most famous and historically significant temples
• Visit the famous Dotonbori shopping district in Osaka
• Explore the ancient capital of Kyoto at leisure
• Discover Toyokawa Inari, one of Japan’s “Big Three” Inari shrines and most picturesque religious sites
• Visit a most scenic Sankeien Garden, a large traditional garden in Yokohama
• Enjoy a day at leisure in the vibrant metropolis of Tokyo
• Visit Ueno Park in Tokyo, home to over a thousand cherry trees and the most famous cherry blossom festival in Japan

FLIGHTS

• Return international flights (economy class), surcharges may apply

ACCOMMODATION

• 8 nights of quality hotel accommodation

DINING

• Enjoy daily breakfast

ESSENTIALS

• Local English-speaking guides
• Airline taxes and surcharges

TRANSPORT

• Transportation by A/C private vehicles

TRANSFERS

• Return airport transfers

UPGRADES AVAILABLE

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)

Please note: Extra charges may apply, see the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details.

Day 1 Australia – Tokyo - Yokohama, Japan

Day 2 Yokohama – Mt Fuji – Hamamatsu

Day 3 Hamamatsu – Nara – Osaka

Day 4 Osaka Free Day

Day 5 Osaka – Kyoto – Nagoya/Toyohashi Region

Day 6 Nagoya/Toyohashi Free Day

Day 7 Nagoya/Toyohashi Region – Tokyo

Day 8 Tokyo Free Day

Day 9 Tokyo – Australia

Day 10 Arrive In Australia

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 31st March 2025.
 
This travel offer is priced per person based on a twin share.
 
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $800 applies.
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.
 
Departure Dates
2025
March: 14, 15, *19, *21, ^25, ^27, ^29, ^31
 
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.
 
Surcharges
Please note: 
• Dates/months with a * incur a high season surcharge of $450 per person.
• Dates/months with a ^ incur a peak season surcharge of $750 per person.
Please note: The Cherry Blossom can be difficult to predict. Every year is different and there are variations across the country. What’s more, there are multiple sakura varieties, each coming into flower at a slightly different time and lasting for a different period (most stay for around two weeks). Therefore we cannot guarantee the trees will be blooming in locations visited on this itinerary. To increase the likelihood of cherry blossom viewings, we recommend booking dates later in March.
 
Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth, *Auckland
 
Departure City Surcharges
*Brisbane: $200 per person
*Adelaide or *Perth: $300 per person
*Auckland: $600 per person

International Full-Service Airline(s) Used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Airlines: Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Eva Air, Asiana Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Malaysian Airlines, Thai Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and partners. 
Please note: One-way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.  
 
Preferred Airline surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Qantas Airways: $550 per person 
 
Please note:
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners
 
Arrive early in Tokyo
$300 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• Arrivals prior to your selected departure date are only able to be booked up to one month prior upon check-out. Should you wish to arrive earlier, please contact TripADeal to request availability. *Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
Before 15 February 2025
 
Stay Behind in Tokyo
$500 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind is only able to be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact TripADeal to request availability. *Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
 
Stopover Packages 
Not available.
 
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• Flight class upgrades are applicable to international long-haul sectors only and are not available on domestic flights.

Accommodation Used:
Yokohama: APA Yokohama or similar
Hamamatsu: Grand Hotel Hamamatsu or similar
Osaka: Hotel Sobial Osaka Dome, Osaka or similar
Nagoya, Toyohashi Region: Comfort Hotel Nagoya or similar
Tokyo: Hotel Vila Fontaine Ueno or similar
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
 
Extra Nights
Not available at check out. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for Children 8 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
 
Triple Share
Not available.
 
Bedding Configuration
Twin or double bedding (subject to availability).(subject to availability).

Minimum group size 28, maximum group size 40 per vehicle.
 
Optional Tours/Activities
Day 4 - Hiroshima day trip: 55,000 JPY
Day 5 - Kyoto Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: 6,000 JPY 
Day 6 - Shirakawa go & Takayama Sightseeing Tour: 9,900 JPY 
Day 8 - Tokyo Sightseeing Tour: 8,500 JPY
Please note:
• Prices are based on per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions, and are payable directly to the tour operator in the currency specified. 
• Some tours require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Recommended gratuities/tipping
• Optional activities/tours
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance

A tourist visa is not required for Australian or New Zealand citizens visiting Japan for stays of up to 90 days for tourism, business, visiting friends or relatives, etc. that does not include remunerative activities.

Important: Visa rules may have changed since Covid-19. 
Some countries and airlines may also require you to obtain an additional visa prior to arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.

Please note: Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.

It is also important to note that some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required.

Voluntary Changes

Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

 • Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).