Japan Discovery

HIGHLIGHTS

• Immerse yourself in the rich natural beauty & culture of Japan
• Visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mt Fuji & beyond
• Visit Tokyo's Tsukiji Outer Market where you'll encounter many kinds of traditional Japanese cuisine
• Visit the Meiji Shrine, Tokyo’s most prominent shrine
• Take in stunning views from Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, located 2300m above sea level
• Visit Takayama & Narai-juku to walk through streets lined with beautifully preserved Edo period merchant houses
• Explore the cultural capital of Kyoto on a sightseeing tour
• Admire Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto's iconic Temple of the Golden Pavilion
• Explore Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, one of the oldest merchant towns with scenic canals lined with weeping willows
• Stroll through Okayama Korakuen, an outstanding Japanese-style landscape garden
• Experience Hiroshima & Miyajima Island on a full-day sightseeing tour
• Enjoy a day at leisure in Osaka, nicknamed ‘the Nation’s Kitchen’"

FLIGHTS

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), surcharges may apply (Excludes Tour Only package)

RAIL

• Enjoy a high-speed bullet train journey from Himeji Station to Shin-Kobe station, reaching speeds of up to 300 kilometres per hour

ACCOMMODATION

• 11 nights of quality hotel accommodation

DINING

• Enjoy daily breakfast while on tour

ESSENTIALS

• English-speaking tour guides
• Airline taxes & surcharges

TRANSPORT

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

TRANSFERS

• Return airport transfers (Excludes Tour Only package)

UPGRADES AVAILABLE

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 60 days before your tour starts. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 60 days after your tour concludes. (Does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary. (Paid on tour)
• Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Business Class. (See checkout for details)
• Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline. (See checkout for details)

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

Day 1 Australia – Tokyo, Japan

Day 2 Tokyo sightseeing - Free afternoon

Day 3 Tokyo Free Day

Day 4 Tokyo – Mt Fuji – Nagano

Day 5 Nagano – Narai-juku – Takayama

Day 6 Takayama - Kyoto

Day 7 Kyoto Free Day

Day 8 Kyoto – Hiroshima

Day 9 Hiroshima & Miyajima Island

Day 10 Hiroshima – Osaka (Bullet train experience)

Day 11 Osaka Free Day

Day 12 Depart Osaka

Day 13 Arrive Australia

This Travel Offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 6 November 2025.

Minimum group size 20, maximum group size 40 per vehicle.

This Travel Offer is priced per person based on a twin share. 

Departure Dates & Surcharges
See checkout for live dates and availability.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $1,170 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.

Child Policy

• No child discounts are offered. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 12 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.

Flight information for options excluding Tour Only Package
Departure Cities     
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth, *Auckland

Departure City Surcharges
Brisbane: $200 per person
Adelaide & Perth: $300 per person
Auckland: $600 per person

International Full-Service Flight(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. 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
• Singapore Airlines: $400 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.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners. 

Arrive Early & Stay Behind Options
Arrive Early
Tokyo - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Stay Behind
Osaka - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
teed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• You can arrive early, up to 60 days before your package’s start date, and/or stay behind until 60 days after your package's end date. Should you wish to arrive earlier or stay behind for more than 60 days, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
• 16th June 2025 - 20th July 2025
• 15th September 2025 - 12th October 2025
• 1st December 2025 - 19th December 2025
• 20th December 2025 - 4th January 2026
• 5th January 2026 - 31st January 2026
• 3rd April 2026 - 20th April 2026
• 26th June 2026 - 17th July 2026
• 18th September 2026 - 9th October 2026
• 12th December 2026 - 18th December 2026
• 19th December 2026 - 3rd January 2027
• 4th January 2027 - 26th January 2027

Stopover Packages 
Unavailable
 
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).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

Outbound Flights
Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some departures may occur on Day 0. Affected customers must be available to depart the day before. Flight times will be indicated on your final documents, issued 4-6 weeks before departure.

Missed Flights 
If you fail to arrive for your outbound flight, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements. 

• Your holiday may be shorter, as travel days for flights are not included in the Tour Only Package.
• The Tour Only Package does not include return international airfares or airport transfers.
• You will need to arrange your own transportation to the accommodation at the start of the tour.
• At the conclusion of the tour, you will be responsible for booking your own onward travel.
• We strongly advise against booking any pre or post-tour travel arrangements until TWAC confirms that the tour has met the required number of travelers. If you choose to book before confirmation, we recommend opting for refundable reservations or having backup plans in case the tour does not proceed.

Accommodation Used
3-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
• Tokyo: Hotel Mystays Tachikawa or similar
• Nagano Region: Hotel Route Inn Suwa Inter or similar
• Takayama: Hotel Hana or similar
• Kyoto: Kyoto U-Bell Hotel or similar
• Hiroshima: Vessel Hotel Hiroshima or similar
• Osaka: Osaka Castle Hotel 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. 
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Triple Share
Not available. 

Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).

• Day 2: Tokyo Afternoon Tour & Tokyo Tower - 8,000 JPY per person
• Day 3: Hakone Day Tour - 15,000 JPY per person
• Day 6: Maiko Dinner Show - 35,000 JPY per person
• Day 7: Kyoto By The Sea Day Tour - 15,000 JPY per person

Please note:

• Prices are based 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 or shore excursions require minimum numbers to operate.

• Visa fees and requirements 
• Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
• Highly recommended gratuities/tipping 
• Optional activities/tours 
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation

Please note: Return international flights and transfers to and from the tour are not included in the Tour Only Package. 

• Gratuities/tipping - Land 
  Gratuities (tips) are not included for the services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is $10 AUD per person per day paid in local currency. This covers the guide/leader and the driver and will be collected on tour.

Please note: Tipping for services provided is always a matter of personal discretion; however, please be aware that many locals consider tipping part of their normal remuneration, and they may approach you for payment; there's no need to be intimidated by the request.

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: 

• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules are subject to change. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination/s you are visiting once you receive your travel documentation to ensure you have the most up to date information.
• It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• 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.

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

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).