Japan Holiday Deals
Japan rewards travellers who plan ahead — cherry blossom season sells out months in advance, the best ryokan hold only a handful of rooms, and the difference between a good itinerary and a great one is almost always local knowledge. That's precisely the gap our Japan deals are built to close.
The classic first (and fifth) visit follows the Golden Route: Tokyo's neon precision, Kyoto's temples and tea houses, Osaka's street-food swagger, all stitched together by shinkansen bullet trains that make 500 kilometres feel like a commuter hop. Flights from Australia's east coast reach Tokyo in around ten hours, with Haneda and Narita both well served.
Timing is everything. Late March to early April brings the sakura front sweeping north through Honshu; November sets the temples ablaze with autumn colour. Both windows are spectacular and both sell out first — which is why our seasonal itineraries are published months ahead and capped to small groups.
Our Japan deals lean on trusted local partners for the things that are genuinely hard to arrange from Australia: rail passes and seat reservations, licensed English-speaking guides, restaurant bookings that normally require a Japanese phone number, and seasonal timing that actually lines up with the blossoms rather than the brochure.
Between the set-piece seasons, Japan quietly over-delivers year-round — summer festivals, autumn food culture, winter onsen towns under snow. Whenever you go, it's the most organised chaos on earth, and it runs exactly on time.
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When is cherry blossom season in Japan?
The sakura front typically reaches Tokyo and Kyoto between late March and early April, though exact timing shifts a week or so each year with the weather. Full bloom in any one city lasts roughly a week. Accommodation for those windows sells out months ahead, which is why blossom-season itineraries should be booked by the preceding spring.
How long is the flight to Japan from Australia?
Direct flights from Australia's east coast to Tokyo take around ten hours, with both Haneda and Narita airports well connected. Japan is only one to two hours behind eastern Australia, so jet lag is minor in the scheme of long-haul travel.
Do Australians need a visa for Japan?
Australian passport holders can enter Japan visa-free for tourist stays of up to 90 days. You'll complete immigration and customs formalities online via Visit Japan Web before arrival for the smoothest entry. Check current requirements before departure.
Is the Golden Route (Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka) worth it for a first visit?
Yes — it's the classic first itinerary for good reason. You get modern Japan at full volume in Tokyo, a millennium of temples, gardens and tea culture in Kyoto, and Japan's best street food in Osaka, connected by bullet trains that take under three hours end to end. Ten to fourteen days covers it without rushing.
Do I need to speak Japanese to travel there?
No. Major stations, transport and hotels are well signed in English, and translation apps close most other gaps. Where language genuinely matters — restaurant reservations, ryokan etiquette, local guides — our itineraries use bilingual partners so nothing is lost in translation.
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