Insider Japan Travel Tips, luxury accommodation updates, and more!
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Welcome to the April edition of the Japan Travel Trade Newsletter.
The cherry blossoms have bloomed later than usual this year but April has remained as exciting time as ever with companies and schools preparing for the new school or financial year.
This month's newsletter includes unique adventure travel ideas, regional expressway passes, insider luggage transfer tips, and more!
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Harriett Bougher
Business Development & Senior Assistant Marketing Manager
JNTO Sydney Office
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Group bookings for 15 people or more are now available in English, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese on the teamLab Planets TOKYO website.
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Insider Tip
#3: Takkyubin Luggage Transfer Service
Travel like a pro and avoid the awkward lugging around of suitcases through crowded stations and cobbled streets by sending your suitcases across Japan using the takkyubin luggage transfer service. Bags can be sent safely and securely to/from airports, hotels, convenience stores and other pick-up locations. Prices are reasonable with costs starting at around $26 per large suitcase and $20 for smaller suitcases (subject to change). Baggage is usually delivered by the next business day, except in remote areas. Ski and snowboard equipment can also be sent generally within 2 days to and from your ski resort (subject to conditions).
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Travel Inspiration & Updates
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Regional Expressway Passes
Enjoy the flexibility and freedom of driving by car in Japan. There are regional express passes available only to foreign travelers that will save the headache around the cost and complexity of express way tolls. Find out more information about the ultimate travel hack and access to off-the-beaten path here!
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Wisteria
Wisteria is yet another flower phenomenon not to be missed in Japan. Be transported through tunnels of beautiful purple, pink, and white. Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture, and Kawachi Fujien Wisteria Garden in Fukuoka Prefecture. The wisteria are usually in bloom mid to late April to early to mid May.
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Explore some of Kyoto's lesser-known destinations including the 'bridge in heaven'- Amanohashidate sandbar, 'woodland Kyoto', and Uji City in Kyoto Tea Country. Click here to explore exquisite areas away from crowds.
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Fuji Motorsports Forest (Shizuoka)
Enjoy spectacular views of Mt.Fuji while satisfying your need for speed! At this theme park dedicated to cars, you can check out some of the latest vehicles of the modern racing scenes, and even have a go at driving on a racing track.
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Kamikochi, a mostly quiet resort in the Northern Japan Alps, is home to outstanding mountain scenery. Highlights include casual day hikes along the turquoise Azusa River. However, there are guest houses and small hotels available for longer stays. Kamikochi is accessible mid-April to mid-November with the exception of snow-shoeing access in the winter.
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Check out our updated list of luxury brand hotels that have received 5 or 4 stars from the Forbes Travel Guide or 5 stars from the Michelin Guide here.
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Just one year to go until the much anticipated 2025 World Expo in Osaka!
Don't miss out on experiencing the world's most technologically advanced exhibitions and the chance to interact with world leaders. Tickets are on sale now on the official World Expo page and selected travel agencies.
Not familiar with the expo? Our JNTO page has the ultimate guide as well as model courses and travel tips to make the most of your World Expo trip to Japan. |
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Resources for you and your clients
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Travel Trade Resources
Find e-learning programmes and webinars by JNTO & our partners; JNTO's photo and video library; brochures, maps and posters; inbound travel suppliers and more!
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Advise your clients to complete their immigration and customs forms on ‘Visit Japan Web’ prior to departure to streamline their entry into Japan. |
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