Japan tours with Kintetsu

10/10/2022

Great news – the question "when can I visit Japan?" has an answer (and a date!).
From 11 October (today!), Australian travellers can finally visit Japan visa-free. And now is the perfect time to get excited and start planning! 🙌

Whether you’ve been waiting for snow, sushi or sake, our range of unique Japan tours have something for everyone.

Looking to visit Japan as soon as possible?
Our tours are open for booking now!
👉 https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan/

Happy travels everyone!

Kintetsu Travel

P.S.
What do you look forward to most when you go to Japan? Me, personally, I'd like to try every single ice cream they sell in convenience stores! 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦

27/05/2022

BREAKING NEWS: Japan tourism is back! 😆🎉

Exciting, exciting news - Japan is finally reopening its doors to tourists from 10th June 2022!

It looks like the full reopening will roll out over several stages (beginning with allowing group tours only), but we're sure this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. And we're excited as anyone - we know how much you have been dreaming of amazing places like Tokyo, Kyoto and more. We’re sure that when you visit, you'll have the best time! 🍣🥢🏯🚝🌸

While the finer details are yet to be confirmed, this is a big step forward and all our team are looking forward to exploring Japan with you!
Please stay tuned for more updates!

Can’t wait? Come check out our unique small-group tours!
👉 https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan/

📷 by Tianshu Liu (unsplash)

10/04/2022

2022 Japanese Grand Prix tours on sale now! 🏆

Motorsport fans, get ready for the racing thrills in Japan! 🏁🏯🗻🗼
Join our small group tours and experience what you can’t get from watching on TV!

Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Experience 🏎💨
05 October – 11 October 2022 (7 days)
URL: https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan/jp-cac/

Japan MotoGP with Bike Touring Experience 🏍💨
22 September – 29 September 2022 (8 days)
URL: https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan/jp-cab/

Both our motorsport tours include:
✔️ 3-day race tickets
✔️ All local transportation including to and from circuit
✔️ Fully escorted by our local English-speaking tour guide
✔️ Quality hotels throughout
✔️ Cultural & history tours of Japan
and more!

Hear the roar at the actual circuits!

17/02/2022

🎉New tour! 🎉

Reveal what lies beneath the Hokkaido snow… 🌱🐾👀

Eastern Hokkaido is a pristine paradise of untouched nature and wildlife, perfect for summer outdoor activities.

Be adventurous and try drift boating or canoeing. Enjoy leisurely walks, night safaris, and a wildlife-watching cruise as we travel and visit several national parks. We'll also take you to Hokkaido’s indigenous community village to learn their traditions and culture.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to see a different side of Japan!

👉 Find out more about our tour!
“Summer Adventure in Eastern Hokkaido”
https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan/jp-sac/

📍 Tour routes:
Airport ( ) > > > & > > Airport (Hokkaido)

📷 Picture:
Peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage Site

09/02/2022

🏆 2022 departure on sale now! 🏆

Gear up for your once-in-a-lifetime Formula 1 holiday! 🏎🏁🇯🇵

Experience the 2022 Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit with race tickets and exciting trackside activities.

Suzuka’s iconic figure-of-eight layout has been a favourite of drivers and fans for decades – be part of it and experience what you can’t get from watching on TV!

Find out more about our tour!
“Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Experience”
👉 https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan/jp-cac/

📍 Tour routes:
> F1 race weekend at > >

24/01/2022

The Arashiyama district in western Kyoto is well known for its beautiful nature and temples, and one good way to explore this beautiful area is to hop on a traditional rickshaw!

One of the ride highlights is the stunning bamboo forests. 🎋🎋🎋

Feel the breeze, listen to the sound of the rustling leaves and relax in the lush greenery as you effortlessly cruise through the forests.

Read our blog to find out more about the rickshaw experience!

🔍 https://www.kintetsu.com.au/blog/arashiyama-rickshaw-experience

22/12/2021

🎄Season's greetings from Kintetsu Travel🎄

The Kintetsu travel team would like to wish you all a safe and happy festive season.

We look forward to sharing more Japan travel adventures with you in 2022!
🍵🏯🍣🍜🚅✨

Happy holidays!

Kintetsu Travel

20/12/2021

While longing for travelling to Japan, why not treat yourself to a 3-night trip in Melbourne with Japanese wining & dining experiences? 🍣🥢

Mix and match your ultimate getaway with:
🛏️ 3-night hotel accommodation of your choice with 🔥Kintetsu exclusive bonus offers🔥
🏮 1 x Japanese set-menu dinner at an authentic Japanese restaurant of your choice
🍶 1 x Japanese sake-tasting experience at a renowned restaurant

Here are some of 🔥Kintetsu Exclusive Bonus Offers🔥
- Daily buffet breakfast included
- Free upgrade to Yarra River views and with views of the World’s largest casino fire show extravaganza every night
- Unlimited complimentary WiFi
*Terms and conditions apply.

Find more about the getaway package at:
👉 https://www.kintetsu.com.au/australia/mel-en001/

3-night Melbourne Getaway with a touch of Japan
Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
Travel period: 01 Dec 2021 - 30 June 2022
Price: From $500pp (AUD)

16/12/2021

*Competition now closed. Winners will be announced on the competition page on 23/12/2021.

Don’t forget to enter if you haven’t yet!
Our Japan travel quiz competition 🍣⛩🔍 is ending soon!

Quiz competition page
👉 https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan_travel_quiz_competition_2/

How well do you know Japanese cuisine?
Enter now for a chance to win a travel voucher!

*Prize draws are open to residents of NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA and ACT, 18 years of age and above only.
*This promotion opens at 10 am on Friday 3rd December 2021 and closes at 3 pm on Sunday 19th December 2021.
*The prize draw will take place on Tuesday 21st December 2021, and only winners will be contacted via email by Thursday 23rd December 2021.
*See Terms and Conditions on the competition page for details.

10/12/2021

*Competition now closed. Winners will be announced on the competition page on 23/12/2021.

Calling all the foodies!

Time to put your culinary knowledge to the test
with our Japan travel quiz – food edition! 🍣🥢✨

Quiz competition page
👉 https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan_travel_quiz_competition_2/

Wagyu, omakase, chawan-mushi... Japanese cuisine is truly versatile.

Our Japan tours cover unique gourmet experiences throughout Japan.
Can you name the dishes we try along the way?

Whether you are a top-notch connoisseur or big on junk food, come and try our quiz for a chance to win a travel voucher during our promotion period!

Entering is easy, just take the quiz, fill in your details and subscribe to the Kintetsu newsletter.

The opportunity to travel to the food wonderland 🇯🇵 is closer than ever... Don't forget to enter!

If you are a Japanese food lover, the quiz should be a piece of cake! 🍰

Good luck and enjoy!
Kintetsu travel

*Prize draws are open to residents of NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA and ACT, 18 years of age and above only. This promotion opens at 10 am on Friday 3rd December 2021 and closes at 3 pm on Sunday 19th December 2021. The prize draw will take place on Tuesday 21st December 2021, and only winners will be contacted via email by Thursday 23rd December 2021. See Terms and Conditions on the competition page for details.

25/11/2021

The Japan travel quiz is back! 🥳🎉

Put your Japan knowledge to the test with our Japan travel quiz – food edition! 🍣🥢✨

Quiz competition page
👉 https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan_travel_quiz_competition_2/

Our Japan tours cover unique gourmet experiences throughout Japan, can you name the dishes we try along the way? Whether you are a top-notch connoisseur or big on junk food, come and try our quiz for a chance to win a travel voucher during our promotion period!

Entering is easy, visit our competition page, take the quiz, fill in your details and subscribe to the Kintetsu newsletter!

Good news - this time the competition is open to NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA and ACT.
Anyone who had a go in the previous competition is also welcome to enter!

The opportunity to travel to Japan again is closer than ever... Don't forget to enter!

Good luck and enjoy!
Kintetsu travel

*Prize draws are open to residents of NSW, QLD, VIC, TAS, SA and ACT, 18 years of age and above only.
*This promotion opens at 10 am on Friday 3rd December 2021 and closes at 3 pm on Sunday 19th December 2021.
*The prize draw will take place on Tuesday 21st December 2021, and only winners will be contacted via email by Thursday 23rd December 2021.
*See Terms and Conditions on the competition page for details.

Put your Japan knowledge to the test with our Japan travel quiz! Tackle the questions for the chance to WIN the perfect prize for your much-awaited Japan trip.

23/11/2021

Discover Kansai by Kintetsu train 🚃✨

There is no doubt that Japan is one of the best countries to travel by railway.
With its punctuality, efficiency, and cleanliness, it's a train enthusiasts' dream!

Shimakaze Limited Express is one of the most popular sightseeing trains connecting Ise-Shima region and Osaka/Kyoto/Nagoya.

Join our Kintetsu Railway tour and take advantage of experiencing a luxury train!

Read our blog to find out more!
🔍https://www.kintetsu.com.au/blog/travel-kansai-in-style-with-shimakaze/





📷 Photo credit (c) Kintetsu Railway Co., Ltd

11/10/2021

Competition now closed - We hope you enjoyed our Japan travel quiz!

You can see the full draw results on our Japan Travel Quiz Competition page.

URL: https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan_travel_quiz_competition/
(link also in our bio .travel)

All winners have been notified via email. Congratulations 🎉

Thank you to everyone who participated! Arigato gozaimasu 🇯🇵😄🇦🇺

Kintetsu Travel Team

02/10/2021

Sushi cook-off in Japan? Try our tour! 🍣🥢

Japanese food is one of the top attractions of Japan. And as we all know, sushi is a world-renowned food that one must not miss when visiting Japan!

Our tours certainly cover sushi meals, and what’s more, you can make sushi yourself while learning from local experts!

Read our blog to find out more about this unique experience:

Try sushi-making in the land of sushi!
https://www.kintetsu.com.au/blog/sushi-making-experience-in-japan/

22/09/2021

16/09/2021

Calling all the foodies and explorers - embark on a culinary journey across Japan 🇯🇵 with us!

Japanese cuisine is famed around the world. From a high-end multi-course Kaiseki meal to a raucous izakaya pub beneath the rumbling train tracks, the Japanese obsession with food can be seen everywhere.

Our "Japan Gourmet Travel Experience" tour puts Japanese cuisine in the spotlight as we travel the popular "Golden Route" to seek out the best dishes each region has to offer. And between meals we'll show you our favourite sights and attractions!

Share unforgettable moments (and meals) with people you will meet on this culinary journey.

👉 Japan Gourmet Travel Experience:
https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan/jp-caa/

📍 Tour routes:
> > > > > -go > > > > > > > back to Tokyo!

🗓 Departure dates:
January to October 2022 departure dates

📷 Picture:
- red lantern hanging at storefront.
Usually a sign for izakaya pubs in Japan.

31/08/2021

❗️NEW TOUR ALERT❗️

This new tour is for anyone who'd like to explore the lesser-visited parts of Japan 🇯🇵

Join us as we unveil the Chugoku region, the western part of Japan’s main island Honshu, and Shikoku region, the smallest of the four main islands of Japan.

With a focus on art and culture, we’ll visit some of the finest gardens Japan has to offer, art museums including the picturesque “art island” of Naoshima, the World-Heritage-listed Himeji Castle and the famous “floating” shrine of Itsukushima ✨⛩🚅🥢🏯✨

We’ll make one incredible leg of the journey aboard the Shikoku Mannaka Sennen Monogatari, a luxury sightseeing train 🚃 by JR Shikoku. This train provides an extraordinary experience for train lovers or anyone who loves to travel in style! Indulge in the seasonal local cuisine and the natural beauty of Shikoku from the comfort of the train.

An overnight stay in the Shimane prefecture at a traditional Japanese hot spring inn 🧖‍♀️ caps off a trip filled with wonderful, memorable experiences.

Highlights and itinereies of the tour available on our website:
https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan/jp-ybb/

Kintetsu travel team






Photo credit (c) JR Shikoku

20/08/2021

*This competition is now closed. Thank you for your participation!

Our Japan Travel Quiz Competition has finally begun! 🎊😁🎊

Complete our quiz for a chance to win a travel voucher or accommodation voucher during our promotion period!

Entering is easy, visit our quiz competition page (link below), subscribe to our newsletter, fill in your details and take the quiz for the chance to win!

Hope you enjoy the quiz!

Quiz competition page:
https://www.kintetsu.com.au/japan_travel_quiz_competition/

*Prize draws are open to residents of NSW, QLD and VIC, 18 years of age and above only.
*This promotion opens on Friday 20 August 2021 and closes on Saturday 2nd October 2021.
*The prize draw will take place at 3pm, Wednesday 6th October 2021 and only winners will be contacted via email.
*See Terms and Conditions for details.