Professional advice, and insider tips and tricks from expert Japan travel planners to ensure YOUR Junket to Japan is as seamless as possible.

We design each unique itinerary with meticulous care, and every step of the planning process is approached with your personal preferences, travel styles and budget in mind. This allows us to curate a Japan travel itinerary just for YOU, full of the best cities for YOU, the best sites for YOU, the best restaurants for YOU, to ensure that you get to experience the heart and soul of this captivating country and discover YOUR Japan.

We’ve designed itineraries for large groups, small groups, couples and newlyweds, and have first-hand experience traveling Japan as a young family with a baby in tow, and then later in the tow of a toddler. We’ve done snow trips and road trips, we’ve explored the bustling cities and the rolling countryside, we’ve experienced every season and we’ve discovered so many unique and wonderful places that no amount of research was ever going to find us.

We have the experience to ensure that your Junket to Japan is a smooth affair no-matter where you’re headed or who you’re headed there with, whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned Japan enthusiast, with the professional travel tips and insider knowledge of Japan Junket at your disposal, we promise every moment of YOUR Junket to Japan will be unforgettable.

GET YOUR ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS

NO-MATTER WHAT STAGE YOUR ITINERARY IS AT

We’ll turn your DIY itinerary into a fool-proof plan with a Japan Junket Travel Consultant ensuring no detail is overlooked.

We’ll turn your pre-made itinerary, into an easy to follow, printable document equipped with notes from our Travel Consultants to ensure you have all the insight you need to make your Junket as smooth as possible.

Plus, we’ll enhance your itinerary by adding any additional attractions, restaurants, and experiences that align with your personal interests, budget and travel style to ensure your ideal Junket to Japan is brought to life.

No-matter what stage you’re at in the planning process, we can help! One of our Japan Travel Consultants will gladly take a look at your itinerary to ensure that no detail is overlooked, and your Junket to Japan is seamless.

Don’t limit yourself with a ‘Japan for the masses’ tour.

Discover YOUR Japan with a custom Japan Junket self-guided itinerary.

  • Travel when YOU want,

  • with the flights YOU want,

  • in the destinations YOU want.

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OUR SERVICES

We have something to suit every Junket. From specialist planning advice and resources for the D.I.Y travel planner, to simple agency booking services and completely customized and interactive Japan travel itineraries.

THE ‘CUSTOM MADE’ JUNKET

‘The Full Package’
A travel itinerary made by the experts

    • A detailed, day to day, self guided japan itinerary tailored to your personal interests, travel styles and budget in both our interactive online format and a printable version to ensure that you have access to all the information you need at any given time.

    • Our custom Japan itineraries contain everything from short summaries and histories on the sites you’ll be seeing, to travel distances, transit times, navigation links, business operating hours, pricing, tour recommendations, shop recommendations, workshop, restaurant and hotel recommendations, plus direct booking links AND our personal tips and tricks for getting the best out of each destination.

    • Carefully curated documents on everything from the ins and outs of international travel, to Japanese cultural, social and restaurant etiquette, tips and tricks for navigating Japan’s complex, but very convenient transportation networks, and essential information about Japan’s emergency services, and the Japanese yen.

    • Personalized resources and advice catering to your individual needs such as allergy cards or accessibility information, to ensure you’re experiencing the best Japan has to offer. 

    • We can assist you in translating any Japanese only webpages, social media posts, flyers, brochures, and booking or contact forms, to ensure that you have access to any and all of the rich experiences that Japan has to offer, regardless of your ability to speak Japanese.

    • Should you need to make a booking at a venue, or even just ask a question of somewhere you’ll be visiting, that is only contactable via phone or email, we can, at your request, make contact on your behalf to ensure that the interaction is positive, and that there aren’t any miscommunications that may negatively impact your experience.

    • As your specialist Japan Travel Agent, we can book all your flights, hotels, transfers, car hire and travel insurance as well as some attractions and tours on your behalf at your request, (if you haven’t done so already)

    • Anything we can’t book on your behalf such as attractions and tours, or anything that we can’t offer you the cheapest price on, will be linked to directly in your itinerary to ensure making those bookings yourself is as quick and easy as possible.

  • Roughly $475AUD per week of travel.

    Expedited Delivery is available if you need your itinerary quicker than the average 14-day turn around, for an additional $105AUD per week of travel.

    Prices can vary depending on the specifics of your travels, this estimate was reached based on the average travel time of 2 weeks.

    Contact us with the details of your travels for a more accurate quote.

THE ‘DO IT YOURSELF’ JUNKET

    • Send us your itinerary and any questions you have about your upcoming travels, and we’ll offer our professional insight and recommendations to ensure your Junket is a seamless as it can be.

    • Carefully curated documents on everything from the ins and outs of international travel, to Japanese cultural, social and restaurant etiquette, tips and tricks for navigating Japan’s complex, but very convenient transportation networks, and essential information about Japan’s emergency services, and the Japanese yen.

    • Personalized resources and advice catering to your individual needs such as allergy cards or accessibility information, to ensure you’re experiencing the best Japan has to offer. 

    • We can assist you in translating any Japanese only webpages, social media posts, flyers, brochures, and booking or contact forms, to ensure that you have access to any and all of the rich experiences that Japan has to offer, regardless of your ability to speak Japanese.

    • Should you need to make a booking at a venue, or even just ask a question of somewhere you’ll be visiting, that is only contactable via phone or email, we can, at your request, make contact on your behalf to ensure that the interaction is positive, and that there aren’t any miscommunications that may negatively impact your experience.

    • As your specialist Japan Travel Agent, we can book all your flights, hotels, transfers, car hire and travel insurance as well as some attractions and tours on your behalf at your request, (if you haven’t done so already)

    • Anything we recommend that we can’t book on your behalf, such as attractions and tours, or anything that we can’t offer the cheapest price for, will be linked to directly to ensure making those bookings yourself is as quick and easy as possible.

  • Roughly $155~$260AUD per week of travel.

    Prices can vary depending on the specifics of your travels, and stage of your DIY itinerary. This estimate was reached based on the average travel time of 2 weeks.

    Contact us with the details of your travels for a more accurate quote.

‘Advice for DIYers’
Specialist advice on your DIY itinerary.

  • Japan Junkets cruising specialists are CLIA accredited and have an extensive knowledge of the cruise lines and ships that operate in and out of Japan, as well as the experience and cultural insight to ensure that you can make the most of your time at each port destination.

    Our Japan cruise agents also often have access to exclusive deals, discounts, and upgrades that are not available to the general public. When you book your cruise with Japan Junket, you’ll benefit from current promotions that could range from onboard credits and special dining experiences, to complimentary excursions or room upgrades.

  • Carefully curated documents on everything from the ins and outs of international travel, to Japanese cultural, social and restaurant etiquette, tips and tricks for navigating Japan’s complex, but very convenient transportation networks, and essential information about Japan’s emergency services, and the Japanese yen.

  • We can assist you in translating any Japanese only webpages, social media posts, flyers, brochures, and booking or contact forms, to ensure that you have access to any and all of the rich experiences that Japan has to offer, regardless of your ability to speak Japanese.

    Should you need to make a booking at a venue, or even just ask a question of somewhere you’ll be visiting, that is only contactable via phone or email, we can, at your request, make contact on your behalf to ensure that the interaction is positive, and that there aren’t any miscommunications that may negatively impact your experience, guaranteeing you the best that Japan has to offer.

  • Bundle any combination of cruise + accommodation, flights, transfers, Travel Insurance & Japan Junket Services and save!

    Save Money - Up to 20% on accommodation when you bundle with a cruise

    Save Time - Planning a cruise involves a lot of moving parts, from selecting the right ship and itinerary to coordinating travel arrangements such as flights, transfers, hotels, and maybe even personalized travel itineraries if you choose to extend your Japan trip past just the cruise. But when you book a cruise bundle with Japan Junket, you can rest assured that everything is taken care of.

  • Free.

THE ‘JAPAN BY SEA’ JUNKET

‘Cruise Bundles’
Japan cruises and exclusive bundles.

Let us take the stress out

of planning a trip to Japan

If your search history looks like this…

- Which attractions are worth seeing?

- How can I avoid the crowds?

- Where can I get the most authentic experience?

- Where can I eat with my food allergy?

- What area of Tokyo should I stay in?

- What do I need to know before I go?

- Whats the best way to get around?

- How much money do I need to take?

- Where can I get the most authentic experiences?

- How much time do I need in each city?

- Can you travel Japan without speaking Japanese?

- Japan's accessibility challenges

- Do I need a Visa?

- Is Japan a 'Kid-Friendly' destination?

- What is the best time of year to visit Japan?

- How do you navigate Japan's public transport?

- Which attractions are worth seeing? - How can I avoid the crowds? - Where can I get the most authentic experience? - Where can I eat with my food allergy? - What area of Tokyo should I stay in? - What do I need to know before I go? - Whats the best way to get around? - How much money do I need to take? - Where can I get the most authentic experiences? - How much time do I need in each city? - Can you travel Japan without speaking Japanese? - Japan's accessibility challenges - Do I need a Visa? - Is Japan a 'Kid-Friendly' destination? - What is the best time of year to visit Japan? - How do you navigate Japan's public transport?

…our Travel Consultancy Services are for you.

OUR TRAVEL RESOURCES

Empowering you to discover YOUR Japan.

One of our detailed, interactive itineraries will go a long way towards instilling you with the confidence you need to discover YOUR Japan for yourself, and our library of travel resources will get you the rest of the way there.

Japan Junkets travel resources have been compiled and curated by Japan travel experts to ensure that you have all the information you both need and want at your fingertips, because knowledge is power! With our travel resources at your disposal, you can work to narrow that language barrier, immerse yourself in the rich culture of Japan’s shrines and temples, confidently dine at any restaurant you choose, and truly experience everything Japan has to offer.

  • Our library of travel resources have been curated by Japan travel experts to ensure you’ll know everything you both need to know, and should know, before you embark on your Junket to Japan.

    • Things To Know Before You Go

    • Departure and Arrivals

    • Websites and Apps

    • Traveling with Kids

    • Social Etiquette & Laws

    • Restaurant Etiquette

    • Cultural Etiquette

    • Japan’s Public Transport

    • Emergency Services

    • Travel Money

    • Survival Japanese

    • Our Interactive Itineraries

  • If you have any concerns about any aspect of your travels, we can create personalized resources to help. Perhaps you have an allergy that has you concerned about eating out, or a disability or mobility challenge that you're worried may limit your access to certain areas or attractions.

    No matter the situation, we will provide a custom communication card in both English and Japanese to ensure that you can quickly and clearly communicate your needs or concerns to those able to help.

Step 1: Getting started is simple, just fill out our comprehensive questionnaire with all your travel details, and within the next 24 hours, we’ll put together a proposal, quote and budget breakdown to ensure we’re all on the same page.

Step 2: If you’re happy with the plans we’ve set forward, once you're ready to proceed, you can secure your booking by paying a 50% deposit. As soon as payment is confirmed, you'll gain exclusive access to our extensive library of travel resources, including etiquette guides, insider tips, and practical advice for your upcoming Junket, and over the next 7 days, we’ll create the first draft of your itinerary.

Step 3: Take the time to review your first draft, share any feedback and ask any questions that you may have. Don’t hold back, our goal is to ensure that every aspect of your journey is perfectly tailored to you and your unique Junket.

Step 4: Over the next 7 days we'll secure your hotel reservations, book flights, transfers and/or car hire where needed, organize a travel insurance quote, and make all the necessary changes in line with your feedback. Then add all the finishing touches that make a Japan Junket itinerary, a Japan Junket itinerary.

Step 5: Your itinerary is finished! Give it one last go over, ensuring you’re 100% happy with its contents, and if everything looks good you can begin locking in your travel arrangements. If you’re still not 100% sure, just say the word and we’ll continue to tinker until we get it just right.

Step 6: Now there’s nothing left to do, but to be on your way! Japan awaits.

A STREAMLINED & REMOTE PROCESS

Our entire process, from quote to finished product, is available remotely to ensure convenience and ease of access for everyone wishing to embark on their own Junket to Japan.

looking for a little more than advice?

UPGRADE TO ‘THE FULL PACKAGE’

and let us take care of everything.

THE ‘CUSTOM MADE’ JUNKET

‘The Full Package’
A travel itinerary made by the experts.

    • A detailed, day to day, self guided japan itinerary tailored to your personal interests, travel styles and budget in both our interactive online format and a printable version to ensure that you have access to all the information you need at any given time.

    • Our custom Japan itineraries contain everything from short summaries and histories on the sites you’ll be seeing, to travel distances, transit times, navigation links, business operating hours, pricing, tour recommendations, shop recommendations, workshop, restaurant and hotel recommendations, plus direct booking links AND our personal tips and tricks for getting the best out of each destination.

    • Carefully curated documents on everything from the ins and outs of international travel, to Japanese cultural, social and restaurant etiquette, tips and tricks for navigating Japan’s complex, but very convenient transportation networks, and essential information about Japan’s emergency services, and the Japanese yen.

    • Personalized resources and advice catering to your individual needs such as allergy cards or accessibility information, to ensure you’re experiencing the best Japan has to offer. 

    • We can assist you in translating any Japanese only webpages, social media posts, flyers, brochures, and booking or contact forms, to ensure that you have access to any and all of the rich experiences that Japan has to offer, regardless of your ability to speak Japanese.

    • Should you need to make a booking at a venue, or even just ask a question of somewhere you’ll be visiting, that is only contactable via phone or email, we can, at your request, make contact on your behalf to ensure that the interaction is positive, and that there aren’t any miscommunications that may negatively impact your experience.

    • As your specialist Japan Travel Agent, we can book all your flights, hotels, transfers, car hire and travel insurance as well as some attractions and tours on your behalf at your request, (if you haven’t done so already)

    • Anything we can’t book on your behalf such as attractions and tours, or anything that we can’t offer you the cheapest price on, will be linked to directly in your itinerary to ensure making those bookings yourself is as quick and easy as possible.

  • Roughly $475AUD per week of travel.

    Expedited Delivery is available if you need your itinerary quicker than the average 14-day turn around, for an additional $105AUD per week of travel.

    Prices can vary depending on the specifics of your travels, this estimate was reached based on the average travel time of 2 weeks.

    Contact us with the details of your travels for a more accurate quote.

STILL NOT SURE IF OUR SERVICES ARE FOR YOU?

Hear how we’ve helped previous Junketers discover THEIR Japan. - Read More

  • ★★★★★

    “As a first time international traveller, I cannot recommend Dayna's help and experience enough. She single-handedly managed both the needs of our larger group as well as smaller tailored recommendations for our own separate adventures in Japan. She was always friendly, and approachable for advice, and her planning was meticulous. She helped with the early hand-holding questions as well in depth recommendations for places to visit and things to try! “

    ~ Andy W.

  • ★★★★★

    “Dayna designed an itinerary that captured the essence of what drove me to visit Japan. I wanted to immerse myself in the world of Japanese Pro Wrestling, and Dayna delivered me an itinerary that allowed me to do just that. If you have a passion you'd like to explore in Japan, don't hesitate to trust Japan Junket.”

    ~ Jacob T.

  • ★★★★★

    “What an absolute delight it was dealing with Dayna!!! Her knowledge of Japan from itinerary, food, culture, transport system and also her intuition at knowing the clients need, was unsurpassed!! I threw every question possible at her and very promptly, she worked through with me every time! Our 16 day trip (4 x adults) exceeded our expectations, the itinerary was perfect for our needs, seeing and experiencing what we wanted, how we wanted! Dayna is an absolute guru when it comes to Japan, we can’t wait for our next trip to Japan!”

    ~Michelle M.

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Planning Resources for the DIYERS

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Embark on your Junket to Japan today.

GET A QUOTE

  • We differ slightly from a Travel Agency as you’re not locked into booking your flights and hotels with us. Our service fees go towards the planning of your itinerary, and the booking of the flights and hotels for that itinerary is a completely separate matter. When it comes to making final bookings, we have a couple of options, and you can opt for whichever method will get you the best price, or whichever is most convenient for you. If we can offer you the best price, or you don’t want to make the bookings yourself, we can book your flights and hotels on your behalf just like a traditional travel agency at no extra fee. But if not, we can instead direct you to the places that do have the best prices for you to book yourself. Either way, you avoid paying travel agency booking fees, and you get best prices! Because our priority is ensuring you get the most out of your trip to Japan.

  • We’ve travelled all over Japan, and every time we travel, we further enhance our ability to plan the best Japanese Itineraries for you. Our very first trip to Japan, despite months and months of research and planning, felt rushed. We had no personal experience to pull from to garner how much time to spend in each city, where to stay within those cities to maximize our time spent there, and no concept of how long and far the travel from city to city, or attraction to attraction would realistically be. It resulted in us missing out on some amazing experiences and not doing many of the cities we visited justice. Allowing us to do the planning for you means you’ll benefit from the learnings of our past mistakes, and guarantee you’ll get the most out of you time spent in Japan.

  • Simply fill out the questionnaire and submit your answers to get us all the information we need to get your quote ready and start the process of planning your dream trip to Japan!

FAQ’s

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