
Japan Junket travel guides empower YOU to create YOUR unique itinerary, for YOUR very own Junket to Japan.
With a Japan Junket Japan travel guide you’ll never miss a thing.
Our experts have compiled all their recommended attractions, from museums, to gardens and art galleries, hands on local experiences and artesian masterclasses, as well as their favourite guided tours, spots to shop and restaurants, pubs, clubs and bars to frequent, into these comprehensive Japan Travel guides just for you.
What you’ll find in a Japan Junket travel guide
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Our Japan Junket travel guides feature interactive maps designed to make planning your Junet to Japan seamless and engaging.
Every recommended location is pinned and linked directly to Google Maps, allowing you to quickly calculate distance between destinations to plan your days route with ease.
The maps search feature allows users to filter recommendations by keywords or specific interests to find locations and experiences that align with your travel plans.
Each pin expands to reveal location details such as opening hours, regular closures, entry fees, rough ticket prices, any exclusive Japan Junket deals or discounts, direct booking links, and a brief overview of the location to allow you to compile your itinerary quickly and easily.
Open pins in a new browser to bookmark, save and easily view your favourite spots on your own travel map.
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Our Highlighted Attractions feature the most frequently requested and visited spots by Japan Junket travelers, giving you a quick and easy way to discover the area’s most popular and beloved experiences at a glance.
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Our Themed Routes are thoughtfully curated to help travelers uncover the unique essence of each area in Japan. Many towns and neighborhoods are celebrated for a particular cultural, historical, or culinary specialty—like Uji for its renowned green tea or Kichijoji for its Studio Ghibli connections. To make the most of these local highlights, we’ve created suggested routes that focus on each area’s defining feature. Whether it’s tea culture, traditional crafts, pop culture, or regional cuisine, our themed routes guide you through the must-see spots that capture what makes each place special.
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Thanks to our strong local connections across Japan, Japan Junket travelers enjoy exclusive perks at many of the locations featured in our guides. These special benefits may include discount codes, complimentary vouchers, or even free gifts at partnered shops, cafes, attractions, and cultural experiences. By collaborating directly with local businesses, we’re able to offer added value that enhances your journey and makes your visit even more memorable.
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Who is Japan Junket?
We’ve redefined what it means to be a travel agent with our comprehensive travel consultancy services, and immersive, interactive itineraries.
Japan Junkets detailed and interactive itineraries take self-guided travel to a whole new level. With all the benefits of traveling with a tour guide, but none of the restrictions of traveling with a tour group, Japan Junkets itineraries are 100% customizable, and designed to cater to your individual travel preferences, interests and budget. Not that of the masses.
Whether it’s your maiden voyage, or you’re a seasoned traveler seeking new adventures in Japan, with Japan Junket as your specialist Japan Travel Agent, you’re promised an exceptional and unforgettable trip through the wonders of Japan.
We’re Japan Travel Specialists
We’re more than JUST a travel agent.
It’s more than JUST an itinerary.
As a specialist Japan travel agent, our services go far beyond that of a traditional travel agency.
Our Japanese translation services ensure seamless communication with hotels and any third-party tour or service providers, and our library of travel resources has 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.
Looking for expert assistance planning your trip to Japan?
THE ‘CUSTOM MADE’ JUNKET
‘The Full Package’
A travel itinerary made by the experts
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A detailed, day to day, itinerary tailored to your personal interests, travel styles and budget by Japan Junkets Japan travel experts. To be provided 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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 some 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.
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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
‘Advice for DIYers’
Specialist advice on your DIY itinerary.
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Send us your itinerary and any questions you have about your upcoming travels, and one of our Japan travel specialists will look over your travel plans and offer their advice to ensure your Junket is as seamless as it can be.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
THE ‘JAPAN BY SEA’ JUNKET
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bundle any combination of cruise + accommodation, flights, transfers, Travel Insurance & Japan Junket Services and save!
Money - Up to 20% on accommodation when you bundle with a cruise
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. -
Our booking services for cruises and their bundled flights, accommodation or transfers are free!
Refer to our Travel Consultancy pricing for custom itineraries if you're looking at extending your trip past just the cruise and want to make the most of your time in Japan.
‘Cruise Bundles’
Japan cruises and exclusive bundles.
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Kichijoji is a lively and popular neighborhood in western Tokyo, known for its relaxed atmosphere and mix of urban convenience and natural beauty. It's home to the scenic Inokashira Park, where visitors can enjoy boating, cherry blossoms, and the Ghibli Museum. The area also offers a vibrant shopping and dining scene, from trendy boutiques and vintage shops to izakayas and cafes.