IRCTC Japan tour: 10-day trip from Delhi with bullet train ride, package starts at Rs 3.46 lakh

The return flight, NH837, will depart Tokyo (HND) at 11:10 AM on September 15 and arrive in Delhi at 4:30 PM.

However, the IRCTC said the flight schedule is indicative and subject to change based on the airline’s operational feasibility. The airline and timings are not yet confirmed and may change when the itinerary is finalised, it stated.

IRCTC Japan tour package from Delhi: Places to visit

As part of the IRCTC Japan tour, travellers will visit several popular attractions across seven cities. The itinerary includes:

• Tokyo: Asakusa Temple, Nakamise Dori, Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Ueno Park, Odaiba and TeamLab Planets.
• Hakone and Mt Fuji: Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Owakudani Valley, Hakone Ropeway and Hakone Pirate Ship.
• Nagoya: Toyota Museum and SCMAGLEV Railway Park.
• Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kinkaku-ji Temple and Fushimi Inari Taisha.
• Nara: Nara Deer Park and Todai-ji Temple.
• Osaka: Osaka Castle Park.
• Hiroshima: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima Island, including Itsukushima Shrine.
• Tokyo: On the final sightseeing day, the itinerary also includes Tokyo Skytree (350m).

The IRCTC tour package also includes bullet train journeys from Shin-Osaka to Hiroshima (on September 13) and from Hiroshima to Tokyo (on September 14).

IRCTC Japan tour package from Delhi price

The IRCTC Japan tour package from Delhi is available at different prices depending on the accommodation option. The triple-sharing package costs around Rs 3.46 lakh (Rs 3,45,999) per person, while the twin and double-sharing package costs Rs 3,49,999. The single-occupancy package costs Rs 4,73,999.

For children aged 5 to 11 years, the package costs Rs 2,92,499 with a bed and Rs 2,63,999 without a bed.

IRCTC Japan tour from Delhi: What does the package include?

According to IRCTC, the tour package includes return economy-class airfare, accommodation in 4-star hotels, Japan tourist visa fees, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, and airport transfers and sightseeing in AC coaches. It also covers sightseeing entrance charges, travel insurance for passengers below 70 years, the services of an English-speaking tour guide and all applicable taxes.

IRCTC Japan tour from Delhi: What does the package exclude?

The IRCTC added that package excludes any increase in airfare, urgent visa charges and overseas medical insurance. Passengers will also have to pay any increase in airport taxes, fuel surcharge and visa fees. Meals are provided as per the set menu, with no menu choice available, while room service will be charged separately.

The cost of excursions, sightseeing, entrance fees and local guides not included in the itinerary, along with tips for drivers, waiters, guides and representatives, is also excluded. Any increase in the exchange rate that raises transportation or land arrangement costs may also be charged to passengers, IRCTC said.

Personal expenses such as laundry, wine, mineral water and food or drinks not included in the regular menu are also excluded. Anything not specifically mentioned under the package inclusions will have to be paid for separately.