10 Day Best of Taiwan & Japan
Australia Company Owned
Return International Flights
7 Day Change of Mind
Great Family Holiday option
Day by Day Itinerary
Taipei, Tokyo, Hamamatsu, Osaka, Shizuoka
Highlights
- Discover the natural wonders of Yehliu Geopark, known for its remarkable rock formations, including the famous Queen’s Head. This coastal park offers stunning views of Taiwan’s shoreline, perfect for photographers and nature lovers alike.
- Explore the charm of Jiufen Village, a mountainside town with a nostalgic atmosphere, filled with traditional teahouses, narrow alleyways, and vibrant street food stalls. Enjoy authentic Taiwanese snacks while taking in the scenic views that make this village a must-visit destination.
- Visit the breathtaking Shifen Waterfall, known as Taiwan’s Niagara Falls, where you can experience the beauty of cascading waters surrounded by lush greenery. This natural attraction is a perfect spot for stunning photos.
- Marvel at the grandeur of Todaiji Temple in Nara, home to the Daibutsu, one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues. As one of Japan’s most historic sites, Todaiji Temple offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese architecture and Buddhist culture.
- Experience the energy of Dōtonbori, Osaka’s iconic entertainment district famous for its neon lights, delicious street food, and vibrant nightlife. Take a stroll along the Dōtonbori canal and snap photos of the famous Glico Man and other colorful signs.
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, renowned for its thousands of bright red torii gates that form a picturesque pathway up the mountain. This spiritual site, dedicated to the Shinto god of rice and prosperity, is a must-see for both its cultural significance and stunning visuals.
- Immerse yourself in Tokyo’s history at Sensō-ji Temple, the city’s oldest Buddhist temple, known for its magnificent Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). Nearby, Nakamise Street offers a lively market atmosphere, where you can shop for souvenirs and enjoy traditional Japanese snacks.
Itinerary
Taipei, Taiwan
Your exciting journey begins as you depart from home and fly into Taiwan’s bustling capital, Taipei! Upon arrival at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), you’ll be warmly welcomed by a local representative, who will guide you to your accommodation for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to explore Taipei at your own pace. Perhaps take a leisurely stroll around the city, enjoy a local meal, or simply relax after your flight.
Meal: In-flight meals
Accommodation: Sonnien Hotel 4* or similar
Please note: Depending on the time of your departure flight, the start date of your tour may be the day prior.
If purchasing the land only option, please be advised transfers will not be included and you will need to make your own way to the hotel.
Taipei
After breakfast, dive into a full day of sightseeing around Taipei. Your first stop is Yehliu Geopark, famous for its unique rock formations, especially the iconic Queen’s Head. This natural wonder offers a stunning coastline and fascinating geological formations, perfect for memorable photos.
Next, you’ll journey to the historic Jiufen Village. Nestled in the hills, this charming town boasts narrow streets filled with traditional teahouses, local shops, and delicious street food. Enjoy lunch on your own while soaking in the nostalgic atmosphere.
The adventure continues at Shifen Waterfall, Taiwan’s broadest waterfall, where you can admire its cascading beauty. End the day at Shifen Old Street, where you can participate in the traditional **Sky Lantern release**, making a wish as your lantern floats into the sky.
Return to Taipei for a relaxing evening, with the rest of the night free for you to explore or unwind.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sonnien Hotel 4* or similar
Taipei Tokyo
Enjoy breakfast before heading to Taoyuan International Airport for your flight to Tokyo.
Upon arrival, your driver will greet you and take you to your hotel. After checking in, the evening is yours to rest and recover. Use this time to explore nearby attractions or simply relax as you prepare for an action-packed day in Tokyo tomorrow.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sunshine City Prince Hotel 3* or Similar
Tokyo 
Oishi Park Lake Kawaguchi Mount Fuji Hamamatsu
After breakfast, you’ll set off for Mount Fuji, beginning with a visit to Oishi Park along Lake Kawaguchi. This serene location is celebrated for its flower-lined walking paths and breathtaking views of Mount Fuji.
Next, you’ll head to Oshino Hakkai, a charming village in the Fuji Five Lake region, famous for its eight pristine ponds fed by snowmelt from the surrounding mountains. Here, you’ll also have the opportunity to admire traditional thatched-roof farmhouses nestled in the picturesque landscape beneath Mount Fuji.
After a day exploring the Mount Fuji area, you’ll travel to Hamamatsu. Once there, you can relax and enjoy your evening at leisure before spending the night in Hamamatsu, preparing for the next day’s adventures.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Loisir Hotel Toyohashi 4* or similar
Hamamatsu Nara Osaka
Today, we travel to Nara, renowned for its historic temples and free-roaming deer. Our first stop is Todaiji Temple (Great Eastern Temple), one of Japan’s most iconic sites. This impressive temple houses one of the largest bronze Buddha statues in Japan, known as Daibutsu. After exploring Todaiji, we’ll take a stroll through Nara Park, where you can encounter hundreds of friendly Sika deer.
Following our time in Nara, we’ll proceed to Osaka for a walking tour of the vibrant Dōtonbori area. This bustling street, running alongside the Dōtonbori canal, is a popular hotspot for shopping, street food, bars, and entertainment. As night falls, the area comes alive with colorful neon lights and iconic signs, including the famous Glico Man and Kani Doraku crab. Enjoy a leisurely evening exploring Osaka at your own pace.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Inn & Suites Shin Osaka 3* or similar
Osaka
Today, explore Osaka at your own pace or join an optional day tour to Kyoto to discover Kyoto’s highlights, including the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of red torii gates, the serene Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, and the historic Gion district.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Inn & Suites Shin Osaka 3* or similar
Optional tour: Guided Day Trip to Kyoto and Nara
This is a private tour for you. Explore western Japan with this day trip to Kyoto and Nara. Aboard a bus, explore the serene nature of Arashiyama, stroll the gardens of Kyoto’s UNESCO-listed Kinkaku-ji, and marvel at the enormous Buddha statue in Todai-ji temple in Nara.
Osaka Igaryu Nagoya Shizuoka
After breakfast, we will leave Osaka and head towards Shizuoka. En route, we’ll stop at the Ninja Museum of Igaryu, where you can explore a ninja trick house, view exhibits at the ninja museum, and, if time allows, experience a ninja show (additional cost applies).
Next, we’ll visit Nagoya Castle, a historic 17th-century landmark and one of Nagoya’s most famous attractions. The castle’s grandeur and historical significance make it a must-see. Afterward, we will continue our journey to Shizuoka, where you’ll have the evening free to relax and explore at your own pace.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Associa Shizuoka 4* or similar
Shizuoka Asakusa Nakamise Street Tokyo
After breakfast, we head back to Tokyo to explore this dynamic city. Our first stop is the charming Asakusa neighborhood, a refreshing contrast to Tokyo’s fast pace. Here, we visit Sensō-ji Temple, Tokyo’s oldest and most significant Buddhist temple, dating back to the seventh century. Be prepared for crowds as you admire its iconic Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) with its impressive red lantern.
We’ll stroll along Nakamise Street, which links the temple’s front gate to its main hall. This vibrant shopping street is filled with food stalls and souvenir shops offering traditional Japanese crafts and delicious snacks—perfect for finding unique souvenirs.
Next, we’ll visit the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to enjoy panoramic views of the city. Afterward, we check in to our hotel, where you can unwind and enjoy your evening at leisure.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sunshine City Prince Hotel 3* or Similar
Tokyo Home
Enjoy your final breakfast this morning as your Japanese adventure comes to a close. When the time arrives, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: In-flight
Please note: If purchasing the land only option, please be advised airport transfers will not be included and you will need to make your own way to the airport.
Home
Arrive home today.
We hope you have enjoyed your journey through Taiwan and Japan trip with AVG Travels.
Included
- Return International Flights
- Return airport transfers
- Amazing touring, including – the natural wonders of Yehliu Geopark, traditional teahouses, narrow alleyways, and vibrant street food stalls of Jiufen Village, the breathtaking Shifen Waterfall, Todaiji Temple in Nara, home to the Daibutsu, Dōtonbori, Osaka’s iconic entertainment district, Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Sensō-ji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temple and more
- 8 nights in centrally located 3 & 4 star hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Bottled water during touring
- Air-conditioned transportation
- All entrance and sightseeing fees as mentioned in the program
- Professional local English speaking tour guide
Excluded
- Travel insurance
- Tipping
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
Fine Print
How to book and Payments
AVG Travels offers you a pay in “3 Instalment Payment Plan” as follows
- First payment: $300 per person deposit due at time of booking
- Second payment: $2,000 per person due 7 days after the initial booking.
- Final payment: Balance due 120 days before your departure date.
Please note AVG Travels 7-day cooling off offer.
Please refer to the “Flexible Cancellation” section.
Flexible Cancellation
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking, you can request a full refund of your initial deposit. Please note, after 7 days, our standard terms and conditions apply.
Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including name, booking number and the reason for cancellation.
Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.
Flight Information
This package includes return flights from Sydney/Melbourne.
Flights from Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth attract a $400 surcharge.
Airline Selection: We book the best available airlines for your journey, which may include a mix of full-service and low-cost carriers. Specific airline requests can be made at the time of purchase. This includes upgrades to your preferred carrier, premium economy or business class cabins or specific seats. Whilst we will try our best, not all requests can be confirmed.
Flight Conditions: Flights may not be direct and could involve a maximum of two transits.
Ticketing Information: Once issued, tickets are non-refundable. Changes are subject to airline rules, airline change fees, and an AVG Travels change fee of $250 per person.
Passenger Details: Please ensure all traveller names are as per passports. This includes all middle names. Errors may incur a name change fee of $150 plus airline charges, or require the purchase of a new ticket.
Flight Schedule Changes: Any changes or cancellations to airline schedules are outside our control. We recommend staying updated with airline schedules before departure. Additional expenses for extended transits or alternative arrangements are the traveller’s responsibility.
Internal Airfares: Local flights included in your itinerary may utilise low-cost carriers without meals or entertainment. Checked baggage is included; any additional baggage fees are payable at check-in.
Booking Considerations: If travelling with others on separate bookings, we may not be able to guarantee all flights are the same due to availability.
Luggage and Fees: You are responsible for your luggage at all times. Excess baggage fees, if incurred, are payable directly to the airline. All tickets will include 20 kg checked baggage per person, plus 7 kg of hand luggage. We recommend travelling with a max 20kg per person due to restrictions on internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Please note, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters are not included.
No-Show Policy: Missing your flight may result in fees including a no-show fee, airline reissue fee, and possible new ticket purchase. AVG Travels charges a $250 admin fee for re-booking assistance.
Price Adjustments: Prices are final at the time of ticketing. Any subsequent changes may result in additional costs due to factors beyond our control, such as currency fluctuations or airline surcharges.
We would be more than happy to provide you with a quote for the following requests:
- Airline Preferences – You may wish to fly with a particular airline
- Cabin Preferences – These include upgrading to premium economy or business class
- Extensions (start and end cities must remain the same) – You may request to extend your stay pre or post tour.
- Meal Requests – You may request a specific meal for dietary requirements.
- Seat Requests – If you would like to request particular seating. However please note, not all airlines allow the selection of pre-purchased seat arrangements.
Important Information
AVG Travels Trusted Partner Tour
AVG Travels have sourced a local, trusted partner to operate this tour. Our team has carefully vetted the itinerary and on-ground operations to ensure our AVG Travels clients are in good hands.
Land Only Packages
Transfers ARE NOT included for land only packages.
Please note that customers purchasing the land only option need to make their own way to the joining hotel and the airport at the end of the tour. AVG Travels can assist with purchasing private transfers if choosing the land only option.
Physical Requirements
A reasonable level of fitness is required. Participants should be comfortable navigating stairs, boarding and disembarking from the coach, and walking reasonable distances, typically around 2 km per day or more. Please disclose any physical conditions at the time of booking to assess suitability for the tour.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Please be advised that tipping for tour guides, drivers and bellmen are required and will be collected by your travel consultant 7 days before you depart. A gratuity of $10 per person/day can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry as they have done an impeccable job to serve you through your holiday. Please note that tipping is not the norm in Japan.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $900 in addition to the twin share price.
Group size:
Min 15
Max 25 pax
Triple Share
Upon request
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while travelling.
We have partnered with Nib Travel Insurance to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book Comprehensive or Essentials cover for your domestic, international or multi-trip journeys simply with us.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages. Visa conditions are subject to change at short notice, so it is the responsibility of the traveller to consult with the relevant consulates to ensure they have the appropriate visa for entry to the countries being visited.
Australian passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Taiwan or Japan, for stays less than 90 days.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ for up-to-date information in terms of entry requirements.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 2 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are priced at the same price as adults.
Japanese coach companies do not provide baby seats, we require customers to bring their own. We cannot guarantee the compatibility of these seats with the coach’s seating arrangements.
We generally recommend that children be over 2 years old, as some itineraries may involve 2-3 hours or even longer of coach travel at a time, which can be challenging for younger children.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
Cherry Blossoms
Please note that Cherry Blossoms are weather dependent and it is not guaranteed that they will be in bloom at the time of your arrival.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages.
Australian passport holders do not need a visa to travel to Taiwan or Japan, for stays less than 90 days.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 2 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
Cherry Blossoms
Please note that Cherry Blossoms are weather dependent and it is not guaranteed that they will be in bloom at the time of your arrival.
How to Extend Your Stay
Some customers like to enhance their holiday by extending their stay before/behind and/or post-tour. From $200 per person is applied for trip extension or early arrivals (subject to availability and applicable fare difference)
Pre and post tour accommodation
- Pre Tour Accommodation – $380 per room, per night for double/twin/single
- Post Tour Accommodation – $380 per room, per night for double/twin/single
If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:
Follow the “Book Now” prompts, until you reach the “Anything else we need to know?” field
Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you require additional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.
After finalising your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of our Reservation team will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.
The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice, due 90 days prior to departure, and is strictly subject to availability.
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