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If the details are provided later than 30 days pre-departure, you\u2019ll have to arrange your own arrival transfer.\nDeparture transfers are typically not included due to travelers leaving at varying times. That said, your Pack Leader will happily help arrange departure transfers for you if required.\n"},{"question":"Are tips included? ","answer":"Tipping is not part of Japanese culture so is not expected on this trip. Should you wish to tip your guide please do so with discretion and place the money in an envelope.\n"},{"question":"Do I need a visa?","answer":"Up-to-date visa and entry information can be found using our official partner, Sherpa, who can help you arrange a visa if needed.\nYou can also find essential travel advice \u2013 including security and local laws, as well as passport and visa information \u2013 on the government website of your home country:\n\nUK residents: review the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Travel Advice before your adventure.\nUS residents: consult the US Department of State Travel Advice for important travel information.\nAustralian residents: check the Smart Traveler website for up-to-date travel advice.\nResidents of other countries: refer to the travel advice provided by your own government or local consulate.\n\nPlease be aware that passport and visa requirements can change before departure, so it\u2019s important to stay updated with the latest information.\n"},{"question":"What vaccinations and medication will I need? 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This means that you send your luggage in the morning and get it back after noon the next day, so you will need to carry an overnight bag with you. Japanese post can only take one suitcase per person, so it\u2019s best to pack light for this adventure.\nJapanese post is used three times in total: from Osaka to Hiroshima, Hiroshima to Kyoto, and Kyoto to Tokyo.\n\u00a0\n"},{"question":"What can I expect from the hotels on this adventure?","answer":"Hotel rooms in Japan are typically much smaller than you may be used to, and it is also common for beds and pillows to be slightly firmer. While we have taken care to select the most comfortable hotels for this adventure, this is something to be aware of before you depart.\n"},{"question":"What can I expect from the ryokan stay?","answer":"The ryokan stay during this itinerary offers an immersive experience in traditional Japanese culture. This accommodation is designed for cultural insight rather than luxury, providing a memorable contrast to Western-style hotels.\nAt the ryokan, you\u2019ll sleep on futon bedding laid out by staff on a tatami mat at night, which is then tucked away each morning. Rooms do not have individual bathrooms; instead, guests share a large communal bath, often with spring water in \u201consen\u201d style (separated by gender). You\u2019ll also follow Japanese custom by removing your shoes before entering your room and dining on a Japanese-style meal.\nFor customers paying the single supplement, single-use twin rooms will be provided.\nMany Flashpackers find these experiences a highlight, offering a unique and authentic connection to Japan\u2019s heritage.\nPlease get in touch with our Sales Team if you would like further information on the above.\n"},{"question":"What can I expect from the food on this adventure?","answer":"The food on this trip is authentically Japanese and may be challenging for Western palates.\nAt the ryokan (Japanese inn) in Hakone on Day 8, the food will also be simple and traditional \u2013 a unique way to experience true Japanese culture.\nOn Day 7, you\u2019ll experience a kaiseki meal. This is an elaborate multi-course Japanese meal, equivalent to haute cuisine. Due to the very traditional nature of the dishes, the food will be unfamiliar to the Western palate (for example, fermented and raw fish). Even if the food isn\u2019t quite to your taste, you can still enjoy the authentic cultural experience and beautiful presentation.\n"},{"question":"Will I meet an atomic bomb survivor or memory inheritor? ","answer":"The world\u2019s first atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima in 1945. Survivors of the bombing are now quite old, and talking about the experience can take its toll. For this reason \u2013 depending on their health on the day \u2013 you may instead meet with a memory inheritor (a relative who inherited the testimony of the event), who will be able to share with you the stories of the nuclear survivors.\n"},{"question":"Will this itinerary change? ","answer":"Please be aware that the itinerary, activities and hotels are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control \u2013 but we\u2019ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting.\n"},{"question":"Will my allergy\/dietary requirement be accommodated?","answer":"Japan has some incredible cuisine, but the nature of many dishes means that certain allergies can be more difficult to manage. If you have coeliac disease or a severe allergy to gluten, soy, or sesame please get in contact with us before booking this adventure.\nWe\u2019ll always do our best to accommodate dietary requirements and allergies on tour. However, due to the risk of cross-contamination \u2013 especially with soy in Japanese kitchens \u2013 we cannot guarantee that meals will be safe for travelers with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity. 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