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Independent Tours

If you would like to do your own thing in Japan, but need help with ideas and making arrangements, we would be happy to help. We can tailor a tour that takes you to places that interest you, in the style you want. Tell us what you are looking for, and we can put together a trip for you.

Also, if you are joining one of Riki's tours, but would like to add on some more time in Japan at the beginning or end of your tour, talk to Riki about your options.

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Planning and booking procedure

When you book an independent tour with Riki's Tours Japan, you are getting more than 40 years' travel experience of Japan from Riki and Jason combined. We will take the time to talk through your options as we work towards building an itinerary for you. Sydney-based travellers can also arrange face-to-face appointments.

Before you travel to Japan, you will receive in-depth notes and personalised maps for you to travel safely and confidently in Japan. We take pride and put much care into the service we provide you. Here is a run down on the process from enquiry to departure:
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1) Discuss plans and possibilities - together
2) Send booking form - you
3) Provide skeleton itinerary and preliminary costing - us
4) Pay $500 deposit - you
5) Refine the itinerary, confirm accommodation and provide final costing - us
6) Book flights - you
7) Take out travel insurance - you
8) Pay balance 90 days prior to departure - you
9) Prepare detailed itinerary and send out about 30 days prior to departure - us
10) Enjoy your trip!

Our premium service is included in your tour price. We get the best prices we can for you, with the final cost probably being similar to what you would pay if you did everything yourself. Please trust that we will put together the best trip we can for you. We do not believe Japan should be seen as an expensive destination, so we strive to provide quality and value.

As a rough guide, our 3.5 star itineraries average approximately $260 per person per day on a twin share basis. So you can expect two weeks in Japan to come to around $3640 per person for two (land only: accommodation, transport, all breakfast, some dinners). This will vary though according to the accommodation that you settle upon. For instance, numerous onsen ryokan stays will eat up lots of yen (but worth it occasionally).

Here are some possibilities in Japan

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Yamagata for onsens and summer festivals

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Hokkaido for nature lovers

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Kiso Valley for historical mountain villages

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Okinawa for a tropical holiday with a Japanese twist

Riki's Tours Japan
PO Box 3146
Marrickville Metro NSW 2204
Operating from Newtown NSW 2042
Australia
p: (61) 02 8188 1867
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Most recent site update: 6 June 2025