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TRANS ORBIT PTY (Japan Specialist Travel)

With the head office located in Sydney Australia, we are a Travel Agency (company name - TRANS ORBIT PTY LTD) that has been in business in Australia for over 30 years. We are an IATA accredited agency and are well known in the Japan travel industry. We are well regarded for our knowledge and knowhow and have a strong relationship with a number of suppliers (accommodation, airlines, entertainment suppliers etc) and organizations in the travel industry such as the Japan National Tourist Organisation (JNTO).

With much turmoil in the travel industry these days we also pride ourselves on being financially conservative, financially sound and debt free. We adhere to Australian accounting procedures and are audited yearly.

We specialise in mainly in wholesale, individual, school and group travel to Japan. Our relationships with our suppliers, ryokans and hotels help us be competitive in creating a package which will hopefully suit our client's interests, budget and standards. The itinerary we supply in the final documents along with the various maps and other travel information supplied helps the client travel through Japan as seemlessly as possible. Also while in Japan our client can feel at ease that they can contact us for any questions which might crop up due to weather changes, forgotten luggage and so on and we will try to help where possible. Clients can contact in Australia or via our Japan emergency contacts.

We pride ourselves on the detail provided in our itineraries and information we send out and therefore need to be booking most or the entire package to help cover our time in the consultation and production of these documents for the specific client. If a client only wishes for us to arrange a small component of the trip we may have to add a handling fee or consultation charge to justify our time taking the booking. As a specialist agent for Japan we have access to certain airfares which are not available to other agents. These can be more lenient in ticketing deadlines and/or cheaper. The same goes for some of our contracts with various accommodation throughout Japan. We are NOT like an online agent which just lists properties but an agency which gives considered advice, helps with the logistics, flow and structure of an itinerary so you can make the most of your holiday and save substantial time enjoying Japan, not just being in Japan and moving between places. Most of our clients have told us they enjoyed a wider variety of experiences and saw more of the country than they would have done if they planned it themselves. It is this component of our service which we value and pride ourselves on. We certainly hope our clients do too.

Due to the care we put into crafting a trip, we consider the fact about 80% to 90% of our bookings come from recommendations and repeat clients as a source of pride. It gives us great satisfaction to know that our clients often love Japan as much as we do, with many wanting to go back again and again. Feel free to contact us by email or phone or in person (due to team being very small in person is appointment only).

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Experience JTB guided tours in Japan! Simply the best way to see the Land of the Rising Sun. Since they were first introduced over 45 years ago, JTB guided tours have been enjoyed by more than six million people. All JTB guided tours have an English speaking guide service and visit major tourist destinations throughout Japan. They enjoy an excellent reputation for their comprehensive arrangements and attentive guide service. JTB guided tours are a combination of day tours which also includes your accommodation and transportation. English speaking guides are included during site seeing and assistants at points of transfers (except while on board bullet trains).

2-5 days guided packages

Popular tours, 2 day world heritage mt. fuji climbing tour.

With this tour you will have the chance to tackle Mt. Fuji’s challenging slopes in this summer-only, English-guided tour. Mt Fuji is the most famous mountain in Japan and was recently registered as a World Heritage listed site!

2, 3 & 4 Day Highlights Package

Visiting: Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto & Nara.

2 Day Mt Fuji Hakone & Onsen Package

Enjoy soaking in premium quality hot springs at Hakone’s most popular and oldest hot spring town.

Sunrise Special Highlights 4 & 5 day

Sunrise Guided Tours are a combination of Day Tours which also includes your accommodation & transportation. Your guide & group will change each day.

6-14 days guided packages

9 day combination package.

Visiting: Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt Fuji, Hakone, Kyoto, Nara & Hiroshima.

Visiting: Tokyo, Kamakura, Mt Fuji, Hakone, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa & Kyoto.

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Kumano kodo self-guided walking 4 days.

Kumano Kodo Kiiji self-guided walking 5 days

Kumano kodo kiiji self-guided walking 6 days, nakasendo self-guided walking 3 days.

Nakasendo self-guided walking 4 days

Nakasendo self-guided walking 5 days, nakasendo and kamikochi walking 6 days, nakasendo and kamikochi walking 10 days, shikoku 88 pilgrimage self-guided 5 days.

Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage self-guided 8 days

Shikoku 88 pilgrimage self-guided 10 days, nara ancient capitals self-guided walking 5 days.

Nikko and Self-guided Walking in Yumoto Onsen

Hiroshima & Shimanami Kaido self-guided 6 Days

Hokkaido Winter 7 days: Lake Akan to Shiretoko

Self-guided Active Packages

Starting from hiroshima - 6 day package, hokkaido 5, 7, 8 day packages.

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Sit back, relax, and let us take care of everything for you. Let your experienced English-speaking tour guide escort you through Japan’s world-renowned Golden Route, all without having to lift a finger.

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A combination of guided day tours that include accommodation, transportation and airport transfers. Perfect for more independent travellers that prefer some flexibility. Operates all-year-round.

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Fancy an out-of-town getaway for a day, a street food experience or dinner with a geisha? Don’t be restricted by time and fit in an activity, half-day tour or whole-day tour in between doing your own thing.

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Travel Japan

Embark on a thrilling journey with Travel Japan, a vibrant extension of H.I.S., a trailblazer in Japan's travel scene since 1980. With a global footprint spanning 63 countries and 200 stores in Japan, H.I.S. has earned its stellar reputation, even gracing the Tokyo Stock Exchange since 2004.

Our Oceania adventure began in 1987 with the opening of our Sydney office, paving the way for offices across Australia and New Zealand. From Melbourne to Christchurch, we've left our mark, offering a spectrum of travel options.

At the heart of H.I.S.'s triumph is a legacy of delivering top-notch travel packages to both corporate and leisure customers worldwide. As one of the largest integrated travel companies, we boast divisions in retail, tour operations, and premium hotels.

You're in safe hands with Travel Japan

Now, let Travel Japan be your passport to seamless travel. We've redefined the journey to Japan, elevating customer service to unparalleled heights. Our multi-lingual consultants are not just experts in crafting itineraries; they're your cultural compass, guiding you through the essence of Japan's customs, history, and hidden gems. Trust us to turn your travel dreams into an unforgettable reality.

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H.I.S. Australia Pty Ltd operating as Travel Japan, is a certified member of  ATIA (Australian Travel Industry Association),  CATO  (Council of Australian Tour Operators),  ATAS  (Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme) and  IATA  (International AIrline Transport Association).

About NTA Sachi Tours

Nippon Travel Agency (NTA) Australia Pty Ltd trading as Sachi Tours is part of the NTA (Nippon Travel Agency Co.LTD) Group. NTA was founded in Nov 1905 (the oldest travel agency in Japan) and registered travel agency No. 2 approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Ever since the company was established in 1905, NTA has concentrated its efforts in producing quality travel, responding to the needs of the times while anticipating the demands of the future. You will discover that NTA is quite diverse. We use our diversity in and out of the travel industry to address various global concerns. By planning and organizing events, we address current issues such as the environment and international relations. We narrow the gap of misunderstanding between people by promoting international business and cultural exchanges and by serving as a major source of information. Continually providing a vast array of innovative ideas and quality services, NTA commits itself as a leader in promoting the enrichment of mankind and the globalization of the world as we embark on the journey into this twenty first century.

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3,632 persons (as of 1st Jan 2023)

Sales headquarters in Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka & Fukuoka  286 Branch offices located in major cities througout Japan  37 Overseas branch offices located in 15 countries

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Japan Tours with Kintetsu

Why book Japan tours with us?

Small groups, big experiences.

From sushi-making class to watching sumo wrestlers in action, a small group tour gives you access to experiences you might not otherwise see in Japan. All Kintetsu Japan tours are limited to just 20 people, ensuring you don’t miss a thing.

Japan Tours by Japan Experts

We know Japan! As a Japanese company, each one of our carefully curated itineraries taps into our team’s vast local knowledge and network of partners. We know where to go, where to stay and everything in between.

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Go beyond the major sights and immerse yourself in the unique culture – all while our expert staff show you the way! Travel abroad can be overwhelming, but with everything taken care of, the only thing you need to decide is when to go!

We are currently accepting bookings for tours starting in December 2022 onward.

Our priority is to ensure your time in Japan is smooth and free of disruptions.

With the accommodation and experiences pre-arranged, we will commence our tours as soon as it becomes possible for everyone to tour Japan more comfortably.

As a Japanese travel agency, we liaise with our local office to monitor the situation and will provide updates to our customers.

Thank you for being so understanding, given the current situation in Japan.

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Where Japan’s past and the present unite

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Watch exciting races... at the circuits across Japan!

On your marks, get set, see Japan in a different way!

Japan Gourmet Travel Experience – Cherry Blossom

Perfect for foodies and explorers!

Tokyo > Hakone > Takayama > Shirakawa > Kanazawa > Kyoto > Miyajima > Hiroshima > Osaka > Tokyo

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Scenic Kansai with Kintetsu Railway

Explore beautiful Kansai with sightseeing trains

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December 2023 – March 2024 departures

Family Fun Kansai with Kintetsu Railway

Fun-filled family experience in Kansai, Japan!

Osaka > Nara > Universal Studios Japan, Osaka > Ise-Shima > Kyoto

Kansai Attractions with Kintetsu Railway

The best of Kansai and the thrills of Universal Studios Japan

Osaka > Iga > Universal Studios Japan, Osaka > Ise-Shima > Nara > Kyoto

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Self-guided package: japan’s cultural gems, nara and ise-shima.

Reveal the layers of Japanese culture on a self-guided adventure

5 days / 4 nights from A$6,670 per person

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Best of Kyushu, Nagasaki sidetrip

Discover diverse culture of Kyushu

Fukuoka > Sasebo > Nagasaki > Yanagawa > Dazaifu > Fukuoka

March – June 2024 departures

Best of Kyushu, Kagoshima sidetrip

Feel the samurai legacy in Kyushu

Fukuoka > Sasebo > Kagoshima > Kumamoto > Yanagawa > Dazaifu > Fukuoka

Nov 2023 & May, July 2024 Departures

Best of Kyushu, Beppu sidetrip

Relax your body & mind in Kyushu's nature

Fukuoka > Sasebo > Beppu > Kitsuki > Usa > Yanagawa > Dazaifu > Fukuoka

Kyushu Illuminations & Highlights

Discover history and wonder in every corner of Kyushu

Fukuoka > Kumamoto > Sasebo > Nagasaki > Beppu > Kagoshima > Fukuoka

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Chugoku & Shikoku Explorer

Explore the art, culture and nature

Okayama > Tokushima > Himeji > Kurashiki > Shimane > Naoshima Island > Hiroshima > Okayama

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Niseko Powder Snow Tour – Hotel stay

Enjoy Niseko’s powder snow and unique Japanese culture all in one holiday

Niseko > Toya > Noboribetsu > Sapporo  

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Niseko Powder Snow Tour - Apartment stay

January 2024 departures  

Sapporo Fun Ski & Hokkaido Highlights

Ski experience with mates in Sapporo, Hokkaido plus Hokkaido highlights

Chitose > Sapporo > Sapporo Teine > Otaru > Sapporo > Chitose  

January & February 2024 departures

Furano Family Ski & Hokkaido Highlights

Family ski holiday in Furano plus Hokkaido highlights

Asahikawa > Furano > Sapporo > Otaru > Sapporo > Chitose  

Colourful & Tasty Summer Hokkaido

An astonishing nature oasis with many must-see spots

New Chitose Airport, Hokkaido > Toya > Yoichi > Otaru > Sapporo > Furano & Biei > Sapporo

Summer Adventure in Central Hokkaido

Embark on an adventure in Hokkaido’s nature

Asahikawa Airport, Hokkaido > Asahikawa > Furano & Biei > Sapporo > Lake Shikotsu & Chitose > Sapporo

Summer Adventure in Eastern Hokkaido

Pristine paradise of untouched nature and wildlife

Kushiro Airport, Hokkaido > Akan > Lake Kussharo > Shiretoko & Rausu > Abashiri > Memanbetsu Airport

Sapporo Fun Ski & Hokkaido Highlights

December 2022 - March 2023 Departures

Furano Family Ski & Hokkaido Highlights

January - March 2023 Departures

Ski & Snow Tours

Hakuba Norikura for Families & First-time Skiers

Disney, snow monkeys and skiing at the legendary Hakuba

Tokyo > Tokyo Disney Resort®, Urayasu > Iiyama > Hakuba Norikura > Nagano > Tokyo  

Yuzawa for Families & First-time Skiers

Kid Heaven: Tokyo Disney Resort® and 3 days skiing

Tokyo > Tokyo Disney Resort®, Urayasu > NASPA Ski Garden, Yuzawa > Tokyo

Tangram Ski Circus for Families & First-time Skiers

Kid Heaven: Tokyo Disney Resort®, snow monkeys and skiing

Tokyo > Tokyo Disney Resort®, Urayasu > Iiyama > Tangram Ski Circus, Madarao > Nagano > Tokyo

2023/24 departures

Karuizawa for Families & First-time Skiers

Tokyo Disney Resort®, Skiing and Shopping

Tokyo > Tokyo Disney Resort®, Urayasu > Karuizawa Prince Hotel Ski Resort, Karuizawa > Tokyo

Self-guided ski package, Niseko + Sapporo

Fly into Hokkaido & start your ski adventure. Hotel + transfers included, you decide the rest!

7 days / 6 nights from A$3,830 per person

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Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix Experience

Your once-in-a-lifetime Formula 1 holiday!!

Nagoya > Suzuka > Hakone > Tokyo

2023 departure

Japan MotoGP with Bike Touring Experience

Japanese MotoGP Grand Prix with Bike Touring Experience

Tokyo > Utsunomiya > Tokyo > Izu > Tokyo

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TOKYO MARATHON 2024 Package

Guaranteed race entry to TOKYO MARATHON 2024!

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Kintetsu International Express (Oceania) is an ATAS accredited travel agent in Australia, a member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents. In Australia, we specialise in arranging Corporate and Group Travel for businesses, schools, religious groups and cultural organisations. We have Travel Centres in Sydney serving our Australian customers and offices in Cairns, Gold Coast and Auckland handling Japanese inbound tours. We are also an authorised travel agent to sell Japan Rail Pass and Kintetsu Rail Pass in Australia

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Kintetsu International belongs to the travel arm of the Kintetsu Group, a multi-billion-dollar conglomerate which operates a major Japanese rail system, bus & freight forwarding companies, department stores, restaurants & hotel chains. We have more than 150 offices in Japan and more than 40 overseas offices worldwide. Utilising our global network, we guide our customers to every location around the globe with quality and dependable services.

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Ukraine-Russia war: Biden and Zelenskyy sign 10-year security deal; Putin's plan 'has failed', Germany says; Russia tells West not to 'worry' as its warships arrive in Cuba

Russia reassures the West as its warships arrive in Cuba - while its troops elsewhere practise the electronic launch of missiles in tactical nuclear drills. Meanwhile, world leaders gather in Italy today for a G7 meeting - with the US and Ukraine signing a 10-year security deal.

Thursday 13 June 2024 20:53, UK

• US and Ukraine sign 10-year security agreement
• Putin's plan to wait for world's support to stop has failed, Germany says
• No reason for West to worry about Russian warships in Cuba, Kremlin insists
• Moscow warns France it is getting too deeply involved in conflict
• Russia practises electronic missile launches during tactical nuclear drills
• Sunak to set out £240m Ukraine aid package as G7 to focus on Russia
• NATO to crack down on Russian spies after sabotage
• Big picture: Everything you need to know about the war right now
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The US president will skip the planned G7 dinner tonight, diplomatic sources have told our international affairs editor Dominic Waghorn . 

The official dinner is being held by Italian President Sergio Mattarella in the Swabian Castle of Brindisi.

Joe Biden is skipping due to "a busy schedule and tiredness", according to Italian news outlet la Repubblica. 

He will return to the US tomorrow for an event in Los Angeles.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Joe Biden are now addressing the issue of Chinese and Russian cooperation.

The US earlier expanded sanctions against companies and individuals accused of helping Russia's war effort, including entities in China. 

Beijing has repeatedly denied it is supplying Russia with weapons, however it has been accused of providing critical components for Russia's war. 

Mr Zelenskyy says he was told by President Xi Jinping that China would not sell weapons to Russia. 

It's not clear when this conversation took place. 

Meanwhile, Mr Biden says China is helping Russia in the war through technology and production.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledges the impact of the months-long delay to US weapons support, which was caused by Republicans blocking a major aid bill. 

He says the pause in supplies had allowed Russia to conduct an offensive on the northeastern region of Kharkiv, but Ukraine had managed to stop it. 

Meanwhile, Joe Biden made clear the US had not changed its position on allowing Ukraine to use American weapons to strike inside Russia. 

The US recently said it would allow Kyiv to use such weapons to strike Russia only for the purpose of stopping the attack on Kharkiv. 

We're hearing now from Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who are holding a joint news conference after it was revealed the US and Ukraine have signed a major 10-year security agreement. 

The US president repeats his message that he will "stand with Ukraine" and says it is a "reminder to Putin that we are not backing down".

Mr Biden says lasting peace for Ukraine must be underwritten by Ukraine's ability to defend itself.

The agreement includes major commitments from Ukraine to implement reforms required by both the EU and NATO in order for Kyiv to join. 

Steps taken by the G7 today will help Ukraine to succeed in its war against Russia, Mr Biden says, and leaders also discussed concerns about China supplying Moscow with "materials for its war machine". 

Mr Zelenskyy says today is a "truly historic day" and that the security deal is the strongest agreement since Ukraine's independence. 

He thanks Mr Biden for his leadership and says the deal will create jobs in both the US and Ukraine. 

A Russian journalist covering the war has been killed by Ukrainian shelling on a village in eastern Ukraine, according to a local mayor.

Valery Kozhin, who worked for Russia's NTV television channel, was reportedly among a group of journalists hit in the strike on Holmivskyi. 

NTV earlier reported three of its staff, including Mr Kozhin, had been injured and taken to hospital. 

Holmivskyi is in the Donetsk region of Ukraine. 

The $50bn support package agreed by G7 leaders today is "game-changing", Rishi Sunak has said.

The UK prime minister said it would support Ukraine on the battlefield and in its economic reconstruction - but would also send a "signal" to Vladimir Putin.

"The signal that will send, the deterrence, is as important as the actual practical support and that has been what we've been focused on," he said.

Mr Sunak said the money would be provided by the G7 as a loan and then secured against profits of seized Russian assets.

Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement aimed at providing support for Kyiv as it defends itself against the Russian invasion.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of today's G7 summit.

It establishes that the two governments will meet within 24 hours at senior levels to discuss any response in the event of an armed attack against Ukraine.

It's also seen as "supporting a bridge to Ukraine’s eventual membership in the NATO alliance," the text said.

The British and Ukrainian leaders held a bilateral meeting at the G7 today. 

Rishi Sunak and Volodymyr Zelenskyy walked through the grounds of the summit for 10 minutes on the British prime minister's request. 

They spoke at length and in depth about the situation in Ukraine, with the conversation taking a serious tone. 

They embraced at the end and Mr Zelenskyy wished the prime minister "all the best".

"Sophisticated" Russian cyberattacks are becoming "more aggressive" and intrusions could become harder to prevent, the vice chairman of Microsoft has warned.

Brad Smith testified to the US House of Representatives' Committee on Homeland Security today, two months after a scathing report on the tech giant's cybersecurity failings.

A transcript of Mr Smith's testimony shows he warned US politicians that Russia's Foreign Intelligence Agency (SVR) "continues to be one of the best resourced and most sophisticated cyber agencies in the world".

He said Microsoft had seen the agency become "more aggressive" over the past year.

The SVR is no longer withdrawing from a computer environment once discovered, but is instead doubling down, leading to the equivalent of "hand-to-hand combat" in cyberspace, Mr Smith said.

He warned of a "more direct relationship between nation-state activity and cybercrime, especially in Russia and North Korea". 

Mr Smith also said preparations were needed for the likelihood that the US's opponents would "collaborate more closely in cyberspace".

"It's one thing to engage in cyber combat with four separate nation-state adversaries [Russia, China, North Korea and Iran], but quite another scenario if two or all four of these countries work in tandem," he said.

Vladimir Putin's plan to wait for international support for Kyiv to stutter has failed, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said.

His remarks came after G7 leaders agreed at a summit in Italy to provide additional financial support for Ukraine - including a loan deal worth roughly $50bn using interest raised through frozen Russian assets.

Mr Scholz said the agreement showed wealthy developed nations were committed to helping Ukraine more than two years after Moscow's invasion.

"It is a clear sign to the Russian president that he cannot simply sit this matter out and hope that he will succeed in winning this war at some point because of fiscal problems in some countries in the world that are currently supporting Ukraine. He hasn't," he said.

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