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Japan Airlines to Tokyo Return: Brisbane from $934, Sydney from $937 Direct, Melbourne from $935 Direct (Mar-Jul) @ BTF

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Japan Airlines to Tokyo Return: Brisbane from $934, Sydney from $937 Direct, Melbourne from $935 Direct (Mar-Jul) @ BTF
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Japan Airlines is an amazing 5-star Airline, and have direct flights from MEL and SYD, with connections from other cities.

If you prefer ANA, check out their prices as well.

The cherry blossom or sakura is never perfectly predictable, but some early predictions are below:

A friend has a video series on the 10 Best Cherry Blossom Sakura Spots in Japan - Tokyo, Yamanashi! [4K] (CC)

Destination First bloom Full bloom
Kochi March 17 March 25
Kumamoto March 19 March 28
Hiroshima March 26 April 3
Kyoto March 26 April 4
Nagoya March 24 April 1
Kanazawa March 31 April 6
Tokyo March 19 March 26
Matsumoto April 2 April 11
Fuji Five Lakes April 2 April 10
Sendai March 31 April 6
Hirosaki April 20 April 26
Hakodate April 26 May 3

As such, I've compiled dates after Easter in 2024, as that's when things get cheaper again.

I also have an article on the top 5 most popular hotels in Tokyo for under $120.

Sydney to Tokyo

Dates: 1 Mar 24 - 31 Jul 24

Price Dates
$1044 1 Mar to 8 Mar
$940 9 Mar to 25 Mar
$938 26 Apr to 12 May
$939 10 May to 4 Jun
$938 15 May to 28 May
$939 15 May to 3 Jun
$939 15 May to 9 Jun
$938 20 May to 2 Jun
$938 28 May to 13 Jun
$938 30 May to 12 Jun
$938 4 Jun to 23 Jun
$938 5 Jun to 21 Jun
$940 13 Jun to 20 Jun
$937 19 Jun to 2 Jul
$938 19 Jun to 8 Jul
$958 4 Jul to 29 Jul
$964 15 Jul to 31 Jul
$964 24 Jul to 31 Jul

Melbourne to Tokyo

Dates: 1 Mar 24 - 31 Jul 24

Price Dates
$998 1 Mar to 8 Mar
$998 1 Mar to 17 Mar
$935 20 Apr to 3 May
$971 20 Apr to 15 May
$936 15 May to 9 Jun
$935 20 May to 2 Jun
$936 20 May to 14 Jun
$971 5 Jun to 12 Jun

Brisbane to Tokyo

Dates: 1 Mar 24 - 31 Jul 24

Price Dates
$1044 1 Mar to 26 Mar
$934 10 Apr to 23 Apr
$960 10 Apr to 5 May
$949 15 May to 22 May
$942 15 May to 28 May
$968 15 May to 9 Jun

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    • countmein on 30/08/2023 - 21:59
      +1

      I know these kinda comments will surface

      • Clear on 30/08/2023 - 22:05
        +2

        I doubt those people have even heard of Tritium let alone know anything about it.

    • U30004 on 30/08/2023 - 22:39

      Lol…

    • tonyvooz on 30/08/2023 - 22:42
      +1

      You clearly have seen too much of China's fearmongering campaign

      • Dream-cast on 30/08/2023 - 23:16
        -3

        Downvoted by ccp bots.

      • Creamsoda on 31/08/2023 - 09:37

        Valid concerns https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/opening-the-flood-ga…
        why does China have to do with anything?

        • Dream-cast on 31/08/2023 - 15:07
          +2

          I've seen this article before and it's worth noting the author is anti nuclear everything.

          Some context:
          The tritium levels in the water Japan plans to release is far lower than the wastewater that is regularly released by other nuclear reactors. Including China's own nuclear reactors: https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Interac…
          The half life of tritium is 12 years. Half of this time has already been spent in storage containers so the already low levels of radiation in the water that will be released will have an even shorter life span than China's nuclear reactors in the same region.

          Based on this information I think China's fearmongering campaign is an apt description.

          • Creamsoda on 31/08/2023 - 16:52
            +2

            @Dream-cast: what's wrong with his anti nuclear views especially on nuclear pollution? Fukashima is a INES 7 incident same level as Chernobyl, if Russia wants to release the same crap into the Baltic sea guess how the western media will react? Why take the chance of possible contamination of the pacific when there are 4 other plans put forward to safely dispose of the waste water? Evaporation, Containment Burial just to name two options that costs less than the Japanese 20mil PR Champaign.

            there is also carbon-14, iodine-129, cesium-137, strontium-90 and cobalt-60 just to name a few but you got to focus on Tritium. If its so safe like they claimed why aren't they releasing it into their dams or using it for irrigation?

            • Dream-cast on 31/08/2023 - 19:31
              +3

              @Creamsoda: What's wrong his views? Impartiality. If Russia wanted to release their wastewater and IAEA released a report that said it was within safety standards then who am I to argue? By the way the IAEA task force that wrote the report on Japan's wastewater is made up of nuclear energy experts from 11 different countries including China. Yes, China's own experts say it's safe. So I'll take my chances with an internationally corroborated report over the views of a single university professor that is anti nuclear energy.

              https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/iaea_comprehensive_…

            • tonyvooz on 01/09/2023 - 11:11

              @Creamsoda: Do you know that they are diluting it with an insane amount of water to bring it down to a safe level before releasing it? The process take 30+ years to complete. Evaporation or containment burial is not feasible due to the amount of water involve, plus the risk of earth wake. Lastly, it's SALT WATER so irrigation is out of question.

        • tonyvooz on 31/08/2023 - 16:20
          -2

          Because they are reacting/crying the loudest while pumping water with higher level of Tritium into the ocean than Fukushima's discharge.

          https://www.dfat.gov.au/news/media-release/statement-release…

          https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-comment-on-release…

    • Spic3y on 31/08/2023 - 08:04
      +5

      If you were worried about radiation, you wouldn't be flying anywhere anyway..

    • Xianese on 31/08/2023 - 08:14

      He says while licking CCP boots…

    • U30004 on 31/08/2023 - 14:07
      -1

      Upvote from me mate. Brilliant comment

  • Ventak on 30/08/2023 - 22:22
    +2

    Dates are perfect for me, but I'm not really in a position to book them yet…but would recommend for anyone else thinking of going, even if you're going the shoulder season instead of peak sakura blossom season. Also, steer clear of the first week of May (Golden Week).

    • Shiq1 on 30/08/2023 - 22:33

      Also take into account the increased prices for the Japan Rail Pass (up to 70% increase).

      Really need to do the math and find out if its really worth the fee.

      • Sythe on 30/08/2023 - 23:54
        +2

        As far as I'm aware the regional passes didn't get the price increase, so check those out instead of the national JR Pass, which imo, is not worth the money in 99% of use cases now.

        • starspawn on 31/08/2023 - 06:57

          So you just pay for trips as needed in the cities, take advantage of the pass for intercity travel?

          • Sythe on 31/08/2023 - 10:46
            +2

            @starspawn: There are a lot of regional rail pass options that are available.
            They got a look over by most people before since the national JR Pass was good value and made sense for like 90% of use cases.

            Here is a list of what is available with current and new pricing listed:
            https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2357.html

            What is covered by the pass will depend on which one you choose.
            City travel in inexpensive and generally you use a mix of JR/Metro lines anyway, so I never found much value of the JR Pass was calculated off of city transit.

        • Ventak on 31/08/2023 - 09:18
          +1

          The regional passes are also increasing in price, but not by nearly as much. Seems like JR West pass increases are relatively small, while JR East ones have increased by quite a bit more. Even then though, unless you're planning to travel multiple regions over a longer period (aka the 14 or 21 day pass), a regional pass still makes a lot more sense than the full fledged JR Pass after the price hike.

          • Sythe on 31/08/2023 - 10:51

            @Ventak: True, it seems it depends on region if and by how much it has gone up.
            I see a few have gone up by ~30%(Tohoku area pass), but most are minimal or no price increase.

            Bit more work to figure out, but most of them could still be worth it.
            Whereas, I feel it will be really hard to justify the JR Pass now.
            I feel the 7 day is a complete write off due to how much travel you'd have to do to meet the cost would be too much, and to a point I feel the same with 14 day one.
            21 day one maybe, but you still have to use the Shinkansen a lot to hit 100,000 yen worth of travel in 3 weeks.

            • Ventak on 31/08/2023 - 10:58
              +1

              @Sythe: Oh definitely I agree 7 day makes no sense at all now - unless you're doing Shinkansen day trips every single day, but then that seems very exhausting to do. 14 day can maybe fit in a regular itinerary but the itinerary needs to be really tailored to fit it in. The 21 day pass can still work out though.

              • starspawn on 31/08/2023 - 13:21

                @Ventak: Exactly, if you are only making 3-4 major rail trips you would just pay them and pay for your travel in the city/towns

      • rogsamsy on 31/08/2023 - 07:34

        *maths

      • eltito on 31/08/2023 - 10:17

        But if you purchase the rail pass prior to the price increase (1st October IIRC), you're good right?
        It's only if you purchase after the price rise you're screwed?

        • DingoBilly on 31/08/2023 - 10:19
          +2

          You still need the rail pass within 3 months, so if purchased in September you'd have until end of year to redeem it.

          It's not like a buy and then use whenever you want in the next few years.

          • eltito on 31/08/2023 - 11:02

            @DingoBilly: Ahhh shizzle! I thought the redeem time would be longer.
            I'm looking at March/April as the timeline for Japan, so unfortunately I'd be out of luck for the rail pass prior to price hikes

    • Danneo on 31/08/2023 - 01:09

      What is shoulder season?

      • starspawn on 31/08/2023 - 09:01

        Travel either side of a peak season i.e. Cherry Blossom, Christmas ect

  • OfTheOverflow on 30/08/2023 - 22:42

    Paying double this going later this week at the most sweltering time lol

  • Pancake Moon on 30/08/2023 - 22:45

    Time to enjoy some fresh seafood!

  • lambsie on 30/08/2023 - 22:47
    -1

    QF metal to SIN ex BNE.

    • Associatedbeatthatflight @ Beat That Flight on 30/08/2023 - 22:47
      +1

      depends on the date. Sometimes it's via SYD/MEL then JL to TYO.

  • Miso on 30/08/2023 - 22:56

    The B Shimbashi is a solid recommendation.

    On the commuter line from both airports to really Ozbargain.com.au your connection.

    Shimbashi also rules on weekdays at knock off, as it's salaryman central. Not a tourist in sight as you smash sake in cheap stand bars. Good times.

  • Nedkellyinthebush on 30/08/2023 - 23:09
    -1

    Good deal too bad the Aussie dollar is like toilet paper nowadays and so travelling overseas will cost a lot in currency exchange

    • CheapBrah on 30/08/2023 - 23:15
      +11

      It's strong against the yen and other Asian currency, it's just rubbish against USD and euro.

      • carlordau on 31/08/2023 - 00:41
        +2

        And rubbish against the Singapore dollar.

      • phoenixpan on 01/09/2023 - 01:27

        And rubbish against the Chinese yuan and Korean won. JPY is probably just an exception as it's very special.

    • belongsinforums on 30/08/2023 - 23:47
      +9

      Yen is rubbish right now

    • wackedupwacko on 31/08/2023 - 03:41
      +1

      Yen is one of the currencies AUD is very much trashing. Look at where it is at the moment compared to a couple of years ago.

      • prankster on 31/08/2023 - 07:12
        +2

        Any currency is smashing yen… so I’m surprised our dollar is ok value against yen …. For now

    • Xianese on 31/08/2023 - 08:16
      +1

      The Yen is awful at the moment, which makes it great for Aussies. Going back for the second time this year next month!

      • xT22 on 31/08/2023 - 10:21

        Is anyone thinking of exchanging yen now or do you think it's okay to wait? Heading there next March, but who knows how the yen will be by then..

        • jecec on 31/08/2023 - 13:15

          Good question. When do you think you'll be changing?

          • xT22 on 31/08/2023 - 15:15

            @jecec: I'm not sure, but thinking I need to exchange at least something before the end of the year. What about you?

  • OzBarAnon on 30/08/2023 - 23:28
    +10

    Just got back from there. Already want to go back again lol

    • ChaLuo on 31/08/2023 - 07:06
      +5

      Japan is a place that makes me feel that way

  • nGu on 30/08/2023 - 23:39

    Any tips on finding the best one-way flight deals @beatthatflight ?

  • hohoisme on 30/08/2023 - 23:52
    +2

    A big NO to me to fly 8.5 hours to SIN then 7 hour to Tokyo with a 9 hour waiting transition…

    • starspawn on 31/08/2023 - 06:59

      Yeah that's a deal breaker

    • tonyvooz on 31/08/2023 - 09:19
      +2

      Do you know that other countries with nuclear power plants are dumping water with higher level of Tritium into the ocean than Fukushima's discharge?

      • evoq81 on 31/08/2023 - 13:46

        Do you think that's why Japan also can pump Nuclear-polluted Water? I don't think so.

  • Indomietable on 31/08/2023 - 04:31

    I wish the site includes the plane info

  • stareluv on 31/08/2023 - 06:01
    -2

    okay lets go to drink fresh water

  • OfTheOverflow on 31/08/2023 - 08:09

    Am I crazy for wanting to go now, in September? Looks like some unbearable heat/humidity, but I like that I can go with very little itinerary and just figure things out over there. 👀

    • Xianese on 31/08/2023 - 08:17

      I've been several times in August/September. If you can handle the humidity (bigger issue than the heat itself for me) you'll be fine. I had 9 days in September in Tokyo last year and loved it with only one rest day needed.

    • dtc on 31/08/2023 - 10:21
      +3

      The biggest risk with Sept is typhoons. July/Aug are hot and humid - survivable but not that pleasant as a tourist when you are up and walking all day. Sept hits peak typhoon season, which may cause no issues or may cause a few days disruption or could flood and knock out train lines. However the humidity and weather isnt really that bad from mid to late Sept. That said, October is by far a better option if you can manage it.

      Nonetheless, if you are happy to wing your itinerary and change up at the last minute if there is a typhoon or a possible one, then go for it. You can usually find a hotel room in a business hotel (APA Hotel, Super Hotel, Dormy Inn, Toyoko Inn etc) even if booking at the last minute

    • StaticzAvenger on 31/08/2023 - 12:19
      +1

      Very crazy but it's not as crowded, it's offpeak.
      If you can handle the heat (their summer makes ours look like a joke) you'll be fine.
      Just be careful of the typhoons as it's fairly common for them to happen in September.

  • activ8newbs on 31/08/2023 - 10:16

    I'm thinking to fly into Tokyo and fly out of a different airport so that I can essentially travel in a "line" to prevent having to come back in a circle. What cities do people recommend for a young couple travelling early May? And how long all up? 2 weeks? 3 weeks?

    • DingoBilly on 31/08/2023 - 10:26
      +2

      You can easily spend 3 weeks there. And definitely recommend the straight line approach if you can.

      Definitely would recommend the Kyoto-Nara-Osaka circle and that will be a week if not two weeks on its own. Then spread out from there depending on what you enjoy. All the way out west if you want to go to Hiroshima and see the atomic bomb museum, you can go south for more natural sights like Beppu, takachiho Gorge and similar.

    • Ventak on 31/08/2023 - 10:28
      +3

      Probably the main one would be Osaka (Kansai International Airport - KIX). If it's your first time, I think 2 weeks works out pretty well, while 3 gives you more flexibility to see further out.

      Fly into Tokyo, explore there first (5-7 days?), get a one way Shinkansen ticket to Kyoto (or Osaka), and then get either a 5 day Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass or a 7 day JR West All Area Pass, which includes Shinkansen access for all available areas in the respective passes - either of those passes lets you easily get to Himeji Castle and Miyajima Island in Hiroshima. Then fly out from Osaka (it will involve a stopover though).

      • activ8newbs on 31/08/2023 - 11:15
        +1

        Thanks for the tips guys!

  • DingoBilly on 31/08/2023 - 10:23
    +8

    Wow… There are a lot of uneducated and weirdly nationalistic people on Ozbargain based on the above.

    Japan is a beautiful country, if you don't want to go because you're watching too much sensationalist low quality news then that is sad.

  • ozbargainer88 on 31/08/2023 - 11:03

    Thanks OP. Trip booked. I can't wait to get to the ocean and drink the delicious sea water. I do this every time I visit.

    • prankster on 03/09/2023 - 01:48

      Normal or radioactive sea water?

  • sistermay on 31/08/2023 - 11:11

    OMG! JAL has deals for Brisbane !! Must check it out ! :D

    • hohoisme on 31/08/2023 - 11:13

      If you dont mind transitting 9 hours in Singapore

      • sistermay on 31/08/2023 - 11:58

        The return leg is the main worry ! 20 odd hours in Singapore ! Add hotel and transport costs the ticket is no longer cheap.

        • dtc on 31/08/2023 - 12:12

          Just shop in Jewel for 20 hours and crash in the airport cinema…

          You can get to central Singapore for SGD30 by taxi or around SGD3 by train, so transport isnt that expensive. Hotels arent that cheap though. Still, a 20 hour stop over thats plenty of time to do a quick visit, eat lots of good food etc. Even the 9 hours you can escape the airport (depending on the timing), grab a few meals.

          • sistermay on 31/08/2023 - 12:29

            @dtc: They should make you the Singapore Travel Promotion Ambassador :)

          • nonoannie on 31/08/2023 - 13:40

            @dtc: i thought transit can only stay inside of the airport?

            • sistermay on 31/08/2023 - 15:25

              @nonoannie: I am horrified to hear this ! What are you going to do with 20 hours inside an airport no matter how nice it is, it definitely is a NO for me !

            • AngryBlobFish on 31/08/2023 - 17:10
              +1

              @nonoannie: No, you can definitely exit the airport when transitting through Singapore. You can even get a free tour if your layover is more than 5.5 hours.

            • dtc on 31/08/2023 - 18:15
              +1

              @nonoannie: Transit does mean you arent leaving the airport, but other than ensuring you have a valid visa and time there is nothing stopping you leaving any airport and turning a 'transit' into a 'stopover'. Its just terminology - if you stay in the airport its a transit (or layover); if you leave its a stopover. But its up to you (and your visa status), not up to the airline or your ticket.

              Somewhere like Singapore is great for a stopover, because its a free online visa for Australians (you apply for it a day or two before you arrive), the airport is pretty efficient at getting you out/through immigration and back in again, and its close to the city proper so 20-30 minutes and you are downtown with no worries about traffic gridlock or anything like that (particularly if you train it).

        • U30004 on 31/08/2023 - 14:09

          Whats worrrying about it?

  • Dark Zeus on 31/08/2023 - 11:30
    +2

    Any good deal on Business Class?

    • U30004 on 31/08/2023 - 14:16

      Whats wrong with economy?

      • Dark Zeus on 10/09/2023 - 19:36

        I didn't want my seat to be rattled by rear seat passenger).

  • nafweo on 31/08/2023 - 11:54

    I clicked melb 1 mar - 17 mar and changed filter to japan airlines but prices are 1.2k?

    • U30004 on 31/08/2023 - 14:17

      Welll….. what do u thin should be done here?

      • nafweo on 01/09/2023 - 15:32

        I think… certain dates should be crossed off because they're clearly not on sale anymore?

    • Ryk on 31/08/2023 - 17:21

      I just see Philippine Airlines for ~1800 ?? and Ana for 2600?

  • dimple on 01/09/2023 - 11:23

    The prices seem to have jumped overnight by about $300. It was $1085 return yesterday and now $1385 today

  • Nick K on 02/09/2023 - 15:02

    I'm seeing prices over $1300 on the links in the description, has the price increased?

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