Japan Hakone Tours

Airlines typically release flight schedules around 10–11 months before the travel date.
Since Three Bears Travel does not book flights on behalf of customers, we recommend arranging your flights as soon as your tour dates are confirmed. Booking early often provides better availability and pricing. You may choose any airline or route that best suits your travel plans.

Generally, you will need: a valid passport, completed visa application form, passport-sized photo, and travel itinerary or flight booking. Specific requirements vary by nationality; always refer to the official website.

Yes. Travel insurance is highly recommended for both Japan and China, covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost belongings, and emergency evacuation.

Your final documents — including your detailed itinerary, hotel list, transport tickets and pre-departure guide — will be sent 2–3 weeks before departure.

• Japan: Airports, banks, and post offices are the safest places. Avoid unofficial money changers.
• China: Use banks, official hotel exchanges, or airport counters. Avoid street exchangers to prevent scams.

• ATM withdrawals: Japan and China may charge international card fees. Check with your bank before traveling.
• Mobile payments: Linking an international card may incur foreign transaction fees.
• Cash declaration limits: Japan: over ¥1,000,000 must be declared. China: over CNY 20,000 must be declared.

• Japan: Japanese Yen (JPY). Cash is still widely used, especially in smaller shops, rural areas, and temples. Credit cards are commonly accepted in major hotels, department stores, and restaurants in big cities.
• China: Chinese Yuan (CNY / Renminbi). While cash is accepted, mobile payments like Alipay and WeChat Pay are widely used. Some international credit cards may not work in smaller shops, so it’s advisable to carry some cash or use mobile payment apps.

• Japan: 110 (police), 119 (fire & ambulance)

• China: 110 (police), 120 (ambulance), 119 (fire)

• Three Bears Travel support: You can always contact your guide or our customer service team (support@threebearstravel.com.au) anytime for help in an emergency.