Japanese Airlines has announced that it will offer international passengers free domestic flights to any destination within Japan.
While most tourists go to Japan to explore the high-tech neighborhoods of Tokyo and Osaka or a visit to the Buddhist temples of Kyoto, the Japanese airline encourages visitors to travel to other parts of the country as well.
However, Japan Airlines has set a number of conditions for taking advantage of this offer.
Visitors must book an international flight on Japan Airlines and a corresponding domestic flight in the same reservation, as separate domestic bookings are not eligible.
There is also a stopover fee of $100 USD or ¥300 for travelers arriving from the US, Canada, Mexico and China who stay more than 24 hours at their first destination in Japan.
No additional charges are levied on domestic flights for passengers from other countries.
This offer is not available to everyone. Only passengers departing from the following countries can receive the offer: USA, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, India, China and Taiwan.
The free domestic flight offer is already available in some countries and will be available for the remaining destinations in September, according to the airline’s flight schedule.
While not all countries, including flights from the UK, are included in the offer, Japan Airlines has indicated that there are plans to expand the number of eligible countries.
Japan Airlines is offering this deal to create a seamless travel experience for those who want to discover more of Japan.
For example, a passenger arriving from Singapore can fly to Tokyo and then take a domestic flight to Sapporo in northern Japan at no additional cost.
The airline recommends a number of domestic destinations, such as a trip to Hokkaido for hiking in national parks or skiing at the various mountain resorts.
Wakayama in Japan’s Kansai region is also recommended for its vast Koyasan temple enclave and Japan’s highest waterfall, the Nachi Falls.
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