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Price, payment and variations to standard options


Fair price guarantee
The prices for all of our tours include all necessary transfers, excursions, entrance fees, taxes and travel costs in Japan. We will confirm with you in detail what is included in the tour price prior to the commencement of the tour. This means that you will be able to travel comfortably, knowing exactly what you have paid for in advance, and thus avoiding unexpected out of pocket costs.

Travel with a verified company
Enjoy a high quality and safe trip with complete peace of mind. Münchina was founded
in 2002 and is a company registered with the administrative court in Munich, Company number 80436, Registered tax number DE224002562.
Münchina is also a member of several professional bodies, such as the IATA (International Air Transport Association), the German and Munich Chambers of Commerce, the 'Reisegarant Hamburg' (Organisation offering consumer protection against the insolvency of member tour operators') and the ASR (The German Association of Independent Travel Agents and Tour Operators).

Hotels
You could choose to stay in long-established Japanese Ryokans, and take time to enjoy the thermal baths and traditional healthy breakfasts and dinners that they have to offer.
Alternatively, if you would like to visit some big cities, then we will always accommodate you in one of the best 5 star western-style hotels that that city has to offer. Your hotel is guaranteed to be impressive - it will always be located in an affluent neighbourhood, offering a luxurious atmosphere and excellent service.
The price that you pay will include a luxury breakfast buffet each day, as well as taxes and service charges.
If you have any additional requests, i.e. if you would like to stay in a particular area or further upgrade the standard of your room, then please just ask us and we will see whether it is possible on the dates that you are travelling.


Half board option
Some half board accommodation is included in all tours. However, the amount of nights spent in half board accommodation varies according to the length and type of tour. However, we can arrange for either the entire duration of your trip to be on a half board basis, or else for your entire trip to be simply on a bed and breakfast basis. If you choose half board then we will happily reserve you top tables for dinner outside of your hotels. We have specially selected a number of establishments where you can enjoy Japanese cuisine - from traditional pub-style eateries to stylish restaurants. You could therefore gain an additional insight into Japan's culinary culture - tasting and enjoying a rich and varied selection of Japanese food.


Choice of airport
Most of our guests choose to fly in to Japan's major airports, such as Osaka, Tokyo or Nagoya. However, we can pick you up from any international, or smaller, airport in Japan. We can also accompany you to the check-in desk for your return flight. On enquiry we can provide you with a free PDF about your private travel options.


Minimum/maximum number of travellers
All of our private journeys are exclusively designed for two people sharing a double- or twin room. If you want to travel alone (a single supplement applies), or in a larger group (for example as a family), then please contact us directly. We would also like to refer you to 7.b) of our Terms and Conditions.


Other destinations
Münchina does not just offer specially designed, private tours to Japan, but also to Japan's neighbouring countries such as Taiwan, Korea and China, and a variety of global destinations. We at Münchina believe that combining a visit to Japan with one of its neighbouring countries can, due to the historical similarities between the countries, make your travel experience an even more rewarding one.
We will furthermore always arrange the very best tour for your needs, whether you choose to embark upon a world tour, to travel by private jet, to take a round the world cruise or to spend time aboard luxury yachts.


Means of payment
Once you have booked your tour with us, but before you have made any payments, we are legally obliged to send you a 'Travel Price Assurance Certificate'. This is issued by Reisegarant in Hamburg (www.reisegarant.de). We will also send you an invoice requesting payment of a deposit of 20% of the total price of your booking.
We have to receive the remainder of the balance due at least 30 days prior to the planned departure of your tour.
For your protection deposit payments will be securely held in our German Post Bank account. All money held in this account is fully protected by the German bank deposit protection scheme.
We accept payment by bank transfer and credit card (American Express, Visa, MasterCard®, Union Pay and JCB).
Payment is accepted in Euros, USD, AED. We may be able to accept payment in a different currency upon request.


Cancellation and refunds
Cancellation fees for cancelling private tours to Japan will be calculated as follows:
Cancellation notice received up to 30 days prior to departure: 20% of the total tour price, per person.
Cancellation notice received between 29 to 22 days prior to departure: 30% of the total tour price, per person.
Cancellation received between 21 and 15 days prior to departure: 50% of the total tour price, per person.
Cancellation received between 14 and 8 days prior to departure: 60% of the total tour price, per person.
Cancellation received between 7 and 4 days prior to departure: 70 % of the total tour price, per person.
Cancellation received 3 days or less before departure or no show:
travellers will be charged the 80% of the total tour price, per person
Cancellation fees will be deducted from any money paid and any remainder returned to you.


Further questions?
If you do have any questions about your agreement with Münchina, or would like to clarify what items will be included in the cost of your trip, then please first refer to the detailed information of each tour and our standard terms and conditions. This information will be sent to you after your first get in contact with us. If this does not answer your question, or if you would indeed prefer to speak to someone personally, then please do not hesitate to ask us - we will be very happy to help.
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