Five major airlines launch special offers – the perfect time for an autumn trip to Japan

Written/Compiled and Reported by Lee Hsin-yi

Autumn is the best season to enjoy the cherry blossoms in Japan and savor authentic Japanese cuisine. Five major airlines – China Airlines, Japan Airlines, EVA Air, TransAsia Airways, and All Nippon Airways – have each introduced exceptional deals. China Airlines’ Premium Travel package for Tokyo (Narita), a 3-day 2-night trip, is available at a limited-time special price starting from NT$11,700, with departure dates from October 11 to December 31. Japan Airlines offers Taipei to Tokyo, Osaka, or Nagoya flights, with economy class tickets starting from NT$10,500 and business class from NT$25,000, valid from now until March 31, 2012 (excluding Lunar New Year period), and includes free checked baggage allowance of two pieces, each up to 23 kg.

EVA Air’s “2011 Fly Beyond Twenty – Autumn/Winter Tokyo 3-Day 2-Night Package” is available at a special price starting from NT$14,200, and comes with a choice of three free gifts: “Kitty Hato Bus,” “ANA Duty Free Shop 1,000 Yen Shopping Voucher + One-way (Outbound) Limousine Bus Ticket from Haneda Airport to Downtown Tokyo,” or “One-way (Outbound) Limousine Bus Ticket from Narita Airport to Downtown Tokyo.” The offer is valid until October 31. AST All Nippon Airways’ leisure package “Tokyo 3-Day 2-Night” is available at an exceptional price starting from NT$11,500, for departures from now until November 30, with a discount of NT$500 per person for two travelers, valid until January 14, 2012. TransAsia Airways’ “5-Day Hokkaido Autumn Foliage Tour” is available at a special price starting from NT$32,000, featuring dual-entry points: Hakodate–Kushiro, Hakodate–Asahikawa, or Hakodate–Obihiro, ensuring a smooth itinerary without backtracking and reducing travel time.

In addition, to present a broader perspective on travel in Japan, the Japan Tourism Agency specially invited five popular bloggers – Fat Bear, Charlie King, Dolphin Fly, Lazy Meow, and Wu Guihua – to visit Japan for on-the-ground reporting. Upon their return, they shared their experiences and insights online for everyone to read, providing valuable references for independent travelers.