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IRCTC offers two Japan tour packages with varying costs and dates
IRCTC has announced two Japan tour packages with different starting cities, prices, and travel dates. The Siasat Daily reports a 10-day tour from Delhi at Rs 3,45,999 per person, scheduled for September…
The Story in Brief
IRCTC has announced two Japan tour packages with different starting cities, prices, and travel dates. The Siasat Daily reports a 10-day tour from Delhi at Rs 3,45,999 per person, scheduled for September 2026. Business Today reports a 9-day tour from Lucknow at Rs 3,33,400 per person, scheduled for April 2025. Both packages cover major destinations like Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima.
The packages include return airfare, four-star hotels, meals, visa fees, and travel insurance. The Delhi tour also covers Hakone, Hamamatsu, Nara, and a bullet train ride, while the Lucknow tour covers Fuji and Hiroshima. Travellers should note the significant differences in itinerary and cost.
The Indian Opinion
The two IRCTC tour announcements risk creating one-sided narratives: one praising affordable Japan travel, another criticising pricing confusion. Neither captures the full picture. Both packages are comprehensive but expensive for the average family. The key question is not which is cheaper, but whether the itineraries justify the cost. As more Indians travel abroad, IRCTC's offerings need clearer standardisation. Consumers should compare the number of days, included destinations, and meal plans before booking.
Sources (2): siasat.com, businesstoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
