Although we’ve not quite breached holiday season yet, that hasn’t stopped us from taking a week off work for a short respite before Q4’s avalanche of work comes tumbling down. If you’re still wondering where to jet off to, consider a whisk away to the tried-and-tested Japan.
Endorsed by many on the Little Red Dot, it ranks highly on the list of every Singaporean’s must-visit countries. But, before you pack your bags, KKday’s got a couple of Japan travel deals for September 2024 that are worth supplementing your trips with. Here are the best of the bunch that you can enjoy while you take in the crisp, Japanese autumn air:
You can’t truly say you’ve been to Japan if you gave Universal Studios Japan a miss, so set aside a whole day or two dedicated to braving its thrilling rides and whimsical, themed worlds.
Set foot in the vibrant Mushroom Kingdom at Super Nintendo World and play Mario Kart IRL on the Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge ride, or ready your wands to cast spells and have a swig of Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Just like how Mario has Luigi by his side, bringing a +1 to explore USJ with means double the fun, so enjoy Buy 1 get 1 tickets by getting them on the KKday app (App Store | Google Play).
These pairs of tickets will be up for grabs every Tuesday and Thursday throughout September 2024 at 12pm. You just have to key in a special promo code upon checkout, which releases at 10am on the same day. For visitors from Malaysia, do note that these codes only release on Tuesdays for the whole of September.
Of course, you’re gonna want to gorge on the finest Japanese delicacies during your trip, so KKday has got a couple already lined up for you, and with mouth-watering deals to boot.
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They’re going out every Friday during September 2024 at 12pm, and we’ve gotten word that meals at these esteemed restaurants can go for as low as S$5, so your bellies definitely won’t want to miss out on them. Your options include Michelin-starred cuisine, such as a dainty Kaiseki lunch set (S$5, U.P. S$89) at Ajikitcho Bunbu-An that uses only the freshest of seasonal ingredients.
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Meat lovers can go for a Kurobuta Wagyu All-You-Can-Eat Buffet (S$5, U.P. S$58) at Yakinikuya Daibokujo instead, as they feast on a variety of high-quality cuts of the finest A5 Wagyu beef. When the nights in Osaka get chilly, warm up with a Sukiyaki Set (S$30, U.P. S$257) at Kitamura. This 1 Michellin-starred joint is perfect for 2, as you gather around a bubbling pot to share a hearty meal.
Should you be heading to Japan for the first time, more often than not you’ll find yourself exploring the Kansai region for a majority of your trip. After all, many of the country’s tourist hotspots are housed here, in cities like Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara.
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As such, you can purchase your tickets for popular attractions in the area like the aforementioned Universal Studios Japan and Osaka Castle with KKday. But, opting for their curated signature tours is also not a bad way to open up more of Japan to explore.
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For instance, pay a visit to the deers in Nara Park with the Kyoto Nara Day Tour from Osaka. Of course, you’ll get to rub shoulders with their famous Sika deers, who’ll bow politely as you befriend them with treats. Other stops on the tour include the historic Kasuga Taisha shrine adorned with hundreds of bronze lanterns, as well as the iconic Torii gates of the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine.
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For more adventures in Kyoto, you might want to check out their Kyoto Amanohashidate Day Tour. Get a buddy to tag along, as there’s a 1-for-1 offer for this one; the tour even has guaranteed departure, even if you’re the only ones on the tour. Highlights include feeding hawks and seagulls during a boat ride, as you cruise through the tranquil waters of Ine Bay.
KKday is even sweetening the pot with a massive 90% discount on your Japan travel buys for new users of the KKday app. You just have to rack up a minimum spend of $200 on Japan-related products and checkout at 12pm on 11th September 2024 with their exclusive discount code, and you’re on your way to enjoying the best Japan has to offer at a fraction of the price.
The night view from the Umeda Sky Building Kuchu Teien Observatory.
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Additionally, there are even exclusive Buy 1 Free 1 deals up for grabs for Malaysian travellers. You can look forward to snagging extra Osaka Amazing Passes on 5th September 2024, while 12th September 2024 sees the release of 1-for-1 tickets to Umeda Sky Building.
The mesmerising, futuristic artwork at teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka.
Speaking of Kyoto, KKday also has a bunch of Kyoto and Osaka-specific vouchers for travellers to take advantage of this September. These can save you up to $150 when you’re looking up things to do in Kyoto and Osaka via KKday, so be sure to punch these discount codes in upon checkout.
You can view the full list of vouchers on the KKday Kansai deals page; some of these codes include <KANSAI28>, which slashes $28 off your purchases with a minimum spend of $230.. As for those in Malaysia, they can use the discount code <MYKANSAI10> for RM45 off all products sitewide, and there’s no minimum spend for this one. But do act quick, as they’re restricted to limited redemptions, which means it’s fastest fingers first
Also, keep an eye out for codes that you can use outside of Kyoto and Osaka-related activities. For example, <SITEWIDE6> nets you a 6% discount that’s applicable, well, sitewide, once you reach a minimum spend of $100, with a cap of a $15 discount.
Stay constantly connected on your travels by using a handy eSIM.
You can also resolve your connectivity woes even before your trip with KKday’s deals on travel essentials. Wave goodbye to scrambling for SIM card retailers the moment you touch down by pre-ordering them online; they’ve got super affordable eSIM packages that are going for 50% off; there’s even one that starts from as low as $0.80/day for 500MB of data.
If you foresee yourself using a fair bit of data on your travels, you can purchase their unlimited data plans too, which are priced at reasonable rates. For $16.48, you can buy a week-long unlimited 4G data plan which comes out to around just $2.35/day when you do the math.
Undoubtedly, managing our finances plays a big part when it comes to planning a vacation, but there’s only so much we can do on a constrained budget. However, with how much moolah you’ll be saving with KKday’s Japan travel deals, you won’t have to skimp out on the experiences you’ve sacrificed your valuable ALs for.
Moreover, they’re also hooking our readers up with an exclusive code that you can use on your upcoming trips. Simply use code <TSLSGKK> for an additional 20% off all Japan activities, capped at $20. Do note that you have to hit a minimum spend of $80, and it’s valid from now till 30th September 2024, for travel dates till 31st December 2024.
KKday is also not leaving out Malaysian globetrotters; they can use code <TSLMYKK> for 25% off all of KKday’s Japan’s offerings, with a minimum spend of RM100, capped at RM60. Keep in mind that this code is also only valid from now till 30th September, for travel dates till 31st December 2024.
This post was brought to you by KKday.
Cover image adapted from: @eungrachkorn & @suyinleow via Instagram
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