Refund Guidelines

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Effective Date: May 2026

At KNI Japan Pvt. Ltd., we understand that travel plans can change unexpectedly. Below are our standard cancellation rules. All cancellations must be sent in writing via email.

1. Hotel Bookings

Hotel rates are subject to a cancellation fee of 20% to 30% or higher, in accordance with the hotel's policy.

Please note that hotel cancellation fees vary based on the specific hotel brand, room category, and peak tourist seasons.

2. Tour Packages & Itineraries

Except where specified otherwise for customized luxury bookings, standard package cancellation fees are calculated as follows:


30 Days or more before tour start date20% of package cost
15 to 29 Days before tour start date30% of package cost
7 to 14 Days before tour start date50% of package cost
Less than 7 Days or No-Show100% of package cost


3. Transport & Ticketing (Bullet Train / Flights)

Once bullet train tickets (Shinkansen) or domestic flight tickets are purchased and issued, they are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.

4. Visa Fees

All visa processing and government embassy visa fees are 100% non-refundable.

5. Bank Fees & Refund Processing

Refunds will be processed back to the original method of payment.


  1. Bank Charges: All transaction, gateway, or international bank transfer fees are paid by the client and will be deducted from the final refund amount.
  2. Processing Time: Refunds take approximately 14 to 21 business days to process due to bank clearance requirements.