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This competition is now closed. Congratulations to our winner!
World Nomads & Intrepid Japan Trip Giveaway
Ready to experience the magic of Japan? World Nomads and Intrepid Travel are teaming up to give one lucky winner and their guest an unforgettable adventure on the Land of the Rising Sun tour. Enter for your chance to score $1,500 towards roundtrip flights, travel insurance, and an epic journey through Japan’s dazzling cities, serene temples, and mouthwatering cuisine!
To enter tell us about what experience in Japan you would love to try, in 50 words or less.
Prize inclusions
12-Day Intrepid 'Land of the Rising Sun' Trip
Get introduced to iconic landmarks and the lesser-known cities through Japan’s central and western reaches.
Flights
$1,500 USD to put towards booking flights from World Nomads
Travel insurance
$300 USD for travel insurance of your choice from World Nomads
Intrepid's ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ Trip
Steaming onsens, serene shrines and incredible hospitality. This 12-day trip will introduce you to iconic landmarks and the lesser-known cities through Japan’s central and western reaches.
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Inclusions:
- 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Ride on the Hakone ropeway, visit an ancient samurai town and see Miyajima Island's wild deer
- Accommodation in hotel (7 nights), Japanese inn (2 nights) and home stay (2 nights)
- Transport via boat, public bus, cable car, ferry, metro, high speed train and train
For full prize terms including key dates, please read the terms and conditions.
Full details
About Intrepid
For over 35 years, Intrepid Travel’s small group trips have led travellers around the world to share in the real, rare and remarkable. Their passionate leaders are genuinely connected to the places they go, helping to uncover authentic local experiences that connect you to the heart of your destination.
FAQ
Need more information? Here are our most frequently asked questions. For more info read the terms and conditions.
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Can I enter more than once?
No, you can only submit one entry per person, make it a good one!
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Will my entry be public?
Our judging team will review your response, however we reserve the right to share responses on our social media accounts.
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Does my entry have to be in English?
Yes, judging will be in English
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How old do I need to be to be eligible to enter?
You need to be at least 18 or the age of majority in your country (whichever is higher) at the time of the competition entry deadline (30 March 2026) in order to enter. Sorry, we can't make any exceptions to this rule.
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I can't find my country of residence in the drop-down list?
Unfortunately, due to legal restrictions in each country, this competition is not open to residents of Mexico, Italy, Colombia, Brazil, Quebec, Crimea, Iran, Syria, North Korea and Sudan. If you are a resident of one of these excluded countries, but also a resident of a country not on this list, then you can still enter. While we would have loved to include them, it's out of our hands. The individual laws of each country restrict us from running this competition in every jurisdiction. People who are unable to purchase travel insurance from World Nomads MAY be able to enter this contest. Ability to enter the contest does not constitute the availability of travel insurance in your region.
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What are the travel dates?
Winners must book their Intrepid tour by 30 June 2026. Their tour must be booked at least 3 months in advance and depart before 31 March 2027. Black-out periods for local school holiday periods based on the winner’s country of residence, along with 14 December 2026 – 14 January 2027 apply. Winners will be required to book their own flights to line up with their tour dates.
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How will I know my entry was received?
You should receive a confirmation email within 15 minutes of submitting your entry. If it doesn’t arrive, check your spam/junk folder or email us at wnmarketing@worldnomads.com.