doudou5Every year from March to May is prime travel season in Japan as cherry blossoms bloom across the country. To help travelers make unforgettable spring memories while enjoying authentic cherry blossoms in full bloom,JCB,a leading international card organization,is offering new perks.As your go-to travel companion in Japan,JCB credit cards offer not only convenience and extensive benefits but also an enticing new policy featuring high cashback rewards for a limited time,making your cherry blossom viewing trip even more rewarding.
The cashback campaign runs from March16 to April15 ,April16 to May15 ,and May16 to June15 ,covering the entire cherry blossom season.Cardholders who use their JCB single-branded credit cards at offline merchants in Japan via the JCB network can earn cashback equivalent to8 ,888yen for individual transactions amounting to88 ,888yen or more.This offer is limited to the first666qualifying transactions each month.For transactions amounting to8 ,888yen or more,the cashback amount is888yen,l imitedto6 ,666qualifying transactions each month.Interestingly,both offers might be applicable simultaneously if conditions are met,giving cardholders an opportunity to earn up to9 ,776yenin cashback during each period.
What destinations should you visit during cherry blossom season?JCB has curated some top picks:In Shibuya,Tokyo,you can pick upa500-yencoupon fromtheShibuya Tourist Information Center(shibuya-san)forusewith purchasesof5 ,000yenormoreat participating merchants.Additionally,filling outa survey earns you another500-yencoupon.This offer runsuntilJune30 ,2025,and coupons are validuntilJuly31 ;untilApril30 ,2025,enjoya10 %discounton purchasesof specialty products totaling5 ,000yenormoreat Takeyastorespopularwith tourists.Furthermore,in Osaka’sAbeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store,you’ll receivea7 %discountcard anda small gift.This promotion continuesuntilDecember31 ,2025.
JCB also provides various support measuresfortravelers’needsin transport,lodging,and sightseeing.UntilJune30 ,2025,reserveTokaido Shinkansen ticketsworth5 ,000yenormoreonlineand getan exclusive Imabari towel.Attheshibuya-sanTourist Information &ArtCenter,getafree drinkandfree luggage storageonce—thisofferendsMarch31 ,2025.Bookrooms onlineatFraser Residence NankaiOsakaandpaywithyourJCBcarduponarrivaltoenjoya15 %roomrate reductionvaliduntilJuly31 ,2025.JCBevenpartneredwithTokyoTowerofferingcardholdersupto30 %offMainDeckObservatoryticketsanda10 %shoppingdiscountatofficialstoresvaliduntilApril30 ,2025.
Beyond these general perks,JCBPlatinumCard holdersenjoyadditionalprivileges:untilMarch2026,reserveataFieldPlanning(ZashikiNihon)designated restaurantstoenjoyauthenticJapanesecuisinewithonefreemealsetforeverytwoormoreadultdiners.AirportloungeservicesoffercomfortablewaitingexperiencesatmajorairportsinJapan,Hawaiianairports,andotherJCBdesignatedairportswithLoungeKeyservices.InJapanandHawaiianairports,theloungeservicepromotionrunsuntilMarch31 ,2026,andtheLoungeKeyservicepromotionrunsuntilDecember31 ,2025.
This spring,savortheromanticbeautyofcherryblossomsandexperienceuniqueJapanese culture.JC BhasplannedacharmingoutboundtriptoJapanforyou.Featuringexclusivebenefitslike shopping,trips,andgourmetfood,thishighcashbackpromotionduringcherryblossomseasonisperfectlytimedtoenhanceyourspringjourney.
Note: [1] About JCB
Established in 1961, JCB started expanding globally as an international payment brand in 1981. Today, JCB collaborates with major banks and financial institutions around the world, ensuring widespread usability. Predominantly issued across Asia, JCB cards boast over 160 million cardholders. In China alone, 11 banks issue JCB cards. Moving forward, JCB aims to consistently deliver high-quality products and services to consumers worldwide.
