In June, Japan finally reopened its borders to tourists, yet many temporary restrictions remain in place, and the country’s current border policies can be quite confusing.

You may have seen headlines declaring that Japan has reopened, though the reality is more complex. It’s true that tourists from certain countries are now permitted to visit Japan, but they must be fully guided and meet other strict entry requirements.

The good news is that this is a significant step in the right direction, and the Japanese government has indicated that it plans to continue easing travel restrictions steadily. Read more about Japan’s reopening plans below.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, our team of Japan travel experts has been closely monitoring developments and in constant contact with our network throughout the country. We update this page at least monthly (more often when there are major updates), and it was last updated on August 3, 2022.
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Japan’s Reopening Plans

In June, Japan finally began the process of reopening its borders to tourists. While this partial reopening falls short of the end goal, it is considered to be a temporary, intermediate phase.

Japan’s Prime Minister, Fumi...