After gradually easing travel restrictions for months, the Japanese government finally reopened Japan’s borders to independent travelers in October of this year.

Since June, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida continually expressed his desire to align Japan’s border policies with those of other G7 countries. In late September, he announced that Japan would finally ease its strict travel restrictions on October 11. Now, traveling to Japan is virtually as easy as it was before the pandemic.

Here’s what you need to know:

Entry Requirements for Visitors to Japan

When to Plan Your Trip

Covid in Japan

Our Flexible Rescheduling Policy

Travel Insurance and Covid-19

From the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, 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 December 7, 2022.
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Japan’s Entry Requirements for Tourists

Here is an easy-to-digest summary of Japan’s entry requirements for tourists. For the most official details, please always make sure to contact your local Japanese Embassy or Consulate.

Visas (Not Required for Many Nationalities)

In the early days of Japan’s reopening, visas were required for all travelers, but no more! Now, independent travelers from dozens of countries are once aga...