While Japan has managed the Covid-19 pandemic surprisingly well (especially compared to its G7 peers), the country has not yet reopened to tourists.

Like most countries in Asia, Japan has had its borders closed to tourism since the early days of Covid-19. Yet despite the current restrictions, plenty of travelers have already booked Japan trips for 2022. If you want to beat the inevitable crowds, now is a great time to plan (before the Japanese government announces a specific reopening timeline). As soon as Japan officially reopens to tourists, we’re expecting a major onrush of new bookings.

Making plans during a pandemic can be a pain, we know, which is why we offer a flexible rescheduling policy. Below you can learn more about when Japan is likely to reopen, why you may want to avoid a certain peak season, whether travel insurance is worthwhile during a pandemic, and how Japan has managed to minimize the impacts of Covid-19 while also avoiding strict lockdowns:
When should you plan to visit Japan"Does it make sense to plan your trip before Japan reopens"Boutique Japan’s Flexible Rescheduling PolicyDoes travel insurance cover issues related to Covid-19"Covid-19 in Japan now (and Japan’s vaccination rollout)

Note: Along with monitoring developments on the ground, our team of Japan experts is in constant contact with our network throughout the country. We update this page monthly (it was last fully updated on October 7, 2...