Is Japan safe to visit despite the coronavirus" At Boutique Japan, we have been monitoring the situation extremely closely, and recently have been answering a lot of questions about travel to Japan in light of the global COVID-19 outbreak.
Along with our personal explorations of Japan, we are also in constant contact with our various colleagues and friends throughout the country, including guides, local experts, hotel and ryokan staff, and many others.
There is no doubt that the news around the coronavirus ? whether pertaining to Japan, Europe, the US, or elsewhere ? can feel alarming, but in our experience (both firsthand and based on frequent reports from trusted colleagues and friends) the situation on the ground is not necessarily as worrisome as media reports. Ultimately, we are not in a position to tell travelers “Go,” or “Don’t go,” and it is a personal decision. While some of us are traveling (both now and in the near future) through places including Japan, Europe, and North America, we also know some people are avoiding travel at the moment.
Having answered plenty of questions from travelers over the past few weeks, we realize different people get their news and information from a variety of sources. We hope you find the information below clear and helpful!
This post was last updated on March 5, 2020.

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