Traveling to Japan right now is possible and much easier now.
October is one of the best months to visit Japan, with mild autumn weather and autumn foliage season. However, typhoon season extends into October, and although the risks decrease as the month progresses, it’s wise to monitor weather forecasts, especially if you are visiting coastal regions.
Japan has relaxed most of its COVID restrictions. Now, visitors don’t need to show proof of vaccination or a negative test.
With these relaxations, more tourists are visiting, especially from places like South Korea and the U.S. In recent years, There have been more crowds in cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. So it’s a good idea to book your hotel and tickets early.
The removal of restrictions has led to increased tourist numbers, particularly from South Korea and the United States. According to official data, tourist destinations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are experiencing higher arrival numbers than over the past year, so it is recommended to make advanced bookings for accommodations and tickets.
Visa-free entry has been reinstated for many nationalities. Now 68 countries can travel to Japan visa-free.
| North America | Canada, United States |
| Latin America and the Caribbean | Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Surinam, Uruguay |
| Europe | Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, North Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom |
| Oceania | Australia, New Zealand |
| Asia | Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan |
| Middle East | Israel, Turkey, United Arab Emirates |
| Africa | Lesotho, Mauritius, Tunisia |
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