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Many travelers, including those from the EU, UK, US, Canada, and Australia, can enter Japan visa-free for short stays (typically up to 90 days).
Other nationalities may need to apply for a visa in advance.
👉 See more in our Visa Requirements section.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times, thanks to cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are cold, especially in the north, but perfect for skiing.
👉 See more in our Weather & Climate section.
Yes, Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with very low crime rates.
Petty theft is rare, though earthquakes and typhoons are natural risks.
Visitors should also respect etiquette, as cultural norms are very important.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
The Japanese yen (JPY) is the official currency.
Credit cards are increasingly accepted, but cash is still widely used, especially in small shops, markets, and rural areas.
ATMs that accept foreign cards are available in convenience stores.
👉 See more in our Currency section.
Free Wi-Fi is available in many public places, but it may not always be reliable.
SIM cards and portable Wi-Fi devices are popular among visitors.
eSIMs are also convenient and easy to set up.
👉 See more in our Connectivity section.
Japan’s transport system is world-class.
The Shinkansen (bullet train) connects major cities, while local trains and subways make city travel efficient.
Buses and domestic flights cover additional routes.
Consider a Japan Rail Pass for long-distance travel.
👉 See more in our Transport section.
Top highlights include Tokyo’s modern districts, Kyoto’s temples, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial, Nara’s deer park, and Hokkaido’s natural landscapes.
👉 See more in our Places to Visit section.
Bow when greeting, remove shoes before entering homes and traditional inns, and avoid speaking loudly on public transport.
It’s also customary to hand over money and cards with both hands.
Tipping is not part of Japanese culture.
👉 See more in our Culture & Customs section.
Yes, tap water is safe to drink throughout Japan, and bottled water is also widely available.
Many public places have drinking fountains.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
Japan is famous for its high-tech toilets with features like heated seats, bidet sprays, and sound-masking options.
Public restrooms are clean and widely available, though you may occasionally find traditional squat toilets.
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Many travelers, including those from the EU, UK, US, Canada, and Australia, can enter Japan visa-free for short stays (typically up to 90 days).
Other nationalities may need to apply for a visa in advance.
👉 See more in our Visa Requirements section.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times, thanks to cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are cold, especially in the north, but perfect for skiing.
👉 See more in our Weather & Climate section.
Yes, Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with very low crime rates.
Petty theft is rare, though earthquakes and typhoons are natural risks.
Visitors should also respect etiquette, as cultural norms are very important.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
The Japanese yen (JPY) is the official currency.
Credit cards are increasingly accepted, but cash is still widely used, especially in small shops, markets, and rural areas.
ATMs that accept foreign cards are available in convenience stores.
👉 See more in our Currency section.
Free Wi-Fi is available in many public places, but it may not always be reliable.
SIM cards and portable Wi-Fi devices are popular among visitors.
eSIMs are also convenient and easy to set up.
👉 See more in our Connectivity section.
Japan’s transport system is world-class.
The Shinkansen (bullet train) connects major cities, while local trains and subways make city travel efficient.
Buses and domestic flights cover additional routes.
Consider a Japan Rail Pass for long-distance travel.
👉 See more in our Transport section.
Top highlights include Tokyo’s modern districts, Kyoto’s temples, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial, Nara’s deer park, and Hokkaido’s natural landscapes.
👉 See more in our Places to Visit section.
Bow when greeting, remove shoes before entering homes and traditional inns, and avoid speaking loudly on public transport.
It’s also customary to hand over money and cards with both hands.
Tipping is not part of Japanese culture.
👉 See more in our Culture & Customs section.
Yes, tap water is safe to drink throughout Japan, and bottled water is also widely available.
Many public places have drinking fountains.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
Japan is famous for its high-tech toilets with features like heated seats, bidet sprays, and sound-masking options.
Public restrooms are clean and widely available, though you may occasionally find traditional squat toilets.
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Many travelers, including those from the EU, UK, US, Canada, and Australia, can enter Japan visa-free for short stays (typically up to 90 days).
Other nationalities may need to apply for a visa in advance.
👉 See more in our Visa Requirements section.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times, thanks to cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are cold, especially in the north, but perfect for skiing.
👉 See more in our Weather & Climate section.
Yes, Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with very low crime rates.
Petty theft is rare, though earthquakes and typhoons are natural risks.
Visitors should also respect etiquette, as cultural norms are very important.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
The Japanese yen (JPY) is the official currency.
Credit cards are increasingly accepted, but cash is still widely used, especially in small shops, markets, and rural areas.
ATMs that accept foreign cards are available in convenience stores.
👉 See more in our Currency section.
Free Wi-Fi is available in many public places, but it may not always be reliable.
SIM cards and portable Wi-Fi devices are popular among visitors.
eSIMs are also convenient and easy to set up.
👉 See more in our Connectivity section.
Japan’s transport system is world-class.
The Shinkansen (bullet train) connects major cities, while local trains and subways make city travel efficient.
Buses and domestic flights cover additional routes.
Consider a Japan Rail Pass for long-distance travel.
👉 See more in our Transport section.
Top highlights include Tokyo’s modern districts, Kyoto’s temples, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial, Nara’s deer park, and Hokkaido’s natural landscapes.
👉 See more in our Places to Visit section.
Bow when greeting, remove shoes before entering homes and traditional inns, and avoid speaking loudly on public transport.
It’s also customary to hand over money and cards with both hands.
Tipping is not part of Japanese culture.
👉 See more in our Culture & Customs section.
Yes, tap water is safe to drink throughout Japan, and bottled water is also widely available.
Many public places have drinking fountains.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
Japan is famous for its high-tech toilets with features like heated seats, bidet sprays, and sound-masking options.
Public restrooms are clean and widely available, though you may occasionally find traditional squat toilets.
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Many travelers, including those from the EU, UK, US, Canada, and Australia, can enter Japan visa-free for short stays (typically up to 90 days).
Other nationalities may need to apply for a visa in advance.
👉 See more in our Visa Requirements section.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times, thanks to cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are cold, especially in the north, but perfect for skiing.
👉 See more in our Weather & Climate section.
Yes, Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with very low crime rates.
Petty theft is rare, though earthquakes and typhoons are natural risks.
Visitors should also respect etiquette, as cultural norms are very important.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
The Japanese yen (JPY) is the official currency.
Credit cards are increasingly accepted, but cash is still widely used, especially in small shops, markets, and rural areas.
ATMs that accept foreign cards are available in convenience stores.
👉 See more in our Currency section.
Free Wi-Fi is available in many public places, but it may not always be reliable.
SIM cards and portable Wi-Fi devices are popular among visitors.
eSIMs are also convenient and easy to set up.
👉 See more in our Connectivity section.
Japan’s transport system is world-class.
The Shinkansen (bullet train) connects major cities, while local trains and subways make city travel efficient.
Buses and domestic flights cover additional routes.
Consider a Japan Rail Pass for long-distance travel.
👉 See more in our Transport section.
Top highlights include Tokyo’s modern districts, Kyoto’s temples, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial, Nara’s deer park, and Hokkaido’s natural landscapes.
👉 See more in our Places to Visit section.
Bow when greeting, remove shoes before entering homes and traditional inns, and avoid speaking loudly on public transport.
It’s also customary to hand over money and cards with both hands.
Tipping is not part of Japanese culture.
👉 See more in our Culture & Customs section.
Yes, tap water is safe to drink throughout Japan, and bottled water is also widely available.
Many public places have drinking fountains.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
Japan is famous for its high-tech toilets with features like heated seats, bidet sprays, and sound-masking options.
Public restrooms are clean and widely available, though you may occasionally find traditional squat toilets.
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Many travelers, including those from the EU, UK, US, Canada, and Australia, can enter Japan visa-free for short stays (typically up to 90 days).
Other nationalities may need to apply for a visa in advance.
👉 See more in our Visa Requirements section.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times, thanks to cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.
Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are cold, especially in the north, but perfect for skiing.
👉 See more in our Weather & Climate section.
Yes, Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with very low crime rates.
Petty theft is rare, though earthquakes and typhoons are natural risks.
Visitors should also respect etiquette, as cultural norms are very important.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
The Japanese yen (JPY) is the official currency.
Credit cards are increasingly accepted, but cash is still widely used, especially in small shops, markets, and rural areas.
ATMs that accept foreign cards are available in convenience stores.
👉 See more in our Currency section.
Free Wi-Fi is available in many public places, but it may not always be reliable.
SIM cards and portable Wi-Fi devices are popular among visitors.
eSIMs are also convenient and easy to set up.
👉 See more in our Connectivity section.
Japan’s transport system is world-class.
The Shinkansen (bullet train) connects major cities, while local trains and subways make city travel efficient.
Buses and domestic flights cover additional routes.
Consider a Japan Rail Pass for long-distance travel.
👉 See more in our Transport section.
Top highlights include Tokyo’s modern districts, Kyoto’s temples, Mount Fuji, Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial, Nara’s deer park, and Hokkaido’s natural landscapes.
👉 See more in our Places to Visit section.
Bow when greeting, remove shoes before entering homes and traditional inns, and avoid speaking loudly on public transport.
It’s also customary to hand over money and cards with both hands.
Tipping is not part of Japanese culture.
👉 See more in our Culture & Customs section.
Yes, tap water is safe to drink throughout Japan, and bottled water is also widely available.
Many public places have drinking fountains.
👉 See more in our Health & Safety section.
Japan is famous for its high-tech toilets with features like heated seats, bidet sprays, and sound-masking options.
Public restrooms are clean and widely available, though you may occasionally find traditional squat toilets.
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