Japan is a beautiful country and tourists from all around the world have an urge to explore this stunning destination. The cheery blossoms, advanced technology, anime, Buddhist Temples, peaceful shrines, Mount Fuji, and mouth-watering cuisine attract tourists to Japan all around the year. With Japan opening its doors for overseas travellers from May 2022, everyone is planning their itinerary already. If you are also planning to take a trip to Japan, here are a lot of things you need to keep in mind before travelling here.
Regulations Are A Mandate!
After all the lockdowns and the pandemic, Japan let foreign travellers enter the country in May 2022 during their ‘Trial Tourism Programme’. Now Japan is welcoming tourists from most countries. Suppose you are planning to visit there as a student, or a relative of any Japanese resident or to attend a business conference. In that case, there are some regulations that are mandatory for everyone. Read on to know more about the details.
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Things You Need To Know Before Travelling To Japan Right Now:
Travel With A Guided Tour Group
To enter Japan, you have to be a part of a guided package tour group. Tour groups are a must to travel to this country right now. The country is not allowing independent tourists yet but that might start within a few months as reports are suggesting.
A Visa Is A Must To Enter Japan!
You need a visa to enter and explore Japan. Whenever you are planning a trip here, apply for the Visa that moment itself. It is better to apply in advance as it takes time for the process.
PCR Test Before Departure Is A Must
You need to present a negative report of the PCR test to enter the country. Undergo the test anytime between 72 hours before your departure time. And once you get the negative report, you are good to go.
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Relaxation In Restriction In Japan For Travellers From Blue Countries
There is no more need to undergo PCR tests once again after landing in Japan if you are travelling from ‘blue’ countries. Countries falling in this category are the UK, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, the USA, and some European countries. If you are flying from any of these countries, you do not need to spend time in quarantine as well. Travellers from blue countries did not need to present a vaccination report. If you are not vaccinated then also you can enter the country only if you are from any of these blue countries.
More Airports Are Welcoming The Overseas Tourists
More airports are slowly opening their doors for international flights. New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido and Naha Aiport in Okinawa are letting international flights enter.
If you are still thinking about whether you should travel to Japan or not, here’s something that will help you to confirm the decision.
