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Stop Press: Japan’s borders opening in September with more flexibility.
Positive news is finally here! Today (August 24th) it has been reported by NHK that the Japan borders will start opening for general tourism from September - WITHOUT the need to be chaperoned by a guided tour!
Click HERE for latest update as of Sept 13th - 'The NISADE Guide to Getting You to Japan This Winter' for the full rundown on the new process.
Yes, there is still some small requirements that need to be followed but basically if you book and stay with NISADE, we can get you here!
This move is seen as a way for the Japanese government to ease in the removal of travel restrictions without a sudden change. Anecdotally, we have also seen airports re-hiring staff ready for a return of normal border conditions.
The details so far:
Other info:
Country/ Region | Valid vaccination certificate | Pre-departure PCR test | On-arrival PCR test | Quarantine |
---|---|---|---|---|
Blue | Not required | Yes | No | No |
Yellow | If submitted | Yes | No | No |
Yellow | If not submitted | Yes | Yes | 3 days at home* |
Red | If submitted | Yes | No | 3 days at home* |
Red | If not submitted | Yes | Yes | 3 days at designated facility** |
* Your quarantine would be terminated if you take a COVID-19 test on the 3rd day and the result is negative. If you do not take the test, you would be required to quarantine for 7 days.
** Your quarantine would be terminated if you take a COVID-19 test on the 3rd day at the facility and the result is negative.
For more details on the colour-coding system and eligible countries, please see HERE.
Who can enter Japan now?
As of August 24th, the following people can enter Japan (albeit with pre-approved visa, restrictions, and requirements).
*Disclaimer: The information above is provided by reputable Japanese news sources (such as NHK and Reuters) however we can accept no liability for the veracity of these claims.
For the latest official news, please see HERE.
There are many flights into Tokyo & Osaka and can be the best option to confirm now. Flying into Honshu gives you the perfect excuse for spending a few days in the big cities and to even better to maximise your Japan experience and convenience, why not catch the bullet train to Hokkaido instead of a domestic flight?!
Some great deals are currently available on the bullet trains with a Japan Rail Pass. Check out more details on the official website.
Japan borders are open & getting here is easier than you think! Check out the NISADE Guide to getting you to Japan this winter.
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