UPDATED Japan Entry Requirements Guide | 9 New Things to Know When Arriving in Japan 2024
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- JAPAN HAS CHANGED about Entry Requirement! This video provides JAPAN TRAVEL UPDATE in 2024 and Important Things to Know Before your trip to Japan.
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Time Stamp
0:00 Opening
1:04 1. Visit Japan Web
2:40 2. Transportation IC Card
3:34 (a) Welcome Suica / Pasmo Passport
4:27 (b) Toica
4:49 (c) Mobile Suica / Mobile Pasmo
6:08 (d) Icoca
6:34 (e) Japan Rail Pass
7:21 3. Wifi / Sim Cards
8:28 4. Luggage Shipping
10:32 5. Cash Withdrawal
12:14 6. Useful Apps
13:10 7. Transportation for your hotel
16:44 8. Navitime Japan
17:47 9. Traveler's Insurance
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Reference
1 Visit www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/v...
vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/howto/
2 Transportation
www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/top...
www.pasmo.co.jp/mp/and/use/
www.jreast.co.jp/multi/welcom...
www.pasmo.co.jp/visitors/en/
global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
japanrailpass.net/en/
3 Wifi
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townwifi.com/news/500/
Ninja, Mobal - Refer Comments
4 Luggage Shipping
www.jalabc.com/en/hands-freet...
www.global-yamato.com/en/hand...
5 Cath Withdrawal
www.sevenbank.co.jp/intlcard/...
6 Useful Apps
www.eki-net.com/personal/top/...
affiliate.klook.com/redirect?...
smart-ex.jp/top.php
www.google.com/maps
translate.google.com/
7 Transportation to Tokyo
tokyo-haneda.com/en/access/tr...
tyo-nrt.com/en/timetable/to-t...
www.jreast-timetable.jp/2402/...
www.airport-taxi.tokyo/jp/narita
8 Arrival Late
www.hvf.jp/eng/hanedaairport-...
www.nikko-narita.com/english/
www.nikkokix.com/en/
9 Insurance
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When I visited Japan about a month ago there were quite long lines at the immigration but a woman came to check passports and said Japan, Finland no difference and I got to go to the domestic desk where there was no line. I love Japan!
Well, she's not wrong, Japan, Finland and Scandinavian countries are all great - polite and educated - after all :D
As a another Finnish person going to japan in a few weeks I hope this same thing happens to me too:D
@@Tyyppl You will love it! I'm going to go again next year. I did a 3 week Taiwan, Japan tour.
Did you have to have both a passport and visa, or is just a passport, ok?
@@313poo9 They automatically stamp a 90 day visa at the immigration. Because Finnish passport gives you 90 day tourist visa to most countries.
This is a handy and practical guide! Thank you!
Wow❣ Great information and Helpful explanation ! Thank you very much for sharing your excellent video! Have a nice day🌸🙏👍😀
This was so so so helpful. Thank you!
So much good information and very well organized video. This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much for your advice!!
A great summary of travel tips!
Thank you very much, visiting Japan this month end
Great information and explained really welll.... Thank you
Thanks for the video, very good info, to the point and what I needed to know.
Great information. Thank you.
Thank you so much for covering all the great tips! I sure will reach out if I need a guided tour. Wishing you good health and happiness!
Your video is very helpful. Thank you
Going soon good to see and good guide.
Excelente overall! Thank you
Great video with lots of helpful information. Thank you!
Your welcome!
Thanks Meg you are amazing! ありがとうメグ、あなたは素晴らしいです！
ありがとう！！
I am just now starting to plan my trip. This video was extremely helpful and well organized. Thank you !
Thank you!
Btw great informative video, thanks
Thanks!
I will have to reviste this video to take some note. thank you for the information. I will now subscribe to your channel.
Thank you!
Thank you for this! I'm finishing my adventure through Interac recruiting (phase 5 let's goooo!!!) and this information is PERFECT!
This was stunningly good info! You are far ahead of any of the other VTubers I've watched on this!
Thank you! That means a lot to me ☺️
Thank you, I will have to revisit this video. I will be visiting Japan in April.
Yes, please!! 😌
thank you good video
Great job vedio dear 😊 thanks for onfo ❤❤❤
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Thank you for your wonderful tips ,I look forward to your vids ! They are so neat and cute✨💕💕
Thank you!!
Thank you so much. I just did the Visit Japan Web now. I wouldn’t have known without you!
Good it helped you.
Did you just go to the Visit Japan Web website? No app, right?
@@carolfreisleben7848 Yes, go to the website and register. 2 things, when you make a new trip and save you'll see it listed. Click back into it and you'll see all new options for immigration and customs. Generate the QR code when you've completed it and just take a screen shot so you have it in case you don't have wifi/sim access during the process.
Me too
So helpful
I’m preparing my 1st trip to Japan so thanks a lot for the information 🙂
Domo arigatou my friend! I didn't knew about the toica! i'll look for it because I probably will get at tokyo station by the Narita airport Bus
Thank you for this…It’s so funny, this video was uploaded on my Birthday and I intended to visit Japan for my Birthday. I did some research online and saw that a Visa was required, so I postponed for now.
Wow! I didn't know you can do a customs form on your phone. That's cool! I'm a American living in Japan, and it was a hassle completing a customs form in Kansai. Thank you and thank you for your video, too.
Good it helped you!
I always advise to get travel insurance as soon as you book the first part which is normally the plane ticket,so that way you are covered for any cancellations, delays or other issues before you even step foot in Japan
is it expensive?
@@lilycollects no more than booking it closer to travel day😄
@@lilycollectsshop around online as prices vary. Check exactly what is covered/excluded and how much coverage is given for various categories
Pocket Wi-Fi was soooooo helpful. Also concidering my T-Mobile data was supposed to work and it never did.
Japan customs was a nightmare, we were in line for hours for several check points. It made me not want to go back despite having already filled out my information online.
Hi I will be there next month the first week would love a tour guide.
The first time it happened, I almost fainted, I did not recognize myself. I was as surprised as the person receiving it.
Its there a pasmo vending machine at haneda airport i know theres a suica one but i like the sanrio card more.
That Sanrio card is adorable.
Love my country ❤❤❤❤❤
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My flight arrives at Haneda at 10:50 pm. My plan was to hang around the terminal until the trains start up again in the morning. Bad idea? I hear there's a variety of vending machines and convenience stores open all night and there are waiting lounges where one can nap. The plan is to take the early train to Fujisawa in the morning.
Book my flight to Tokyo this July, first time. I’m going to use a Taxi to my hotel in akihabara only a week I’ll be in Tokyo only time I’ can go. These tips will help me thank you .
Which hotel?
You might not even need a taxi.
Taxi service is ridiculously expensive. You're better off taking a bus or train.
@@Malaika924 that's fine it just only going to the hotel
@@DengrayKai211 I'm being serious. The distance frim Narita Airport to Akihabara is over an hour away. That's over 21,000 yen. It takes over 30 minutes from Haneda costing over 7,300 yen. If that's ok, then good luck. 😆
The mention of the risk of pickpockets got my attention - visited Japan many many times between the 1990's and 2010's and never even heard of such a thing happening even in crowded tourist areas (compare and contrast that with Paris where every single trip either been pickpocketed or more often thwarted attempts and often multiple attempts per trip - lets hope Japan never gets like that!!!)
You're arriving in Haneda or Narita? Taxi is expensive from Narita. Consider booking transfer by car from Klook to save some money.
Hi, thank you for the nice video. I'm coming to Tokyo this May with family. Arriving at Narita Airport & stay at Asakusa. Is it possible to deliver on the same day if I use Kuroneko service?
It depends on the time you arrive. You should check it on-site.
Hi Meg. Thanks for your informative video. My question is can I register as a family of 4 in Visit Japan Web with one QR code for all or I have to register individually for 4 persons (4 QR codes)? Thank you.
I have the same question Meg for my family of 6 (2 adults 4 kids). TIA!
My goal is to get a different type of IC card on every trip so that I can have a fun collection!
That's a unique idea!
Excellent Video.
I want to enjoy trip to Kobe. Do you have any tour plan available?
Thanks. Can you please inquire about the tours from here?
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Hi, interesting video!
It seems SUICA is somewhat returning, even if in limited and unspecified amounts.... do You know if it is possible to purchase or convert a "My Suica" card? (the one with personal name printed on it and not refundable, but never expiring and replaceable if lost)??
Both unregistered and registered Suica/Pasmo cards are refundable - you get back the 500 JPY deposit + any remaining balance. However, Suica charges 220 JPY handling fee, Pasmo does not.
For a short term visit, there is not much of an advantage of getting a registered card. Regular unregistered Suica card expires after 10 years from the last use. You can get those now in some big stations around Tokyo. You can also try to get a Pasmo card from the vending machines at some stations (e.g. around Denentoshi line).
Thanks for the video! Is it possible to use the tokyo subway pass from Narita Airport - Kuramae Station(A17) using Narita Skyaccess?
Thank you for information! I understand using "Japan Web Visit" allows to pass though automated gates. I plan to rent a car in Japan. For this I'll need the stamp of temporary visitor. Can I get it, and how?
I used "Japan Web Visit" site and went through the automated gates. I still had to pass through security gate and they gave me the visitor stamp in my passport there. If in doubt ask, everyone is extremely helpful!
great info. I will be in Tokyo for 9 days after 4 days in Osaka (where I will get my IC card). In Tokyo, I know they talk about using the IC card or just paying to get on JR (especially that loop train they have in Tokyo) but I am the type of person that is hopping on/off the subway and buses so I figure the 3 day Tokyo subway/bus pass may be better for me. Opinion?
Do the math. Mind you the 72 hours Tokyo Subway ticket is valid only on Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway lines (buses are not included, JR and other train operators are not included). There is a separate 1 day pass available for Toei buses (there are also other bus operators in some areas around Tokyo btw) and 1 day Tokyo Combination ticket which includes Tokyo Metro, Toei Subway + Toei bus + JR lines (Google for the exact list).
Saying that, I personally never took a bus in Tokyo in my 6 years here and would not recommend to tourist as they are more confusing to figure out than trains.
If you will move around a bit, I would probably go for the 3 day Tokyo Subway ticket but be aware of the limitation in train operators.
How about Narita to Osaka? Fastest suggestion to get there?
i am arriving into Narita from UK but then later in my trip im taking a flight with JAL from osaka to aomori and i think they have v strict weight on the plane... i think in total it cant be more than 10kg, which doesnt seem very much i am not sure halfway through my holiday how much souveigners i would have , is there a wiegh machine at airports? i cant decide wether to use a luggage company to ship my luggage to tokyo where i will be in a few days later
10 kg for carry on and 20 kg baggage.
payment with foreign cards have commission, bank commission and exchange commission (in most cases) so you will end up paying a lot of fees. While going to an exchange location and change your currency to JPN currency is the best option. Or withdraw bigger quantities while going to the ATM or bank.
Banks like Revolut allow you to exchange to JPN free or paying almost no fee (which will lower the ATM withdraw costs).
Furthermore, is very important to keep using cash as much as possible (and forget sometimes about the convenience) because stores pay high taxes for having payments with cards (and the upcoming CBDCs, also in Japan, will completely eliminate cash if we stop using it. And this can have serious implications on privacy and you could be easily censored).
Thanks for sharing the tips!
6:50, Is this a new regulation where the Nozomi is not covered under the JR Pass? I had thought The JR Pass covers all JR network express, fast and local trains along with shinkansens :o
It was always a thing, you had to use the Hikari or Kodama lines of the Tokaido route which was slower as they have more stops. I think a new thing now though is if you have a JR pass you can get a discount on the Nozomi line
Question Meg, is there a list that specifies what businesses accept mobile IC cards for payment. On my next trip in Oct, I wanted to pay mostly using the mobile IC card, if possible. One thing I thought was nice about the mobile IC cards is that when rates are good here in the US, that's a good time to load value to the mobile IC, even if you won't use the card for months. From what I here, the rates may not be so great in Oct.
bring enough cash. japan is not really cashless and will not be for reasons
@@yuka-youtube definitely, cash where ic is not accepted 👍🏽
Mobile Suica is one of the famous apps. Here, please check out their website. They accept cash basically.
www.jreast.co.jp/multi/suicamoney/buy.html
So how does the JR pass just cut out kyoto stop on the shinkansen lines?
Hi Meg is there a shuttle bus from Narita Airport to Ueno area? My hotel is Ueno Hotel right down the streets from Ueno Station and Ueno Park.
Yes, but probably you should use Keisei Skyliner
Hope I can still fill in the cards on the plane or at arrival for immigration and customs instead of using the web
If,as you say ,one should delete the app from the ios phone or Android,then how does one use a app on their phone ,rather confusing ..?
Is the qr code mandatory? I mean can we do the paper work like the old days upon landing in japan?
I am going to be in Japan for 2 weeks (Tokyo and Kyoto) in August. What’s the best train pass I should get at the Narita airport upon arrival? Thanks
If you want a JR railpass it must be bought outside of Japan. With the recent price increase it may be cheaper to just buy point to point tickets. I suggest buying your tickets and reserving seats way before August especially if your travel days coincide with festival days.
Hello! How much is the insurance for travelers?
Hello! We will be traveling to Japan soon. We are flying into haneda and taking a connecting flight to Itami. We have a 2 hour layover. Will we have enough time? Deplaning in haneda I understand we go through custom with our checked bags. Then check back in to the connection flight. We are worried we won’t have enough time. Thank you.
The schedule is tight, but probably okay. However, there is a possibility that the terminal may be different, so you should check in advance.
Can we pass through the international transit or obtain a Shore Pass/Transit Pass if we have a connecting flight via Tokyo Haneda Airport if the layover is less than 72 hours?
Going in September and my question is if you bring US$ is it possible to change it in the airport or in any convenience store? thanks
You can change it at the airport, but not at the convenience stores! For convenience stores, I recommend that you redeem at Famima!
Hi I’m a foreigner working in Thailand my company gave us a 6 days vacation and I’m planning to visit your country can give some advice how to go there and also the requirements thanks in advance 😊
I still have my green suica card from 2019 which I picked up from Haneda Airport. Would that still work? TIA for the reply 😊
Yes, you can.
What is your advice for arriving in haneda and transfer to ueno station?
It depends on the situation maybe the bus. For more details, please check this video.
th-cam.com/video/McmNEC_Lxos/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
Hello, I’m would be interested in visiting Japan for a golf holiday, where would you recommend and can I hire a translator to help me with the language.
Is there a way to have someone assist foreigners with all this stuff? I already get confused with American laws and technology and I was born and raised here 😂 I plan on visiting Japan someday but I know I will need some kind of assistance lol
great video, the info. was helpful, i want to live in Japan because i want to get married, am also disable and it makes it hard for me to learn, but i try, anything that is related about someone being disable in Japan from the U.S. would be helpful, i hope that you make another update that goes over what kind of help that someone with a disability can get, it would be most helpful, and thanks - ShadowPuppet
It is very helpful vedio, already subscribed, my trip is April 2024 and my flight will be reach Haneda airport at 21.35 so my hotel is naribasu, itabashi Tokyo -1750094 japan , which time is bus or train available in night?
You go check one of these ones!
tyo-nrt.com/en
www.limousinebus.co.jp/guide/en/timetable/
I thought the immigration and custom process at Haneda airport was very efficient. If you use the japan customs website to check in before arrival, don't lie about what you're bringing.
Quick question if i have zero intention on trying to get any left over balance on my ic card refunded then would mobile suica be a viable option for me as a foreign visitor?
Yes, anyone can use mobile suica.
For tourists?
How about a private money exchange store. Are they reliable?
You gotta check in advance! I cannot say if they are reliable but you should be fine.
How about we’re entering from Fukuoka from Buban by ferry?
How can I top off a suica card in kyoto? Using a Ioca card charger kiosk?
There are ticket vending machines or as you said, you could top off a suica card at kiosk.
I need affordable esim. Do you recommend Ninja or Mobal?
Yes or maybe you can just get from the vending machine.
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I cant find the link she provide to check if my country dont need a viss to go to japan
Can ICOCA be used in Koyto and Tokyo ?
Yes, ICOCA can be used in Kyoto and Tokyo.
can I use my laptop in registering to the Japan web instead of using the celphone?
Yes, you can because it is not an app but a website.
Thanks, i want to buy 2 laptops and an iphone do i have to make declaration if yes , how much i should pay as taxes?
It depends on the price so please check the official website.
www.customs.go.jp/english/passenger/index.htm
Is it mandatory to have travel insurance? Do they ask to show it at arrival? or does not matter?
It's not mandatory but I think you should definitely have travel insurance.
Hospitals in Japan won't treat you unless you pay first in cash. Get travel insurance.
Hi, may i ask a question.
How many passengers can ride on a taxi? Each person will have a large luggage and a carry on luggage?
Normally, they accept 4 people, but it depends on the taxi. Sometimes, taxis with a capacity of 8 are available, so you should check beforehand.
@MegLog_JAPAN one more question. Do we have to give tips to the taxi driver? How about the limousine bus driver who load and unload the luggage for you ?
THANKS
@@raytsang88 No need to tips them but they are up to you!
You all could fit on the airport limo bus and 2 bags per person are allowed. It is a big coach bus with great seats. It goes to various parts of Tokyo and much cheaper than taxi.
@happycook6737 we are staying in Yokohama for a few days. I know there is a limo bus stop at Cup of Noodle museum. Do you know if I need to buy the return limo bus ticket at the airport or I can buy the ticket with the bus driver?
Only visiting Kansai area. Best card??
ICOCA card
Their website gave me a way to use it as an app for my android. Does that one still count?
2:10
You probably were on a fraudulent website
There are no apps, it specifically states that on the official website and asks that you delete the app. Just did mine for the end of this month
@animepersonthing the website gave instructions on how to save the site into the phone , it's not an actually app but a shortcut to the website for mobile users
I was just going to comment that I have the app also, but when I checked my phone, I don't. I saved the website url on my phone to access it quickly and used it twice last year. You might try to do the same or just do it the old fashion way, fill up the forms once you land.
@@animepersonthingI also just deleted the app, but I do understand how or where to complete the "2D" 2:38 code and the vlogger does not say how.
Your tours normally start at what price please
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ive just filled in the immigration form on visit japan, and it says you are not allowed to take fruit, well i was going to eat lots of fruit during my 17hr flight, am i not allowed?
you can.
With that brain you should reconsider.
How much do you charge for your service as a tourist guide??
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Which visa will be good to move at Japan
I think it depends on how many years you want to live.
@@MegLog_JAPAN i want to move in Japan
The website is now providing an App to download for iPhone and Android. I had deleted the app but when I was finalizing my information the same website gave me the option to download the app. I hope it the Japan Website recently change it to where there is an app, as I just downloaded the app yesterday March 4th 2024 and completed my QR code from the app. any updates as of today will be appreciated. I dont want my information out there in the dark web
i am a japanese. japan has very bad data management for government level. if you are very careful, don’t use digital data for japanese government. it’s not trustworthy. i am not japan hater, but i notice they really really have technical problems ironically. always prefer paper.
@@yuka-youtube Thank you so much for the information. I deleted the app the same day I wrote the comment. I better listen to a native person like you. Thank you again :)
@@yahairaacevedo668 hi, it's not like jp gov has malicious intent. it's more like they outsource everything to korea or china. as a result, they have no idea what they are doing. never use line either. some data servers are in korea. i try to use digital less every day. if i am lost, i just ask people around. usually they are mildly gentle.
Can't tourists get the same suica card that japanese use?
yes you can but its easier if you use your smart phone to download the suica application ( you can do in English )
@@2masterdingdong
I hate apps.
Can I pay with apple pay?
I actually don't know what you are talking about, suica maybe? If so, basically yes.
@@MegLog_JAPAN
apple payment is the payment method by using apple devices. but most japanese stores don’t support it. even in 2024
Anyway u can be my guide ?? Im kinda nervous of going by myself
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Germany Austria Swiss visa free for 180 days… forgot?
Since when is pickpocketing a thing in Japan? 😭
I have no idea...
does anyone reconmend a esim?
for privacy, no. esim is not good
In my 8 trips to Japan since 2016 the relatively long processing wait times through immigration and customs at Narita and KIX hasn't been significantly reduced by the Visit Japan Web ... If you haven't filled out VJW or the entry forms on the plane you will experience extra delay filling out the typical forms especially if you're waiting in line for a pen 🖊️