Japan

Where ancient traditions meet the future
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Best time to visit

March to May, October to November

About Japan

Japan is unlike anywhere else on earth — a country that has
perfected the art of holding ancient and ultramodern in
extraordinary balance. From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo and
the bamboo groves of Kyoto to the snow-capped cone of Mount
Fuji and the deer-filled parks of Nara, Japan rewards every
kind of traveller with depth, beauty, and a culture of
unmatched refinement. The food alone — from street ramen to
multi-course kaiseki — is reason enough to visit.

Capital:
Tokyo
Currency:
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language:
Japanese
Time Zone:
GMT+9
Population:
125 million

Discover Japan

TOKYO SKYLINE

SHIZUOKA MOUNT FUJI

NARA DEER PARK

FUSHIMI INARI

BULLET TRAIN

ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO GROVE

Visa Information

Citizens of over 60 countries including the US, UK, EU, and Australia can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. Other nationalities require a visa in advance from a Japanese embassy. Japan introduced a tourist visa system in 2023. Always verify current entry requirements at the official Japan Tourism Agency website before travel as policies evolve frequently.