Tips about japan
VISA
| Please check your passport and refer to this site. |
| https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/short/novisa.html |
ATA CARNET
You can use ATA carnet in Japan.
MAJOR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS
| Hokkiado | Chitose airport | https://www.new-chitose-airport.jp/en/ |
| Tokyo | Narita airport/ Haneda airpot | https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/ https://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/ |
| Nagoya | Centrair airport | https://www.centrair.jp/en/index.html |
| Osaka/Kyoto | Kansai airport | https://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/ |
| Fukuoka | Fukuoka airport | https://www.fukuoka-airport.jp/en/ |
| Okinawa | Naha airport | https://www.naha-airport.co.jp/en/ |
TRAVEL TIME FROM/TO TOKYO
By Airplane
(a) Tokyo <-> Sapporo = 2h
(b) Tokyo <-> Osaka = 1h
(c) Tokyo <-> Hiroshima = 1h 30min
(d) Tokyo <-> Fukuoka = 1h 45min
(e) Tokyo <-> Naha, Okinawa = 2h 20min
By Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
(a) Tokyo <-> Sendai = 1h 40min
(b) Tokyo <-> Nagoya = 1h 40min
(c) Tokyo <-> Kyoto = 2h 10min
(d) Tokyo <-> Osaka = 2h 30min
(e) Tokyo <-> Hiroshima = 4h
AIRPORT ACCESS
1) fast and convenient Keisei Skyliner express
Narita Airport Station/Airport Terminal 2 Station 〜 Nippori/Ueno Sta.
travel time 40 mins/ Charges¥ 2,570
2) no transfer and convenient! Narita express
Narita Airport Station/Airport Terminal 2 Station〜Main stations incl. Tokyo, Shinagawa, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yokohama
Travel time to Tokyo 50mins /Charges¥ 3,070*
3) express bus airport Limousine/Keisei bus
Narita Airport Station/Airport Terminal 2 Station ~ many locations in and out of Tokyo
4) reasonable bus Airport Bus TYO-NRT
Narita Airport 〜 Tokyo Stn., Ginza Stn.
Day time operating intervals : 10~20mins
travel time: approx. 62mins, ¥1,300〜
DOMESTIC AIRLINES
Major destinations
| ANA(All Nippon Airwyas) | https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/?type=de |
| JAL(Japan Airlines) | https://www.jal.co.jp/jp/en/ |
Local destinations
CURRENCY/MONEY
1 USD is about 135 Japanese Yen.
Please check the current rate here.
https://www.x-rates.com/table/?from=JPY&amount=1
The IC card pasmo/suica is convenient for your stay. You can buy new card with advanced payment and charge at JR stations.
VOLTAGE
100V
plug: Double socket outlet
FOOD
Veggei food is not common in Japan. Please check this article.
https://www.japan.travel/en/guide/vegetarian-guide/
TOURIST INFORMATION
Japan guide
Tokyo Tourist Information
Japan National Tourism Organization
| Japan guide | https://www.japan-guide.com/ |
| Tokyo Tourist Information | https://tokyotouristinfo.com/en/ |
| Japan National Tourism Organization | https://www.jnto.go.jp/ |
| Visiting Japan | https://www.japan.go.jp/japan/visit/index.html |
Contact
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