Japan reopened to world travelers, what you need to know about flying to the Rising Sun
After nearly 30 months of almost total isolation, Japan has just reopened its borders to travelers from all over [...]
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After nearly 30 months of almost total isolation, Japan has just reopened its borders to travelers from all over the world. Of course, in fact the borders had reopened as early as June, but entry rules and the requirement to join closed tours had discouraged tourists.
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Today, Oct. 11, the last restrictions fell. and Tokyo landed the first flights loaded with tourists ready to roam freely throughout Japan without any restrictions.
Traveling to Japan, the rules
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As of Tuesday, Oct. 11, Japan canceled the daily limit on the number of passengers who could enter the nation.
With immediate effect, therefore, the'Visa issuance on arrival for holders of 68 passports., the Italian one included, while nothing changes for those not on the visa facilitation list on arrival: the same pre-pandemic entry restrictions apply here.
There is no longer any obligation to book a tour, vacation package, or organized travel, you can book everything independently and move around freely.
Doors also open to the unvaccinated
However, in order to enter the nation, one must still meet the following One of the following two requirements:
- Demonstrate, with an official document of Have received at least three doses of a vaccine recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). The document must be issued by an official body, such as a government agency, and should have a Japanese or English translation attached if originally written in another language.
- Carry out a swab within 72 hours before departure for Japan, a document also written at least in English showing that you are not positive for the virus.
In both cases, travelers must complete a COVID-19 questionnaire prior to arrival, which the government recommends completing online in advance using the "Fast Track" service e Install the associated app called MySOS.
In Japan, masks were used even before the pandemic; at present there is no requirement, but they are strongly recommended.
ITA Airways takes off to Tokyo on Nov. 5
The only direct Italy/Japan connection before the pandemic was to Alitalia connecting Rome and Milan with Tokyo With two daily direct flights. ITA Airways' direct A350 flight will also take off from November 5., the new flagship, from Rome to Tokyo Haneda.