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With its fully open policies, Japan expects to continue welcoming international tourists in the final months of the year, and this is also the best time to travel to the land of cherry blossoms.
Effective October 11, 2022, the ban on individual travel to Japan has been lifted.
To ensure a safe and smooth trip, travelers should first check basic measures against infectious diseases in Japan and how to get medical treatment at healthcare facilities, purchase travel insurance with appropriate coverage, and register in advance on the Visit Japan website. Additionally, here are some things you should keep in mind:
With infectious disease prevention measures in Japan
Throughout your time in Japan, you need to strictly follow basic infection prevention measures: wear a mask, sanitize your hands, avoid enclosed spaces, crowded areas, and close contact.
Basic measures to prevent infectious diseases when traveling in Japan:https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/content/001516180.pdf
The website of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, “On wearing masks outdoors and indoors” (English version):https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/maskuse_en.pdf
In case of illness or injury
If you are sick or injured, seeking medical attention at healthcare facilities will be different from seeking treatment for COVID-19. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, respiratory symptoms, fatigue, etc., please contact the counseling office below first.
Provincial and city-level consultation offices for foreigners. The website below provides contact information, opening hours, and languages supported for these consultation desks in various provinces and cities:https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html
To have a safe, worry-free, and smooth trip to Japan, it's crucial to prepare well before departure.
Other illnesses and injuries
Seek medical attention based on your symptoms. Alternatively, you can search for medical facilities that accept foreigners on the following website:https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/chc/mi_guide.html
Regarding travel insurance
If foreign visitors are injured or become ill while traveling in Japan, medical costs can be very high. Medical expenses for infectious diseases such as Covid-19 will also be covered by your private health insurance. Some insurance plans will not cover infectious diseases, so please read your insurance policy carefully. Additionally, foreign nationals with a history of non-payment of medical expenses may be denied entry into Japan in the future.
Website for introducing health insurance registration (in English):https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html
Furthermore, given the increasing person-to-person contact due to the easing of global travel restrictions, the risk of infection while traveling remains high due to the spread of Covid-19. Therefore, the number of travelers seeking medical treatment at healthcare facilities is expected to increase. With the easing of entry restrictions leading to the current growth in tourism to Japan, purchasing travel insurance with sufficient coverage before your trip is crucial to ensuring a safe journey to Japan.
