My Ultimate Guide to Japan: Tips, Costs, Itineraries, and Favorite Destinations

My Ultimate Guide to Japan: Tips, Costs, Itineraries, and Favorite Destinations

Hello, world! It’s been a long time coming, but Japan is finally ready to reopen its borders fully on October 11. This means that quarantine protocols will be lifted and only those who show symptoms of Covid-19 will have to undergo a test upon arrival. Better yet, Japan is resuming its visa-free travel scheme, so globetrotters can plan their trips on their own terms without having to make arrangements via travel agencies. Some of you have been waiting to book your flights to Japan for over two years now and we’re thrilled to welcome you back. A lot has changed over the course of the pandemic.

A number of city redevelopment projects were implemented in the lead-up to the Tokyo Olympics and better multilingual support was put in place in anticipation of more visitors from abroad. We saw a few long-established attractions close to make way for a ton of cool new venues. As if you needed any more convincing, we’ve compiled a list of reasons why the next three months are the prime time to visit Japan.