Japan Holidays

You can get a visa on arrival for tourism for up to 90 days without applying before you travel.

Your passport must be valid for the length of your stay, with no additional validity period required.

Ensure you have a blank page in your passport for the entry stamp.

You can apply at an immigration office in Japan to extend your stay by another 90 days.

It is illegal to bring meat products like sausages or ham into Japan without prior permission.

Japan is still a predominantly cash-based society, and foreign credit or debit cards may be difficult to use.

When returning to the UK, you must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement.

Do not follow street touts into bars, accept drinks from strangers, or leave drinks unattended.

Check menus and entry prices, track orders, and confirm club admission costs before entering.

Carry your passport or residence card so you can prove your visa or residence status.

Never use illegal drugs, as positive tests can lead to arrest even without your knowledge or consent.

Use only designated smoking areas, as smoking on streets is illegal in Tokyo and some other cities.

Check medicines before travelling because some common UK medicines are illegal in Japan.

Check heat alerts and take precautions against heat illness during Japan’s hot, humid summers.