Asia > Japan: Covid-19 and Travel

Entry to the territory: Allowed
Japan finally reopened its borders to independent foreign travelers and reintroduced visa-free entry from October 11, 2022.

From 0:00 am (JST) on December 30, 2022, all travelers and returnees who have stayed in China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) within 7 days prior to the entry and all travelers and returnees arriving from China (excluding Hong Kong) by direct flight are required to take on-arrival test at the quarantine station. However, from 0:00 am (JST) on March 1, 2023, up to approximately 20% of the all travelers and returnees arriving from China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) by direct flight will be subject to an on-arrival COVID-19 test to take samples for genome sequence analysis.

From 0:00 am (JST) on January 12 to February 28, 2023, all travelers and returnees arriving from Macau by direct flight are required to submit a certificate of negative result of COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure with or without a vaccination certificate. From 0:00 am (JST) on March 1, 2023, all travelers and returnees arriving from Macau by direct flight will be required to submit either a certificate of negative result of COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure or a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate of three doses or equivalent.

More information available here https://www.japan-guide.com/news/alerts.html

More information available here https://www.japan-guide.com/news/alerts.html

Tests: Negative PCR test is required for some travelers.

Quarantine: No
Not required

Information updated on 2023-03-16.

Lockdown: Partial
Japan Fully Lifts COVID-19 Pre-Emergency Measures.

Mask use
Masks are required in some areas/counties

Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Events are allowed under restrictions.

Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions

Shops: Open

Tourist attractions: Open