Japan Travel Guide

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Best Time

Mar-May (cherry blossoms), Sep-Nov (autumn foliage)

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Budget

USD 60–400 per day

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Visa

Visa required for Chinese passport holders. Tourist visa: apply through designated travel agency at Japanese embassy/consulate. Documents needed: passport (6+ months validity), application form, photo, proof of employment/income, bank statement, itinerary. Processing: 5-7 business days. Fee: ~200 CNY (~28 USD). Single entry: 15 days stay. Multi-entry 3yr/5yr visas available with higher income requirements.

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Language

Japanese

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Currency

Japanese Yen (JPY)

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Climate

Temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons

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Events & Festivals

festival July – August

Summer Festival Season

Traditional summer matsuri celebrations

festival July

Osaka Summer Festival

festival July

Kyoto Gion Festival

festival July

Kyoto Gion Festival

festival July

Gion Matsuri

One of Japan's most famous festivals, held throughout July in Kyoto, culminating in the grand Yamaboko Junko float procession on July 17th. Elaborate wooden floats adorned with tapestries and lanterns parade through the ancient streets as crowds in traditional yukata celebrate.

cultural August

Obon Festival

A traditional Buddhist festival honoring the spirits of ancestors, celebrated with bon odori folk dances, lantern lighting, and family gatherings across Japan. The festival typically spans three days in mid-August and features beautiful fireworks displays.

festival October

Tokyo Metropolitan Festival

festival October

Tokyo Metropolitan Festival

seasonal October – November

Autumn Foliage Season

Fall colors transform gardens and temples

seasonal November – December

Winter Illuminations

Stunning winter light displays

festival December

Yokohama Red Brick Festival

festival December

Yokohama Red Brick Festival

Visa Requirements

Passport	Visa Type	Max Stay	Fee (USD)
AE	Visa Free	90d	-
AT	Visa Free	90d	-
AU	Visa Free	90d	-
BE	Visa Free	90d	-
BR	Visa Free	90d	-
CA	Visa Free	90d	-
CH	Visa Free	90d	-
CN	Visa Free	15d	-
DE	Visa Free	90d	-
DK	Visa Free	90d	-
ES	Visa Free	90d	-
FI	Visa Free	90d	-
FR	Visa Free	90d	-
GB	Visa Free	90d	-
ID	Visa Free	15d	-
IN	E-Visa	30d	-
IT	Visa Free	90d	-
JP	Visa Free	-	-
KR	Visa Free	90d	-
MX	Visa Free	90d	-
MY	Visa Free	15d	-
NL	Visa Free	90d	-
NZ	Visa Free	90d	-
SE	Visa Free	90d	-
SG	Visa Free	90d	-
TH	Visa Free	15d	-
TR	Visa Free	90d	-
US	Visa Free	90d	-