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Everything You Need
to Enter Japan —
Step by Step.

From visa check to your first meal: every task, in the right order, at the right time.

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The Japan Entry Process

01

Before Departure

1–3 wks before

The essentials you can only do before you leave. VJW registration, eSIM purchase, and documentation checks.

  • —Register on Visit Japan Web (VJW)
  • —Confirm visa status for your nationality
  • —Check restricted items (Sudafed, codeine, meat, produce)
  • +6 more
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02

On the Flight

In the air

Short checklist — most of your prep is already done. Focus on confirming QR codes are saved and knowing your terminal.

  • —Screenshot both VJW QR codes (Quarantine + Customs)
  • —Confirm which terminal you arrive at
  • —Verify hotel address saved offline (Google Maps + screenshot)
  • +2 more
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03

At the Airport

After landing

Walk through in order: Kiosk → Immigration → Baggage → Customs → SIM → Cash → Transport.

  • —Use Joint Self-Service Kiosk (scan Quarantine QR)
  • —Clear immigration (passport + VJW QR code)
  • —Collect luggage from carousel
  • +4 more
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04

First 3 Hours

In the city

You're in Japan. Set up your IC card, learn the essentials, and settle in. More to do here than you might expect.

  • —Set up Suica / ICOCA IC card
  • —Hotel check-in requires original passport (Japanese law)
  • —Coin lockers at station: ¥300–900, resets at midnight (not 24h)
  • +11 more
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Step 3 → Transport Guides

Which airport?

Detailed transport options for each international gateway.

HND

Tokyo Haneda International Airport

Tokyo — 13 min to Hamamatsucho

Transport guide →

NRT

Tokyo Narita International Airport

Tokyo — 60 min to Shinjuku

Transport guide →

KIX

Kansai International Airport

Osaka / Kyoto — 38 min to Namba

Transport guide →
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Verified for 2026

All information cross-checked against official Japanese government sources. VJW, visa rules, and kiosk procedures verified.

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Updated Regularly

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Japan-Based

Written by someone who lives in Japan, uses this process regularly, and cares about accuracy.