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Japan officially reopens its borders for visa-free travel - what tourists need to know

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Japan reopens to visa-free travel from New Zealand on Tuesday. Photo / Yoav Aziz, Unsplash

Tomorrow Japan officially reopens its borders for visa-free travel. After almost three years of closed and closely regulated borders, from October 11, vaccinated travellers from New Zealand and other visa-waiver countries will be able to fly into Tokyo without quarantine or tests. All booking indicators show that tourists are eager to take them up on the offer. The Japanese government is getting ready to distribute another round of Go To Travel coupons for discounts on domestic transport and hotel rates. While only Japanese residents are eligible to apply for the scheme - or the guests of residents - it looks like this autumn is gearing up to be a very busy time at Japan's top attractions. Yesterday morning, the Japan Times was running headlines encouraging residents to get out ahead of the rush with a "last call for tourist-free travel".

While the domestic travel push and Go To Travel campaign will last into December, it is hard to tell what the return of international travel will look like beyond the initial surge this month. This might be another reason for the last-minute domestic tourism drive.

Air New Zealand is ramping up its Auckland to Tokyo service NZ99 from three to four times a week at the end of November. It doesn't plan to be back to daily flights until at least February. Some tourists are still confused about just how "open" Japan will be.

Since last year, there have been many false starts on the road to reopening to tourists. After an initial trial of a "chaperoned tours" model in late May, the advice has changed almost weekly.

Finally, it seems that Japan has opted for a more streamlined approach to travel. However, there are some key changes to travel post-pandemic.

Here is what you need to know about your upcoming trip to Japan:

Who can travel?

Travellers on a New Zealand passport, or any of the 67 other nationalities on the visa-exemption list , will be able to enter the country as they would have done in 2019. From midnight, the cap on 50,000 arrivals will be lifted, resetting travel to effectively pre-pandemic settings.

Gone is the guided tour requirement

While Japan did reopen to tourists on state-managed guided tours in June, this was not a popular option. Even with a cap on daily arrivals, the take-up was low. An unflattering commentary by Bloomberg compared Japan's chaperoned tours to the Potemkin travel offered by North Korea and other authoritarian regimes. With it, there were reams of baffling rules and hygiene recommendations, like "do not talk in onsen hot pools", or "no shouting in airports".

While many tourists still prefer to book guided tours to navigate the cultural and linguistic barriers that make Japan so appealing, from this week on there is nothing stopping you from buying a plane ticket to Tokyo and freewheeling your way round Honshu. There are still some considerations you must take while booking travel.

Vaccination requirements

There are no longer any testing requirements for arrivals to Japan. However, you must be able to show vaccine status prior to travelling. Vaccinated travellers will need to show proof of vaccination and have at least three recorded doses of a WHO-recognised vaccine. An in-date New Zealand International Vaccination Certificate will do.

Unvaccinated travellers will have to produce a negative Covid-19 test from the previous 72 hours in your country of departure, or be refused boarding by your airline.

You will also have to fill in a pre-arrival form prior to customs and border control. It is recommended travellers complete this in advance and online, using the

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Will I need to quarantine if I get sick?

Visitors no longer need to quarantine on arrival, making a holiday in Japan far more appealing. However, should you fall ill, or you suspect you have contracted Covid since arriving in Japan, visitors are required to call the Japan Visitor Hotline at 050-3816-2787 .

This free hotline can help English-speakers and international visitors get access to medical advice and tests. If you test positive for Covid, depending on your prefecture and local authority, you may have to isolate in place or report to a quarantine station. Last month, isolation requirements were shortened to seven days instead of 10 - however, this could be a major inconvenience. You may want to make sure your travel insurance covers Covid-related disruption.

Should I wear a mask?

As a rule, you should take a mask with you and wear it while travelling and in public places. Since May, this hasn't been legally mandated, but many Japanese people continue to wear masks even while outdoors. Unlike other international destinations, the masks may not be required in many places in Japan, but social custom will impel you to wear one. "The majority of Japanese people still continue to wear masks while outside the house, even in situations where overseas travellers might consider it unnecessary," reports the Japan Times. This month, the government has proposed new rules allowing hotels to set their own mask-wearing policies, and even refuse accommodation to anyone not wearing a mask. It's definitely worth packing one for the trip and using it often.

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How much money do i need to travel japan.

Ah Japan, it really has something for everyone. Some of the best powder snow in the world, beautiful mountains, beaches, shopping, food and cat cafes if you’re in need of a kitty cat pat with your cuppa. Did we mention cherry blossoms!?

Japan is another destination that’s really not that far for Kiwis, most of the time it’s knocked over in 1 flight and there’s no excuse for not getting over there at least once.

Japan isn’t exactly a budget destination though and is on par with Europe cost-wise for most travellers meaning that a tip top budget is needed to get in and see everything you need to see without going broke.

But, what exactly goes into a budget for Japan?

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Step by step guide to making a travel budget for Japan

1. Learn as much as you can about Japan

How are you supposed to know what to budget for if you don’t know anything about Japan? If you were travelling to the USA your budget would include up to an extra 10% for tips, not needed for Japan. In fact, if you do tip you’re likely to end up with a waiter running after you to give you the money you accidentally left behind. Learn about the major cities, attractions and holidays so you can do your best budget plan around them.

2. Have a plan for how to spend your money

Cash is king in Japan. Make sure to always have plenty of yen in your wallet in order to avoid awkward conversations that can easily get lost in translation. Also, since everything from 1 yen to 500 yen (about $8) are coins, I highly recommend bringing a coin purse with you, you’ll thank me. Don’t get stuck with just your bank card, you’ll end up with nasty surcharges that’ll eat into your fun money.

3. Write it all down

Write down how much you expect to spend on your transport, accommodation, food, activities and make sure you leave a little for some souvenirs. If you want to stick to your budget, it needs to be written down.

4. Don’t forget emergency funds

One thing with travel is you’re bound to end up in at least one situation you didn’t expect, and having some emergency funds in case that happens is going to save you the trouble of starting a Go fund me from Japan.

5. Let our holiday budget calculator estimate the cost of your trip

Allow me to introduce you to the amazing Holiday Budget robot planner 3000! Well, it’s not really called that but the Japanese do love their robots just a little bit and maybe they’d call it that. Planning a budget is hard, it’s not like you just know the cost of a cold glass of beer in Tokyo off the top of your head is it? That’s impressive if you do, but our Holiday Budget Planner actually does know that kind of stuff.

So strap in and let’s take a look at how it works so you can kick your budget into gear and start thinking about all the other fun parts of your trip to Japan!

The holiday budget planner a uses super complex algorithm combining Numbeo data and our exchange rates, allowing us to translate your budget into any currency with the click of a button.

The algorithms are super hard so we can make the holiday budget planner super easy, check it out.

is where you’re going to plug in:

1. Where you’re jetsetting off to 2. Your travel style 3. How long you’re travelling for and 4. Choose your currency NZD/JPY

Easy, right?

and the holiday budget calculator is going to want to know your sushi habits. Not exactly, but this is where you get to plug in the nitty gritty of your spending habits – addicted to coffee? Put that in there, you’ll be surprised how quickly a coffee a day can add up, even if it is a coffee in a can promoted by Tommy Lee Jones. Fast food meals, restaurant meals and alcoholic beverages – the holiday budget planner knows the cost of all.

is for all the shoppers and souvenir buyers of the family’s birthday and Christmas presents. Get an idea of your spending sprees before you crack out the credit card and add the cost to your calculations first.

and it’s time to look at the cost of ground transport. With airfares out of the way, taxis, Ubers and public transport can all add up pretty quickly in Japan and keep in mind you should have already purchased your JR Rail Pass pre-departure.

is the easiest step; the robots have already done the hard work and this is where you get everything added up for you, no questions asked. Don’t like the results? This is a holiday budget, not an exam – take it again until you’ve got a solid picture of the basics of your trip. Keep in mind that these are the most basic expenses. Don’t forget to add in travel insurance, other daily expenses like food and drinks, sightseeing, activities and leave some extra room in the kitty for any shopping sprees and emergencies too!

Japan holiday budget examples

After a little bit of study, a rough budget for the big ticket items for your Japan trip could look like one of these bad boys:

The lovey dovey couple’s retreat

The family cherry blossom getaway

Budgeting an exact amount for family trips is notoriously difficult and your exact budget will likely look very different to the below.

The solo traveller

Some final tips for the road

Budgeting doesn’t have to be a dirty word. It might not be the most fun part of your holiday, but it is one of the most important parts.

• Research your ‘per day’ budget and include the things you really want to do. Once you know the costs, you have a goal to save for and some flexibility to work with
• Most things are cheaper to book in advance (especially if you’re going near peak times) but some things can be cheaper to purchase in Japan
• Don’t forget to factor in your pre-travel costs (e.g. travel insurance, immunisations and visas).
• Budget for cheap eats some days so you can treat yourself on others.
• Don’t forget other cheeky costs like airport transfers, tours and tipping

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Flight costs based on search from www.flightcentre.co.nz  and are indicative costs only, based on prices available on 04 August 2019. ^Accommodation costs are based on an average per night price for budget, moderate or luxury hotels, as indicated in the table. ~Food based on the average cost of 1 coffee, 1 fast food meal and 1restaurant meal per person, per day.  COST COMPARISON TABLE: All costs are based on estimated approximate costs from major metropolitan cities. “From” costs indicate costs that start from the indicated price and may be higher than shown. Average prices indicate a typical estimated cost you would pay for the indicated item. Prices may vary from time to time, and in different cities and towns within Japan.

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Tim Mcnamara

Tim has so far travelled to 28 countries on the quest to find the world’s best vanilla slice. Abroad you’ll find him wandering the streets at night with his camera, immersed in a good book surrounded by nature or lost amongst the history of every museum he can find. At home you’ll find him not keeping up with the Kardashians and researching The World and what makes it tick.

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