Post by Owen on Jul 19, 2022 7:16:37 GMT
1 ~~~ Japan Has Reopened for Tourism—Here's What to Know for Your Next Visit, from Visa Requirements to New Hotels ~~~
The latest in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, and the southern paradise of Okinawa.
The moment the world has been waiting for has finally arrived: After more than two years of border closures, last month Japan reopened to tourists from 98 countries, including the United States. But it's not all good news: Travelers from the U.S. now require a visa to enter; meaning you’ll need to make an appointment at the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate, or apply by mail if you want to visit (the government is limiting daily visitor entries to 20,000 due to the pandemic). Currently, all foreign tourists coming to Japan must also obtain private insurance that covers medical expenses related to COVID-19, travel as part of an organized tour group run by a recognized operator, and wear a mask indoors and while on public transportation. Though it’s unclear when the restrictions will be fully lifted, travel experts predict further easing in the coming months.
The great news: even returning visitors will find much to discover in the Land of the Rising Sun. Here’s a list of the best new hotels, restaurants, and things to do following the Japan reopening—from Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, to the northern island of Hokkaido and the southern paradise of Okinawa.
www.cntraveler.com/story/japan-has-reopened-for-tourism-heres-what-to-know-for-your-next-visit?
14 July 2022
The latest in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, and the southern paradise of Okinawa.
The moment the world has been waiting for has finally arrived: After more than two years of border closures, last month Japan reopened to tourists from 98 countries, including the United States. But it's not all good news: Travelers from the U.S. now require a visa to enter; meaning you’ll need to make an appointment at the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate, or apply by mail if you want to visit (the government is limiting daily visitor entries to 20,000 due to the pandemic). Currently, all foreign tourists coming to Japan must also obtain private insurance that covers medical expenses related to COVID-19, travel as part of an organized tour group run by a recognized operator, and wear a mask indoors and while on public transportation. Though it’s unclear when the restrictions will be fully lifted, travel experts predict further easing in the coming months.
The great news: even returning visitors will find much to discover in the Land of the Rising Sun. Here’s a list of the best new hotels, restaurants, and things to do following the Japan reopening—from Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, to the northern island of Hokkaido and the southern paradise of Okinawa.
www.cntraveler.com/story/japan-has-reopened-for-tourism-heres-what-to-know-for-your-next-visit?
14 July 2022