Highly infectious COVID-19 variants have occasionally led to strained hospital capacity and medical infrastructure.
U.S. citizens are urged to follow all national and prefectural COVID-related guidance to protect their health, bearing in mind that transmission rates can accelerate and hospital capacity can quickly become strained in many areas.
Entry and Exit Requirements for Travel to Japan
Are U.S. citizens permitted to enter? Very Limited.
The U.S. Embassy strongly urges any U.S. citizens considering travel to Japan to carefully review the information available from the Government of Japan. Visa-free travel remains suspended. U.S. citizen travelers wishing to visit Japan for short-term purposes must apply for a single-entry eVisa. Potential applicants should review the applicable information and apply online by visiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ eVisa website . Travelers approved for trips to Japan should review the U.S. Embassy’s “Information for U.S. Citizens Traveling to Japan” webpage.
NOTE: At this time, even with the eVisa system, tourism is only allowed in cases where group travelers are sponsored by a travel agent and/or are part of an authorized travel group located in Japan.