Tourism
Travel Tips
- The importance of making sure you get entry visa to Japan in a passport valid for at least 6 months.
- There are limits to the amount that can be brought by visitors from the pharmaceutical drugs, cosmetics and that include drug prescription from your doctor or without a doctor’s prescription including vitamins and minerals.
- When you enter Japan you have to submit to the Office of the Customs a form: “Customs Declaration” of bags carried by hand or shipped as cargo.
- Personal belongings and bags shipped for personal use are not subject to taxes within the specified financial limit by the authorities. If you have personal effects and bags, please take them into consideration together when referring to the financial limit. Please, check the following link for more information:http://www.alyaban.travel/aboutj/visittojapan/visa.html
- Clothing and beautification and bathroom materials and other items for personal use in addition to professional tools that will be used during your stay in Japan are subject to customs and / or tax if considered suitable in terms of quantity and if they are not for sale.
- Ensuring the continued validity of the passport for the duration of residence in Japan.
- “Visa for temporary visitor” usually required as permission to stay in Japan for up to ninety days to do the activities which do not result in financial compensation such as tourism and participation in sports or visiting relatives or inspection visit or participate in lectures or research, or to attend conferences, or to do communications work or similar activities.
Places of Entertainment
Tokyo
The capital of Japan and a major economic and cultural center, Tokyo offers attractions such as Asakusa, Harajuku, and Ginza, blending traditional culture with modern city life.
Kyoto
It is the capital of ancient Japan in the eighth century, and is renowned as political, economic and cultural center for almost 1100 years until the functions of the capital were transferred to Tokyo in the mid-nineteenth century. There are many monuments and attractive tourist areas.
Mount Fuji
The highest mountain in Japan, with an elevation of 3,776 meters and is located in the south-eastern part of Yamanashi province on Shizuoka borders. Featuring wonderfully unique charm because of its conical shape and is universally known as a symbol of Japan.
The city of Sapporo in the northern island of Hokkaido
It is the largest city in Hokkaido island and is characterized by its natural beauty of trees and flowers, artwork and fountains.
Osaka city
Considered one of the most important cities of Japan and the second city in terms of population density after the capital Tokyo. Due to its proximity to the former capital of Japan, Kyoto, it rose to prominence as a symbol of the land and sea transport and commercial city.
Cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Since they were the first cities to fall under the nuclear bombing, visitors of Japan kept coming to visit them, and walk around in front of the Dome of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima (Ganbaku Dome), which symbolizes the importance of peace and included in the World Cultural Heritage List, there is also the monument peace park.
Himeji City
Himeji is a historic city located in southwestern Japan and is home to Himeji Castle, which was designated a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 1993. Its main keep has never been destroyed and is known for remaining in its original form since its construction.
Nagoya city
Nagoya is one of Japan’s major cities and is known as a leading center of the automobile industry. It is also famous for its unique food culture, including dishes such as miso katsu, hitsumabushi, chicken wings (tebasaki), and kishimen noodles.
Okinawa
Located in the southernmost part of Japan, Okinawa is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful seas, coral reefs, and white sandy beaches. With its warm climate throughout the year, it is an ideal place to enjoy marine activities and resort stays.
Major Leisure and Tourist Attractions
Disneyland Park / Disney Sea theme park in Tokyo (Chiba)
Internationally renowned and attracts millions of tourists from inside and outside Japan annually.. The park includes the world of Disney movies and exciting games and aesthetic scenes, also fantastic technical and technological aspects.
Sanrio Baouruland
An indoor theme park in Tana New Town, Tokyo, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors annually, and embracing musical plays, restaurants and various exciting sites.
Kidzania
Kidzania is an interactive educational facility where children can enjoy role-playing activities and learn about how society works.
Korakuen
Located in the center of the capital Tokyo, an area housing a number of entertainment places such as Tokyo Dome, the Japanese pro baseball, and there is a disco for children and many restaurants and places of entertainment.
Electronic Akihabra area
Located in the center of the capital, and e-city frequented by tourists to buy the latest equipment and technological equipment and gifts.
Ueno (Ameyoko Shopping Street)
Ameyoko Shopping Street in Ueno is one of the most famous shopping street in Japan, offering a wide range of goods such as affordable food and clothing. It is also known for its lively atmosphere.
Urban Shibuya and Shinjuku
Located in the heart of the capital and they are entertainment center for young people and there are many shopping, restaurants and amusement centers.
Universal Studios Japan (Osaka)
One of Japan’s most popular theme parks, offering attractions based on movies as well as entertainment themed around popular characters such as Minions, Hello Kitty, and Super Mario.