PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there: The best way of travelling to Japan is by air, arriving either at Narita Airport (Tokyo), or Kansai Airport (Osaka). Additionally, many visitors are increasingly choosing to fly to Chitose International Airport in Sapporo, Hokkaido

Getting around: The most efficient way to travel around Japan is by train, as stations are usually located in the heart of the city. Additionally, for longer journeys to places further out, travellers have the option to take the Shinkansen (bullet train), which travels at a maximum speed of 300km/h through the countryside

Time zone: UTC+9:00

Capital: Tokyo

Languages: Japanese

Currency: Japanese yen (¥)

Calling code: +81

Electricity: 100V

Plug type: A, B (US-style)

Best time to visit: July to September