The lay of the land
Japan is an island nation with no land borders: you arrive and leave by air or sea, and getting between islands is part of the trip. Plan connections with a little slack.
DESTINATION FILE · JP · NRT / HND / NGOYOUR TRIP ✓
Travelling to Japan?
Everything you need for Japan, sorted before you land: data, visa, insurance and lounges.
TRIP FILE DATA
Shinkansen punctuality, temples beside neon, convenience stores that deserve the hype. Japan rewires how you think a country can work, and you’ll navigate all of it by phone.
- REGION
- Asia
- CURRENCY
- Japanese YenJPY
- CAPITAL
- Tokyo
- PLUGS
- Type A / B100 V
- LANGUAGE
- Japanese
- AREA
- 377,930km²
Travel notes for Japan
JP / FIELD NOTESData the moment you land
No counter to find, no passport to show to buy a SIM: an Ozu eSIM is on your phone before you take off. Plans run from 1 GB to 50 GB, valid up to 180 days, with unlimited day passes for longer stays. And because it runs on local networks, the bill at home never learns you travelled.
Timing your trip
Japan sits in the northern hemisphere, so the warmest, longest days fall roughly between June and August, while winters run colder. Spring and autumn usually trade the crowds for milder weather and better prices.
Paying your way
Take out cash less often and in bigger amounts: most ATM fees are charged per withdrawal, not per euro, so four small ones cost four times what one does. Use a machine attached to a real bank, in daylight, indoors if you can.
Documents & cover
Check whether your destination wants an electronic authorisation before boarding: these are done online and can take days to come back. And always confirm with the country’s own official source, because these rules change without notice and guides go stale.
Getting understood
Get the address written down in the local script before you need it: the hotel will do it in ten seconds. A driver reading his own alphabet beats any pronunciation attempt, and it works with a flat battery.
Cities in Japan
JP / 2- TokyoNRT · HNDTokyo isn’t one city but twenty-three, each with its own centre, which is why it never ends. The golden rule: pick two districts a day and take the train, which gets there before you do. Haneda is in the city. Narita is 60 km out.8 routes · getting there
- OsakaKIX · ITMOsaka spent centuries as the merchants’ city while Kyoto had the court and Tokyo the military power, and that left it a character other Japanese recognise instantly: more direct, louder and a good deal less ceremonious. People greet you sooner, haggle, and eat standing up. It has its own word for its relationship with food, kuidaore, which roughly means eating yourself into ruin.8 routes · getting there
Your pre-flight checklist
JP / PRE-FLIGHT- 01See eSIM plansDATA
Stay connected
Local-network data everywhere in Japan, from the second you land. Choose truly unlimited by days or a fixed pack: hotspot included, delivered by email in seconds and activated only when you arrive.
- 1 GB · 7 days€1.99
- 3 GB · 14 days€2.99
- 5 GB · 21 days€4.99
- ∞ Unlimited data · 1-30 days: from €1.60/day
- 02Browse loungesLAYOVER
Lounges at your airports
7 lounges across Japan's main airports. Skip the terminal chaos at Japan’s main airports: pay-per-visit lounges with coffee, wifi, showers and quiet. Whatever airline or class you fly.
- 03Get a quoteCOVER
Travel insurance
One clinic visit abroad can cost more than the whole trip. Full medical cover in Japan from day one: plus cancellation, baggage and 24/7 human help in your language.
Medical expenses abroadTrip cancellationBaggage and techRepatriation and 24/7 help - 04Check your nationalityENTRY
Visa and entry
Entry rules for Japan depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
- 05FAST TRACK
Airport fast track
COMING SOONSkip the security queue at 300+ airports.
- 06CLAIMS
Flight compensation
COMING SOONDelayed or cancelled? Claim up to €600.
THE MEMBER MATH
This trip with Ozu+
- 10 GB eSIM · Japan€8.99INCLUDED
- VIP lounge · Plaza Premium Lounge (NGO)€35.85−€35.00 CREDIT
Buying it loose€44.84
With Ozu+€30.84/month
YOU SAVE €14.00/monthGood to know
JP / FAQDo I need a visa for Japan?
Entry rules for Japan depend on your nationality. Check yours in 10 seconds, and if you do need a visa, the application is fully online.
Will my phone work in Japan?
Yes. With a Japan travel eSIM your phone connects to local networks directly: no roaming charges, and you keep your number and WhatsApp as always.
How much does mobile data cost in Japan?
Data packs start at €1.99 and unlimited plans from €1.60 per day, depending on trip length. Every plan includes hotspot and instant email delivery.
When should I buy my Japan eSIM?
Any time before you fly. It installs in 2 minutes and stays dormant: it only activates when you connect to a network in Japan, so buying early costs nothing.
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