JNTO Eager To Welcome Tourists Back To Japan As Restrictions Lift

Image: Japan is set to drop COVID restrictions and welcome back travellers on October 11. (JNTO)
Image: Japan is set to drop COVID restrictions and welcome back travellers on October 11. (JNTO)
Bruce Parkinson
by Bruce Parkinson
Last updated: 4:39 PM ET, Mon September 26, 2022

The government of Japan has announced the resumption of individual traveller entry for tourism purposes beginning October 11.

The Japan National Tourism Organization says the resumption of individual travel to Japan, the waiving of visa requirements and the elimination of the daily arrival cap will allow international visitors to enjoy Japan in more ways than has been possible in the past two-and-a-half years.

"I am incredibly pleased to finally welcome back individual travelers after coping with the pandemic during a wait of two-and-a-half years," said JNTO President Seino Satoshi.

"In response to the announcement, JNTO will be doing everything we can to provide you with the latest information on coming to Japan so that many tourists can visit and journey throughout our country."

The JNTO says it is working hard on projects in the areas of sustainable tourism, adventure travel, and luxury travel.

"Japan is a highly attractive country not only for tourism, but also for international conferences and incentive travel. With the relaxed travel measures, Japan is fully prepared to host these events," the JNTO states.

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