Quelles formalités faut-il remplir pour voyager au Japon ?

Pour les Français, un passeport valide (6 mois après le retour) suffit pour un séjour touristique de moins de 90 jours. Aucun visa n'est nécessaire. À partir de 2028, le JESTA (autorisation électronique, similaire à l'ESTA américain) deviendra obligatoire : comptez 10-20 € et 72 h de délai. Pour un séjour de plus de 90 jours, un visa est requis (3 000 yens, 5-10 jours ouvrés). Le visa Digital Nomad (6 mois) s'adresse aux travailleurs à distance. Vérifiez les conditions à jour sur le site de l'ambassade du Japon.

Combien coûte un voyage au Japon ?

Comptez 1 500-2 500 € pour 10 jours en budget serré (vol 600-900 €, hébergement 3 000-5 000 yens/nuit, repas 2 000-3 000 yens/jour, transports 1 000-2 000 yens/jour). En confort (hôtel 3-4 étoiles, restaurants), prévoyez 2 500-4 000 €. En luxe (ryokan, restaurants gastronomiques), 5 000-8 000 €. Le JR Pass (7 jours : 50 000 yens) est rentable pour les longs trajets. Les cartes IC (Suica, Pasmo) coûtent 500 yens de caution + recharges. Prévoyez 500-1 000 € de plus pour les visites, activités et souvenirs.

Quelles applications sont indispensables pour voyager au Japon ?

Cinq applications sont essentielles : Google Maps (navigation) ; Tabelog (restaurants, notes) ; Navitime (transports en commun, calcul d'itinéraires) ; Google Translate (traduction hors ligne possible) ; et Suica/Pasmo (carte IC virtuelle sur iPhone). Ajoutez WheeLog! pour l'accessibilité, et une application de réservation (Booking, Agoda) pour l'hébergement. Toutes sont gratuites et disponibles en français ou en anglais. Téléchargez-les avant le départ et activez la traduction hors ligne pour les zones rurales.

Comment gérer son argent et ses paiements au Japon ?

Trois conseils : 1) Emportez du liquide (les petits commerces, temples et restaurants traditionnels n'acceptent pas toujours la carte). 2) Utilisez une carte sans frais à l'étranger (Revolut, Wise, Fortuneo) pour les retraits DAB (7-Eleven, Japan Post : 110-220 yens de frais). 3) Activez le paiement sans contact (Suica, Pasmo) sur iPhone pour les transports et konbini. Les cartes internationales (Visa, Mastercard) sont acceptées dans les grandes villes, mais moins en zone rurale. Prévoyez 10 000-15 000 yens/jour en liquide.

Que mettre dans sa valise pour un voyage au Japon ?

Cinq essentiels : 1) Un adaptateur de prise (Japon : type A, 100 V, fiches plates) — 5-10 €. 2) Des chaussures faciles à retirer (temples, maisons traditionnelles, ryokan). 3) Un masque et des médicaments anti-allergie (kafunsho au printemps). 4) Un petit sac à dos pour les déplacements en train. 5) Une gourde (fontaines rares, mais distributeurs partout : 100-150 yens la bouteille). Évitez les valises trop lourdes (transports en commun, escaliers). Les konbini vendent l'essentiel sur place (parapluie, masque, adaptateur).

Learn more about preparing your trip to Japan

Preparing a trip to Japan asks method: formalities (JESTA, visa, legal ages), itineraries, mobile applications, luggage, health, transport and daily life. This guide brings together nearly 85 items to accompany you before departure and during the stay — from administrative procedures to practical reflexes (tubbles, washing machine, air conditioning, shopping, medical emergencies).

Formalities and budget

Before you book your ticket, you must frame the project: administrative formalities, budget, checklist, installation procedures and emergency management. Here are 22 articles to lay the foundation for a serene journey.

Basic formalities

100 possible ideas on a trip to Japan

Planning a trip to Japan: the essential steps

Checklist to check before departure in Japan

JESTA, the future electronic travel authorization for Japan

Visa Japan: formalities for a French national

The Digital Nomad Visa for French in Japan

Legal ages in Japan: what you need to know before you travel

Change euros to yen

Settle and work

Living and Working in Japan: A Practical Guide for Foreign Residents

Expatriation to Japan: the essential steps

Zairyu Card: Resident card in Japan

My Number Card: Japanese ID Card

Open a bank account in Japan

Best places to work remotely in Japan

The Working Holiday Visa in Japan

PVT’s interest in discovering Japan

Budget and emergency

Prepare a survival kit for emergencies in Japan

Travel Planner Japan: Preparing Your Custom Trip

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Preparation for travel to Japan: a complete guide

Japan to reopen its doors to foreign tourists (2022)

Routes and applications

Building an itinerary, choosing the right season and equipping yourself with the right apps radically changes the experience of the trip. Here are 32 articles to guide you step by step.

Traditional routes

Classic 21-Day Route in Japan

14-day classic route in Japan

7 days in Tokyo: complete itinerary

A week in Osaka: 7 day itinerary

7-day route to Kyoto

7 day route to Shikoku

Regional routes and day trips

3-day route to Ôita

Visit Kobe in 1-2 days

Itineraries through Kyushu

Day Trip in Chichibu from Tokyo

Day Trip in Itoshima from Fukuoka

Day Trip in Jozankei from Sapporo

Discover Japan through the sites of Japan Heritage

Understanding Japan’s regions to plan your trip

Korea-Japan travel: combining the two countries

Calendar and seasons

Mobile applications

Our mobile applications

Applications useful for traveling to Japan

Tabelog – The app to find the best restaurants

Navitime in French: calculate travel in Japan

20 applications to learn Japanese

WheelLog! : the Japanese app for wheelchair accessible travel

Doko: the app to find garbage and smoking areas

MyMizu: the application to find drinking water in Japan

Daily life on site

Washing machine, air conditioning, garbage, medical emergencies, luggage: everyday life in Japan has its codes. Here are 31 items to avoid bad surprises and enjoy the stay.

Health and emergency

Practical daily

How to use a washing machine in Japan

Understanding and using Japanese air conditioning

Throwing waste into Japan: complicated or accepted idea?

Understanding the Japanese license plate system

Travelling by ferry and cruise in Japan

Go to the hairdresser in Japan

Buy tobacco in Japan

Buy glasses in Japan

Buy a suitcase in Japan

Shopping and Money

Shopping in Japan: Essential Expressions

Practical Guide to Procurement in Japan

Supermarkets in Japan

The 100-Yen Shops in Japan

IC cards in Japan: purchase and reloading

Welcome Suica

Add Suica, Pasmo or ICOCA to iPhone

Baggage and logistics

What to put in his suitcase for Japan

Travel to Japan with ease

Lockers in Japan: all about it

Luggage storage in Japan: practical guide to light travel

Ta-Q-Bin: Sending luggage to Japan

Delivery of packages from Japan

Guide to Lost Goods in Transport in Japan

Practical culture and accessibility

Travelling solo in Japan

Discovering Japan as a Family

Honeymoon in Japan

Disability and accessibility in Japan

Podotactile Blocks in Japan

Essential Japanese phrases

Gestures and body languages in Japan

Books to discover Japan

GOSEN-IN : the boat stamps to collect

From the pre-departure checklist to the on-site reflexes, this guide covers most of the preparation of a trip to Japan. This guide is just an entry: each article opens a more precise track, to explore according to your needs and your traveler profile.

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Frequently asked questions about preparing a trip to Japan

What formalities are required to travel to Japan?

For French people, a valid passport (6 months after return) is sufficient for a tourist stay of less than 90 days. No visa is required. From 2028, the JESTA (electronic authorization, similar to the American ESTA) will become mandatory: count 10-20 € and 72 hours of delay. For a stay of more than 90 days, a visa is required (3,000 yen, 5-10 working days). The Digital Nomad visa (6 months) is for remote workers. Check the current conditions on the Japanese Embassy website.

How much does a trip to Japan cost?

Count 1 500-2 500 € for 10 days in tight budget (vol 600-900 €, accommodation 3 000-5 000 yen/night, meals 2 000-3 000 yen/day, transport 1 000-2 000 yen/day). In comfort (hotel 3-4 stars, restaurants), plan €2,500-4,000. Luxury (ryokan, gourmet restaurants), € 5,000-8,000. The JR Pass (7 days: 50,000 yen) is profitable for long journeys. IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) cost 500 yen deposit + refills. Plan 500-1000 more for visits, activities and souvenirs.

What applications are essential to travel to Japan?

Five applications are essential: Google Maps (navigation); Tabelog (restaurants, notes); Navitime (common transport, route calculation); Google Translate; and Suica/Pasmo (virtual IC card on iPhone). Add WheelLog! for accessibility, and a booking application (Booking, Agoda) for accommodation. All are free and available in French or English. Download them before departure and enable offline translation for rural areas.

How to manage your money and payments in Japan?

Three counsels: 1) Take cash (small shops, temples and traditional restaurants do not always accept the card). 2) Use a toll-free card abroad (Revolut, Wise, Fortuneo) for DAB (7-Eleven, Japan Post: 110-220 yen charge). 3) Activate the contact-free payment (Suica, Pasmo) on iPhone for transport and konbini. International cards (Visa, Mastercard) are accepted in large cities, but less in rural areas. Plan 10,000-15 000 yen/day in cash.

What to put in his suitcase for a trip to Japan?

Five Essentials: 1) A socket adapter (Japan: type A, 100 V, flat plugs) — €5-10. 2) Easy to remove shoes (temples, traditional houses, ryokan). 3) A mask and anti-allergic medications (kafunsho in spring). 4) A small backpack for travelling by train. 5) A gourd (fowl rare, but distributors everywhere: 100-150 yen the bottle). Avoid heavy suitcases (shared transport, stairs). The konbini sell the essentials on site (pararainy, mask, adapter).

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