Japan Covid Vaccination And Testing Page
- Tokyo
- 28 Aug, 2025
Last Update: April 29, 2023
On April 29, 2023, the Japanese government lifted the Covid vaccine/negative test requirement for visitors to Japan. Here is the Ministry of Health page with the announcement. So there are now NO Covid formalities to enter Japan. To put it more bluntly: You do not need to be vaccinated against Covid to enter Japan. You do not need to show a negative Covid test to enter Japan.
Tokyo Vacation Checklist
- For a quick overview, see my First Time In Tokyo guide.
- Check if a visa is required for Japan
- Check Tokyo accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com.
- Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online.
- For tips on where to stay, see Where To Stay In Tokyo.
- See my Packing List For Japan.
- Purchase an eSim or SIM card for Japan.
- Compare flight prices on Skyscanner.
- Consider a Japan Rail Pass - see if it’s worth for you.
- Consider a travel insurance.