According to some fairly reliable rumors, Japan is about to reopen to independent tourists after the failure of the decision to give the pass only to groups. However, on the condition that they have booked through a travel agency.
The opening to individual trips in Japan seems to be just a matter of days. According to the magazine “Travel and Tour World”, Japan could soon reopen to independent tourists.
Japan is the only G7 nation that still needs to fully reopen to tourism. The country began accepting foreign tourists in June, on the condition that they enter as part of a guided group tour.
Unfortunately, this proved unpopular, as NHK reports that fewer than 8,000 foreign tourists visited Japan in July. According to the same NHK report, the government is considering allowing foreign independent tourists to enter the country for tourism purposes.
Travelers do not need to sign up for a group tour but there is still one condition. The visit must be organized by a travel agency that will manage the itinerary in Japan.
If approved, this new measure could start as early as September.
Although this might not be the reopening news most people hoped for, it is still a relaxation of Japan’s strict border restrictions. It is also speculated that Japan may soon eliminate the pre-arrival PCR test requirement for travelers who are fully vaccinated (including booster doses).
Pubblicato in Destinations, Organized trips
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