Japan Travel Tools

Avoid costly mistakes
before you arrive.

Free compliance tools built on official Japanese government data. All results update whenever rules change.

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Official Government Data Only
All tools are built on verified sources: 厚生労働省 · 警察庁 · JAF · Japan Customs · National Tax Agency. Last verified March 2026.

Food Safety

Communicate your allergies in Japan
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Allergy Card Generator
Generate a personalized Japanese-language card listing your food restrictions. Show it to any restaurant staff — no Japanese needed.
↗ Most-used featureFood

Compliance & Legal

Must-check before arrival
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IDP License Checker
Can your home license be used in Japan? Instant check for 12+ countries based on official JAF data.
↗ 2,847 checks todayCompliance
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Medication Checker
Is your prescription legal to bring into Japan? 8 common substances checked against Japan Customs rules.
↗ 1,203 checks todayCompliance
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Bicycle Fine Calculator
New 2026 law: Japan now issues on-the-spot fines for cyclists. Know the amounts before you ride.
↗ NEW — April 2026Compliance
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Visit Japan Web Guide
Step-by-step guide to Japan’s digital entry form. Know what to declare and how to fill every field before you fly.
↗ Pre-arrival essentialCompliance

Money & Shopping

Avoid surprise charges
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Tax Refund Calculator
Nov 2026: the instant tax-free system ends. Calculate how much you can reclaim at the airport.
↗ 980 checks todayMoney
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Hotel Tax Calculator
Japan’s accommodation tax varies by city and room price. Calculate the exact amount for Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and 20+ regions.
↗ NEW — 2026 expansionMoney

Beyond Japan

Adding a second stop in Asia
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China Visa Checker
Does your passport need a visa for China? Covers 103 nationalities, including the visa-free and transit schemes.
↗ chinafortravelers.comChina
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240-Hour Transit Planner
Japan → China → home qualifies for 10 days visa-free. Japan → China → Japan does not. Check your route before booking.
↗ chinafortravelers.comChina
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China High-Speed Rail Map
Times, fares, and frequencies between 26 cities — the equivalent of planning around the Shinkansen.
↗ chinafortravelers.comChina

Planning the China leg of an Asia trip? Read Adding China to Your Japan Trip first — the 240-hour transit rule depends on how you sequence your flights.