Arrivals and departures can be so exciting, especially when you can keep them smooth and simple. The best way to do this is to familiarize yourself with the rules of your destination ahead of time. In Japan’s case, there are specific sites that provide all the useful information you need for entry, duration of stay, and your eventual return home.
Visit Japan Web is an official, free online service created and operated by the Japanese government to streamline airport procedures. While not mandatory, it allows you to pre-register immigration and customs information and handle tax-free shopping procedures. The official Japan Customs page provides all the up-to-date information on customs declarations, duty-free allowances, and exports and imports.
Thanks to reciprocal visa exemption between Canada and Japan, Canadian passport holders do not require a visa for tourism trips of 90 days or less. It’s also possible to apply for a Digital Nomad Visa, and work remotely from Japan while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. Visit our Entry into Japan and Visa Information page for further details.
With the rise in international tourism, a few new measures are being implemented to upgrade infrastructure and combat overtourism. As of July 1, 2026, the departure tax (International Tourist Tax) will increase from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per traveller for everyone travelling by air and sea and beginning next month, in March 2026, local accommodation taxes will be increasing in Kyoto.
For more helpful travel information about Japan, visit https://www.japan.travel/en/ca/.
