Travel Advice
Before traveling to Niseko, it is important to check the latest updates and information regarding COVID-19 restrictions. We have put together the following information to help travelers stay up to date. For all official information, please refer to the Japanese Government websites.
FAQ's
Can I Enter Japan for a holiday?
Yes! Tourists are able to enter the country without the need for a visa for travellers from most countries, individual travel will be permitted, and there will be no daily cap on arrivals to Japan. Travellers must be able to provide a vaccination certificate showing three doses of an approved vaccine, or a a pre-departure COVID-19 test certificate showing a negative result taken within 72 hours prior to departing the point of origin. An easy to follow chart of requirements can be found on the “Current Border Measures” page.
See official information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan website for further details.
How about quarantine?
Travellers will not need to quarantine and may use public transport once arriving in Japan.
What measures are being taken in Niseko?
Businesses in Niseko have implemented a number of safety measures. Staff may be wearing masks, hand sanitizer is often available, clear dividers are occasionally used as well as a number of other measures.
What do I need to do when visiting Niseko?
It is not mandatory to wear a mask while on holiday in Niseko, however it is recommended to do so in closed public spaces. Many businesses and public places have hand sanitizer available for those who wish to use it.
Latest News
Check out the latest news and information being published about COVID-19 in Japan.
Published: 23 September 2022
Japan PM says to ease COVID border control requirements next month
Published: 24 August 2022
Japan to waive pre-departure COVID tests for vaccinated travellers
Published: 21 June 2022
International flights at New Chitose Airport reopen after 2 years and 4 months, from Seoul, 17 Jul.
Published: 27 May 2022
Japan to reopen to visitors from 98 nations and regions
Published: 6 May 2022
Government considering phased resumption of acceptance of foreign tourists starting next month
Published: 6 May 2022
Japan to Allow Tourist Groups as Soon as This Month, Report Says
Published: 2 April 2022
Japan lowers travel warnings for U.S., Thailand, 100 other nations
Published: 29 January 2022
Japan cuts quarantine for those entering country from 10 days to seven
Published: 1 December 2021
MOFA: Foreigners and Foreign Residents coming from 10 different countries to be denied entry
Published: 29 November 2021
Nikkei News: Amid Omicron, Japan Government will suspend plans to allow new foreigners travelling into Japan
Published: 16 November 2021
TBS News: Quarrantine Process Partially Simplified from 17th November
Published: 5 November 2021
NIKKEI: Quarantine Rules Relaxed – 3 days if Vaccinated
Published: 19 October 2021
Hokkaido Shimbun: New Chitose to Helsinki route to resume next spring – Finnair