Information for TravelersCOVID-19

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.

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.

Travellers will not need to quarantine and may use public transport once arriving in Japan.

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.

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.

Check out the latest news and information being published about COVID-19 in Japan.