Japan to abolish most border restrictions on Oct. 11, 2022

To those planning to visit or invite guests to Japan：

Border restrictions to entry in Japan will be significantly reduced starting
at midnight on October 11 (Japan time)

✓　Visa exemptions for short-term stays will resume for countries and regions that were
        eligible before the pandemic

✓　Those newly entering Japan will no longer need a Japanese receiving organization
        to apply to the Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System (ERFS) system on their behalf

✓　Independent tourists will be allowed to enter again

✓　There will no longer be a limit on the number of new arrivals each day

✓　Testing upon arrival will no longer be required, though visitors must still submit
        proof of vaccination (3 doses) or a negative test result certificate taken within
        72 hours of departure  

We look forward to welcoming you to Kyoto.

Border Measures: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/cp/page22e_000925.html

Visa Information: https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page22e_000921.html