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About Japan

Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies off the eastern coast of the Asian continent and stretches from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and the Philippine Sea in the south.

Japan travel insurance – General information

Location
North-east Asia
Capital
Tokyo
Area
377,972 km²
Currency
Japanese yen
Best time to visit
March-May ,Sep-Nov
Country code
+81
Population
12.68 crores
Language
Japanese
Sports
Sumo and Karate
Japan Flag Vacation spots
Tokyo Tower, Todaiji Temple, Great Buddha of Kamakura, Himeji Castle, Kiyomizu-dera, Jigokudani Monkey Park, Hiroshima Peace Memorial.

Travel to Japan – Overview

Japan currently is not yet one of the sought after destinations for the Indian traveller but if the past few years are anything to grown by we could soon have Japan breaking into the top 20 destinations for Indian travellers. While the Indian tourists to Japan have been growing at a brisk 29% (CAPA Amadeus Report), currently only around 1 lacs Indians are expected to travel to Japan in 2019-20.
  • Location
  • Visa Requirements
  • Top 10 Tourist Attractions
  • Things You Must Do
  • Food on the Plate
  • Travel Medical Insurance

Location / Language of Japan

The kanji that make up Japan's name mean "sun origin", and it is often called the "Land of the Rising Sun". Japan consists of about 6,852 islands. The four largest are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. Spread across land area of 3.78 lac sq kms, it is home to 127 million Japanese citizens with Tokyo as it's capital.

Japanese is the official language of Israel and spoken by almost the entire population.

Visa Requirements / Currency (please note these procedures / exchange rates can changed from time to time…please get an update from the embassy prior to travel)

People of some countries (or from some regions) do not need a visa if their period of stay in Japan is 90 days or less and they are not going to be engaged in income-earning activities. Refer to the List of Countries and Regions That Have Visa Exemption Arrangements with Japan on the Japanese Visa website.

All Indian nationals (Indian passport holders) however All Indian nationals require a visa to enter Japan. You need to apply through your local travel agent or directly online.

Currency : Japanese Yen (JPY)
Conversion :Rs.1 INR = 1.60 JPY
1 JPY = Rs.0.625 INR

Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Japan

  1. Mount Fuji - At 12,389 feet, Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain. Situated 100 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, Mount Fuji is actually three separate volcanoes that lie one on the top of the other.
  2. Tokyo Tower - Built in the year 1958, Tokyo tower stands at a height of 1,092 feet (333 metres) is one of the best tourist attractions in Japan. Made up of prefabricated steel, it is world’s tallest self-supporting steel structure and weighs 4000 metric tons only.
  3. Todaiji Temple – Constructed in 752, the temple in Nara is an integral part of Japanese culture. Daibutsuben (Big Buddha Hall) is the world’s largest wooden building and inside it stands world’s largest bronze Buddha statue of 15 metres.
  4. Golden Pavilion Temple - Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) is one of the most popular tourist attractions. The three-storey building with top two storeys covered with pure gold leaf was originally constructed by the Shogun Ashikaga Yosgimitsu in 1397.
  5. Hiroshima Peace Memorial - The barbaric act of atomic bomb (LittleBoy) explosion on 6th August 1945 during World War II had wiped out 90% of the Hiroshima city. The dark hour not only killed many but left countless to suffer in pain for the upcoming decades.
  6. The Himeji Castle - A national treasure and also a world heritage site, Himaji Castle is one of the twelve original castles in Japan that haven’t ever been destroyed. It is also known as White Heron Castle for its white exterior.
  7. Aso Kuju National Park – It is an embodiment of natural beauty and diverse wildlife. Mount Aso is the largest active volcano in Japan and world’s largest caldera basin, Mount Nakadake is a part of it. Mount Naka is the rarest of the rare volcanoes as tourists can walk straight up to the edge of the crater and peer in.
  8. Great Buddha of Kamakura – It is 13.35 metres high and is the second largest Buddha figure in Japan. The bronze statue cast in 1252 in the Kamakura period was gold plated and placed inside a temple until a tsunami washed away the wooden structure, leaving behind only traces of gold leaf around the ears.
  9. Kiyomizu DERA – The UNESCO world heritage site Buddhist temple was founded in the early Heian period in 778. The temple does not have a single nail used in it and is a masterpiece.
  10. Jigokundani Monkey Park - Located in the Valley of Yokayu River sourced from Shiga Kogen, the park is the only place in the world where monkeys take bath in hot springs.

Things You Must Do in Cambodia

  1. Adventure Activities - These include zip lining, canopy, adventure racing, backpacking, camping, canoeing, canyoning, caving, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, kayaking, mountaineering, adventure park, rock climbing, running, sailing, skiing, and surfing which are available across Cambodia.
  2. Community Based Eco Tourism (CBT) - Community-based tourism (CBT) is a form of responsible tourism that supports local communities and improves livelihoods. The tourism destination is managed by the local community members themselves.
  3. Biking and Cycling - Biking and cycling is an ideal way to discover Cambodia and get an accurate impression of the Khmer culture. We show you the real world of daily life and take you off the beaten track into the heart of the country along with professional cyclers.
  4. Home Stays - Khmer Home Stay is a unique experience for those travellers and intended to provide cultural immersion in Khmer village lifestyles, allowing visitors to see how real Khmer families live, try the taste of real Khmer food, learn Khmer phrases, visit local Pagoda, school, market, silk weaving village.
  5. Massaging and Spas - Massage for health and relaxation is a time-honored tradition throughout Southeast Asia with Cambodia offering its own distinctive traditions in massage therapy.

Food on the Plate

Khmer food is one of the major national identities that reflect the ways of life, thought, and mind of the Cambodian people which are hidden in the taste of consumption of meat dishes and sweet food. Favourite vegetables include beans, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, peas, potatoes, and sweet corn.

Overseas travel insurance Japan

Travelling can lead to a series of unpredictable medical and travel related emergencies. The cost of medical treatment in Japan can be very expensive and without adequate visitors medical insurance, it can be difficult to pay the bills. Travel health insurance for Japan is much cheaper when compared to more developed destinations in Americas and Europe. International travel Insurance for Japan should be purchased for “Excluding Americas”.

Illustration for 15 days health insurance for visitors to Japan.
Sum Insured($ USD) / Premium in Rs. INR Insured Age 35 Insured Age 65
Excluding - $50,000 Rs.904 Rs.1,589
Excluding - $250,000 * Rs.1,324 Rs.2,148
Excluding - $500,000 * Rs.1,424 Rs.3,853

* Given the increasing cost of healthcare in Japan, it is recommended that the insured avails of a travel insurance plan with an Accident & Sickness sum insured of $250,000 atleast but preferably $500,000.

These premiums are across different plans and different benefits.. please log in to www.eindiainsurance.com to compare and buy the most appropriate overseas medical insurance for your travel to Japan..

Popular tourist destinations in Japan

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The opulent Meiji Shinto Shrine is known for its towering gate and surrounding woods.

Golden Pavilion

Golden Pavilion

Kinkaku-ji or the Temple of the Golden Pavilion is the most popular tourist attraction in Japan and Kyoto. The pavilion was originally built as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in the late 14th century.

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776 meters (12,388 ft). The volcano’s exceptionally symmetrical cone is a well-known symbol of Japan and it is frequently depicted in art and photographs.

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle

Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in the city of Himeji which is located in the Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan.The white exterior and design give the castle the appearance of a bird taking flight.

Popular tourist destination cities in Japan

Tokyo

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