Visiting Japan from the UK is like travelling to a completely different world, although some of the aspects of city life feel familiar to UK citizens, the Japanese have taken these to a whole new level. The technological advances of the country are shown throughout the Shinjuku quarters of Tokyo and beyond, where giant screens line the streets.

The culture of Japan upholds the traditions of hundreds of years, you can see these traditions all over the country through the many temples and shrines where locals worship and tourists visit to immerse themselves in Japanese culture. From Tokyo where you can find the huge Meiji Shrine, to the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto where thousands of vibrant orange arches line a long walkway through the hillside.

Once in Japan, it is easy to travel between different areas of the country thanks to their bullet train network. The bullet train is one of the safest modes of travel in Japan, and the quickest. As a tourist, you can purchase a JR Pass, which enables you to use the bullet train systems as much as you like during the length of time the pass is valid for, making travel cheaper for tourists.

One of the best things about Japan is the food available here. From Nishiki Market in Kyoto to the many fantastic restaurants all over the country, Japanese food is unique and delicious, and often prepared to perfection. Travelling and tasting the traditional Japanese dishes such as sushi, sashimi and ramen can really enable you to eat like a local and enjoy all of the comforts that Japan has to offer.

Japan is well known for its huge cities, such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, but there is an abundance of nature and glorious natural wonders to see if you travel to the outskirts of the populated areas. You can see Mount Fuji in all of its glory on a clear day. Or, you can travel to Hokkaido to visit the Shiretoko National Park, there are many National Parks in Japan to explore. Not far from the mainland, you can visit the tropical island of Okinawa. Even though this is a short flight away, if you want to experience the tropical side of Japan, this is the place to be.

The official language in Japan is Japanese. Until recently, the presence of the English language was very minimal, since hosting the football World Cup in 2018 and the rugby World Cup in 2019 Japanese train and tube stations have incorporated English so it is easier to get around. However, you should learn some Japanese phrase before your trip to help you communicate with the locals. Also, don’t forget to change your currency into Japanese Yen.

No matter your plans whilst you are in Japan, it is important that you take out travel insurance to protect yourself against many unforeseen eventualities.

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Even though purchasing travel insurance isn’t a legal requirement for any trips away from home, it should still be considered as essential for your trip. When going on holiday, there are many potential circumstances that could catch you off guard. Although most visits to Japan are trouble-free, having travel insurance can help you to be and feel protected when you are on holiday.

In Japan, there is a continuous risk of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis throughout the whole of the country. Regular earthquakes happen in the country, most of which are small and do not cause concern for the locals. If you are using a Japanese Wi-Fi connection, you will get a warning alert through your phone if a severe earthquake is predicted.

Furthermore, typhoon season runs mostly from July to October, and is usually strongest in August and September. You should keep an eye on the weather forecast in the lead up, and during your trip to Japan to ensure you are best prepared for changeable weather.

Find out more about travelling to Japan by visiting the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office website.

Our  Single Trip, Annual Trip, and Backpacker policies are designed to help protect you when you visit Japan. Across our Single Trip and Annual policies, we also offer three levels of cover: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Depending on the level of cover you choose, you’ll be protected against:
  • Cancelling or curtailing your trip
  • Delayed personal possessions
  • Lost, stolen or damaged personal possessions*
  • Loss of personal money*
  • Emergency medical and associated expenses
  • Loss of passport*
  • Personal accident cover
  • Missed departures
  • Delayed departures
  • Personal liability
  • Legal expenses
  • End-supplier failure**
  • *Not available with Bronze level cover
  • **Only available with Gold level cover
  • Terms and Conditions apply.
     
This policy is designed for frequent travellers and can cover you and your family for a multitude of holidays. From romantic city breaks to fun-filled beach holidays, and more.
If you’re only planning on going away on holiday or for an extended trip once this year, then our Single Trip policy is perfect for you. It can help to protect you for up to 180 days at any one time.
If you looking to travel Japan for a longer period of time, our Backpacker policy could be the perfect policy for you. This policy is suitable for those that are aged 50 and under and plan on travelling to Japan as a single trip or part of a bigger world adventure.
Many sports and leisure activities are covered on our standard travel insurance policies at no additional premium. From 5th May 2021, we will not be able to provide cover while you take part in riskier sports and leisure activities like kite surfing and rugby. This is only a temporary measure while we make improvements to our website. Please keep an eye on the Allianz Assistance website in the future so you are aware when we are able to offer this additional cover again.
From 5th May 2021 we will no longer be offering travel insurance policies to cover people’s pre-existing medical conditions. This is only a temporary measure while we make improvements to our online booking engine. Please keep an eye on the Allianz Assistance website in the future so you are aware when we are able to offer this additional cover again.
Worldwide Travel Insurance can cover you from the cities of America to the beaches of Thailand. If you’re travelling the world, our worldwide travel insurance can help protect you if things don’t go quite to plan.
Travelling to Japan in a group? Our group travel insurance can provide cover for you and your travelling companions. This can cover groups of friends as well as family going on holiday together.