What do you need to prepare for independent travel to Japan?

On a Tokyo street

1. Visa : You need to visit the official website of the Embassy of Japan in Hanoi or the Consulate of Japan in Ho Chi Minh City to see the visa requirements and visa application process. Currently, tourists going to Japan do not apply directly but through some listed travel companies.

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the expected date of travel to Japan.

2. Airfare : When booking a round-trip flight to Tokyo, you should compare prices from different airlines. You should choose a ticket that can be refunded or be flexible in changing flights, in case of unexpected incidents.

Ana plane is very good, full service

3. Accommodation : If you book accommodation in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, you should wait until you have your visa. My husband and I usually choose to rent a house through Airbnb, which has a convenient kitchen. But if you want to eat out with a waiter, then just stay at a hotel, book through Booking and Agoda.

4. Make a schedule : Should do it in advance, now online, everything is available. You can go to Japanese travel websites like JNTO (Vietnamese available) to see. Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka all have interesting destinations in terms of culture and history.

5. Transportation : After receiving your visa, consider purchasing a Japan Rail Pass if you plan to travel between the above major cities by train. You should also learn about the local subway and bus systems in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. When you get off at Tokyo airport, you can purchase and pre-load Suica and Pasmo cards for the above systems.

6. Currency exchange : Japan uses a lot of cash! You should also have a credit card as some places accept it.

7. Travel insurance : Must have, but when buying in Vietnam, you need to ask and understand the conditions clearly. In case of an accident abroad, you pay first and get the bill to pay later.

8. Health and Safety : Always check the latest travel information and health recommendations from Japan.

9. Communication : You can learn some basic Japanese phrases or download translation apps like Papago to help with communication. You should have a portable Wi-Fi device or a Japanese SIM card to connect to the internet. For Japan, you can usually only buy a data SIM or rent a Wi-Fi device.

The path up to a mountain temple in Kyoto

Deer roam free in Nara.

10. COVID-19 Prevention : Although Japan has lifted strict measures, visitors still need to update the latest COVID-19 guidelines and requirements for visitors.

A place to have fun in Osaka.

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