Arrival in Japan

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Entry to Japan:

• Passport: A valid passport during your entire stay is required for entry. Ensure that it remains valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from Japan.

• Citizens of many countries (e.g. EU, US, UK, Canada, Australia, South Korea, Singapore) can enter visa-free for short stays (usually up to 90 days).

• Visa are required for travellers from India, China, Vietnam, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Iran, Iraq, Syria

• Proof that you will leave Japan (onward or return ticket)

• Accommodation details

• Custom and immigration form you can fill online and generate QR code, that speeds up your entry procedure - form here

• Travel Insurance: You might need travel insurance covering medical expenses and emergency situations. 

• Always check the specific requirements for your nationality and travel purpose, as they may change.

Getting to the hotel:

To get from Tokyo Haneda Airport to the Hilton Shinjuku, you have a few convenient options:

1) Direct Limousine Bus Haneda - Shinjuku - 55 minutes, cost range: 1,400 - 2,200 yen

2) Tokyo Monorail - Hamamatsucho - TRANSFER TO JR Yamanote Line - Shinjuku - 70 minutes, cost range: 800 - 1,200 yen

3) Taxi / Private Pickups / Welcome Pickups - 50 minutes, cost range: 8,000 - 9,000 yen

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To get from Tokyo Narita Airport to the Hilton Shinjuku, you have a few convenient options:

1) Direct Train Narita Express: Narita - Shinjuku Station - 90 minutes, cost: 3,250 yen

​2) Skyliner + JR Line: Keisei Skyliner to Nippori or Ueno then TRANSFER TO JR Yamanote Line → Shinjuku - 75 minutes, cost range: 2,700 yen

3) Airport Limousine Bus: Narita to Shinjuku - 120 minutes, cost range: 3,600 yen

4) Taxi / Private Pickups / Welcome Pickups - 100 minutes, cost range: 25,000 - 35,000 yen​​

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Useful information:

• The official currency is yen (1 EUR = app 184 yen) 

• Japan uses Type A and Type B electrical sockets, similar to North America, operating at 100V and 50/60Hz. 

• The favourite taxi app is GO TAXI, apps call licensed taxi drivers with taxameters. Pick up points might be difficult to locate at multi level buildings and structures.

• If you plan to travel by public transport including trains both in Tokyo and outside, download a travel app Suica. Valid for buses, trains, metro.

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Weather:

• If you are a "wait for the perfect time" person, then November is your month in Tokyo. It offers the best sightseeing weather of the year—crisp, comfortable, dry, and absolutely beautiful, with an average temperature of 57°F (14°C).

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