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Boarding pass · Raahi
From
DEL
To
JP
Apply online before you fly and carry the approval — no embassy visit, but do it in advance.
Passenger
Japan
Flight
~7.5h · 5,680km
Best window
Jun · Jul · Oct
₹1,000 buys
1,709 JPY
Destination
JP
Japan
A passport-first decision desk — tune the month and trip length
Raahi fit score
Balances entry ease, Jul climate, value profile, flight effort and India-friendly payments.
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Price this trip with real dates
Flight and hotel costs depend on your exact dates, route, room and traveller count. Raahi deliberately does not turn a distance or a generic daily band into a price.
Estimate with live prices →The live estimator combines current flight and hotel offers for your dates before you book.
Entry-friction timeline
Prepare online before departure; do not leave it to airport day.
Month-by-month decision table
Climate normals; demand is an editorial signal, not live pricing.
Flight reality
4 carriers and 5 non-stop routes in our route snapshot.
~7.5h non-stop flying from Delhi · 5,680 km straight-line
Direct from Delhi, Mumbai
First-timer confidence
74/100
Based on entry effort, flight length, payments and your selected month—not a safety rating.
Carry an international card and local cash plan.
Accommodation reality
Before booking, test a listing’s claimed walk time, review patterns and photos against open-map evidence.
Run the Stay Truth check →Make it a wider trip
Live watchlist
Visa record: refreshed from the passport dataset daily. No category change against Raahi’s tracked baseline.
Travel advice: the official UK FCDO advisory further down this brief is checked daily when available.
Japan needs an e-visa for Indian passports
Apply online before you fly, through the official government portal only.
⚠ Only use the official government portal (find it via the country's embassy). Lookalike sites overcharge for the same visa — check the domain before you pay.
Delhi → Japan: ~7.5h non-stop · 5,680 km
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carriers non-stop
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non-stop routes
Tokyo
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Route snapshot, not a live timetable. Confirm schedules and fares before booking.
Live trip estimate
Uses live flight offers and live hotel inventory. INR subtotal uses the current mid-market USD/INR rate; it excludes return flights, food, transfers, taxes or fees not in the provider total, and can change before checkout.
Live stays
Clothing
Tech & power
Health
Documents & money
For your kind of trip
Built from this destination’s climate, plugs & vibe — tick as you pack.
eSIM, local SIM, or roam on your Indian number
Buy before you fly and activate on landing — no shop, no swapping. Works on most phones since the iPhone XS / recent Android. Providers: Airalo, Holafly, Nomad.
Japan eSIMsBest value for longer stays. Grab a prepaid tourist SIM at the airport or a carrier store — carry your passport (needed to register).
💱 Quick converter
Indicative mid-market rate — not a transaction rate.
UPI QR payments
○ Not live yet
RuPay cards
○ Not live yet
UPI and RuPay aren't live here yet — carry an international debit/credit card and some local cash for small spends.
Acceptance changes as NPCI adds corridors — confirm at the point of sale.
Forex card, cash & cards — the cheapest ways to spend
Load ₹ into JPY before you flyat a locked rate — no ~3.5% card markup, works at ATMs & shops.
Buy JPY from an authorised dealer in India (your bank, BookMyForex) before travel — it beats airport rates. Abroad, use bank ATMs and skip airport exchange counters.
Real places around Tokyo
Places via OpenStreetMap contributors — listings may be incomplete; verify before you go.
Grounded in this page's data — visa, timing, money, safety
Answers are grounded in this page’s data and won’t invent fees, dates or numbers. General info — verify official sources before you travel.
Nearby hops for one big trip
e-Visa
Visa-free
On arrival
On arrival
Straight-line distance between capitals — a rough sense of how close, not a route.
What Raahi used, when it was last refreshed, and what it cannot promise
Source data supports Raahi’s recommendations; it does not replace the destination’s immigration authority, airline or live booking provider.
Raahi presents visa and entry information for the Indian passport compiled from public datasets. This is general information for planning, not legal or immigration advice.
Visa rules, fees, and processing times change frequently and without notice, and the underlying data can be outdated, incomplete, or wrong. Requirements also depend on your specific situation — purpose of travel, length of stay, past travel history, and connecting/transit countries.
Before you book or travel, always confirmwith the destination country's official embassy, consulate, or immigration website, and with your airline. Raahi holds no responsibility for travel decisions made using this information.
Simplest — keep your number. Activate an international-roaming pack before you leave India (activating abroad is costlier).
Carrier names are a guide; check current tourist plans and coverage before you buy.
Visa/Mastercard are widely accepted, but your normal card adds ~3.5% forex markup plus ATM fees — a forex card avoids both. See Pay like home above for UPI/RuPay where it works.
Under RBI’s LRS you can carry forex within limits; large forex loads attract TCS — check current rules & rates before you buy.
Official advisory · Japan
Updated 28 Jul 2026A large earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture on 28 July 2026. There are reports of disruption to air and rail services. Train lines in Kyushu have been suspended and flights to and from Kumamoto airport have been disrupted. Earthquake aftershocks may also continue.
Full UK FCDO adviceAsia
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How to get in
Typically bring
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Good to know
Dataset value: e-visa · guidance explained by AI — verify official sources before you travel.
The best time to visit Japan is during the spring (May – June) and early autumn (September), when temperatures are warm but not extreme, and comfort scores reach ideal levels. However, these periods also coincide with peak rainfall, so preparation for wet weather is advised.
Best window
May – June and September – October
Shoulder tip
April offers decent comfort (76/100) with fewer crowds and reasonable value before cherry blossom season peaks.
Maybe skip
January – February due to freezing temperatures, high nighttime cold, and heavy rain, which drastically lower comfort and outdoor enjoyment.
🎉 Public holidays (2026)
Comfort is a travel guide from climate averages, not a forecast · timing notes explained by AI. Always check current conditions before booking.
Japan offers a blend of modernity and tradition; while the culture feels distinct, many Indian travellers find the emphasis on respect, cleanliness, and hospitality reminiscent of home. The presence of Indian restaurants in major cities and the availability of familiar spices make daily life relatively comfortable.
Indian community
≈ 66,974 of Indian origin
The Indian community is small but growing, mainly centred around Tokyo’s Edogawa and Shinjuku wards and Osaka’s Namba area.
Veg / Jain food
Vegetarian options are increasingly available, especially in Tokyo and Kyoto, though strict Jain meals may require advance notice or specialty restaurants.
Indian food
Indian restaurants and grocery stores cluster in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro and Osaka’s Tsuruhashi, where you can find spices, ready‑made curries, and naan.
Places of worship
Hindu temples such as ISKCON Tokyo and Sikh gurudwaras in Nagoya, along with mosques in Yokohama and churches across major cities, cater to Indian faith practices.
Japan is consistently rated as one of the safest countries for tourists, with low crime rates and polite public behavior.
Health
Watch for
Solo / women
“Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with crime rates significantly lower than that of most countries.”
On the ground · via Wikivoyage
General guidance, explained by AI — confirm health needs with a doctor and safety with official advisories before you travel.
Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Season
late March to early April
Parks and streets fill with pink blossoms, offering picnics (hanami) and a chance to see Japan’s iconic spring beauty.
Golden Week
late April to early May
A cluster of national holidays brings festivals, fireworks, and lively street events across the country.
Gion Matsuri
July
Kyoto’s famous month‑long festival features elaborate floats, traditional music, and street food stalls.
Sapporo Snow Festival
early February
Massive snow and ice sculptures illuminate Odori Park, drawing visitors for winter wonderland views.