Япония: что знать перед поездкой
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- Amphetamine medicines such as Adderall are prohibited. Controlled narcotics and stimulant raw materials require advance permission; ingredient concentrations can affect classification. Check the NCD list before packing medicines.
- For purchases from 1 Nov 2026, tax-free shopping switches to a refund method: pay tax-inclusive prices, then obtain customs export confirmation within 90 days of purchase.
- Departure tax is generally JPY 3,000 from 1 July 2026, collected by the carrier. Some eligible tickets issued by 30 June retain the JPY 1,000 rate; exemptions apply.
- Carry some cash: many small restaurants, temples and rural shops still take cash only. 7-Eleven and Japan Post ATMs accept foreign cards.
- JESTA (online pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors) is planned for fiscal year 2028, not yet in force.
Въезд и визы
Citizens of 74 countries/regions (incl. US, UK, all EU) can visit visa-free for tourism, usually up to 90 days. Others (incl. Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Belarus, Ukraine, mainland China, India) need a visa in advance; an eVISA is available to some nationalities living in certain countries. Visit Japan Web is optional but speeds up immigration and customs. No pre-travel authorisation is needed yet; JESTA is planned for FY2028.
Электронные анкеты и разрешения
- Visit Japan Web ↗ по желанию
Before departure; show QR codes at immigration and customs · Стоимость: Free · All arriving travellers (paper forms are still accepted)
Срок действия паспорта: Valid for the whole stay; US government guidance also requires 1 blank page per entry stamp. Check your document requirements with the carrier.
На границе могут спросить
- Fingerprints and a face photo are taken at immigration for most foreigners.
- You may be asked for a return/onward ticket and where you are staying.
- Carry your passport at all times: police can ask foreigners to show it.
Таможня
- General personal-use limits without Import Confirmation: prescription medicines up to 1 month; other medicines up to 2 months. Controlled substances follow separate rules.
- Controlled narcotics need advance permission. Preparations containing no more than 1% codeine or its salts are excluded from that narcotics category; check other import rules with NCD.
- Declare cash/cheques over ¥1 million.
- Meat products (incl. jerky, sausages) and fresh fruit need animal/plant quarantine certificates; tourists are often fined or have items seized.
Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: mofa.go.jp ↗, uk.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, vjw-lp.digital.go.jp ↗, mofa.go.jp ↗, moj.go.jp ↗, mhlw.go.jp ↗, ncd.mhlw.go.jp ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Деньги
Платят и наличными, и картами. Карты принимают почти везде.
Платёжные системы: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Amex, UnionPay, Diners
Apple Pay — работает · Google Pay — работает
Где выгодно менять
- Withdraw yen at 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) or Japan Post ATMs with a foreign card
- Exchange counters in city centres (e.g. Shinjuku, Ginza) usually beat airport and hotel rates
Где лучше не менять
- Hotel front desks
- Accepting 'pay in your home currency' (DCC) at card terminals or ATMs
Банкоматы: 7-Eleven, Japan Post and Aeon ATMs take foreign Visa/Mastercard; most other bank ATMs do not. Expect a local fee (a few hundred yen) plus your bank's fee.
Чаевые: No tipping. Leaving money can confuse staff; service charges appear on the bill in some hotels and restaurants.
- Load Suica or PASMO in Apple Wallet (or buy a physical card) for trains, buses, convenience stores and lockers.
- Russian-issued Visa/Mastercard do not work abroad and Mir is not accepted; bring a foreign-issued card or cash to exchange.
- For purchases from 1 Nov 2026, pay tax-inclusive prices and obtain customs confirmation of export within 90 days; the shop then refunds the consumption tax.
Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: cdn.gltjp.com ↗, thesmartlocal.com ↗, customs.go.jp ↗, nta.go.jp ↗, sevenbank.co.jp ↗, support.apple.com ↗, usa.visa.com ↗, mastercard.com ↗
Правила и запреты
Запрещено
- Amphetamines such as Adderall are prohibited. Medicines with more than 10% pseudoephedrine are controlled stimulant raw materials and require advance permission.
- Cannabis is prohibited. CBD products above statutory THC residue limits are regulated as narcotics; check current MHLW guidance before carrying any product.
- Carrying knives with blades over 6 cm (incl. some pocket knives) without a valid reason is illegal.
- Drones: flying over crowds, cities (DID areas), near airports or at night requires permission; many parks ban them.
- Smoking on the street is banned in many city wards; use designated smoking areas.
- Drink-driving: zero tolerance; passengers and those who supply alcohol to drivers can also be punished.
Законы, которые туристы нарушают по незнанию
- Foreigners must carry their passport (or residence card) at all times.
- Overstaying even one day can lead to detention and deportation.
- Taking photos in some shrines, geisha districts (e.g. Gion private lanes in Kyoto) and of people without consent can be fined or banned locally.
- Littering fines apply in many cities; public bins are rare, so carry your rubbish.
Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: uk.emb-japan.go.jp ↗, gov.uk ↗, gov.uk ↗, customs.go.jp ↗, mhlw.go.jp ↗, ncd.mhlw.go.jp ↗, mhlw.go.jp ↗
Культура и одежда
Религия: Shinto and Buddhism coexist; most people are not strongly religious but observe customs at shrines and temples.
Одежда: Casual clothing is fine. Cover shoulders when visiting some temples. Tattoos may bar you from onsen, public baths and gyms; look for tattoo-friendly places or private baths.
Этикет
- Take off shoes when entering homes, ryokan, some temples and restaurants with tatami.
- Keep quiet on trains; no phone calls, and avoid eating on local trains.
- Queue in line on platforms; stand on the left of escalators in Tokyo, right in Osaka.
- Wash thoroughly before entering an onsen; swimsuits are not worn.
- Do not stick chopsticks upright in rice or pass food chopstick to chopstick.
- Hand over and receive cards or money with both hands; use the cash tray at tills.
Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: japan.travel ↗, japan.travel ↗
Климат
Temperate with four seasons (Tokyo shown). Hot, humid summers with a June–July rainy season and typhoons Aug–Oct; mild, dry winters. Hokkaido is much colder with heavy snow; Okinawa is subtropical.
По месяцам
- январь: Jan: 10°C / 2°C, dry and sunny; snow in the north
- февраль: Feb: 10°C / 2°C, cold and dry; plum blossom
- март: Mar: 14°C / 5°C, cherry blossom starts late March
- апрель: Apr: 19°C / 10°C, cherry blossom early April; busy
- май: May: 23°C / 15°C, pleasant; Golden Week crowds early May
- июнь: Jun: 26°C / 19°C, rainy season (tsuyu)
- июль: Jul: 30°C / 23°C, hot and humid; rain ends mid-July
- август: Aug: 31°C / 24°C, hottest; Obon travel peak; typhoons
- сентябрь: Sep: 27°C / 21°C, humid; peak typhoon risk
- октябрь: Oct: 22°C / 15°C, comfortable; autumn begins
- ноябрь: Nov: 17°C / 9°C, autumn leaves; clear days
- декабрь: Dec: 12°C / 4°C, cool and dry; ski season starts
Лучший сезон: Late March–May and October–November for mild weather, blossoms and autumn colours.
Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: data.jma.go.jp ↗, japan.travel ↗
Что взять
- Small coin purse (lots of coins)
- Original packaging and prescription for any medicines
- Type A plug adapter (two flat pins); check devices accept 100V
- Slip-on shoes for frequent shoe removal
- Small towel/handkerchief (few paper towels in toilets)
- Bag for carrying your rubbish
- Light rain jacket or umbrella in Jun–Sep
Что не брать и нельзя ввозить
- Amphetamine medicines such as Adderall; controlled medicines without required advance approval
- CBD or cannabis products without checking their legal status and THC limits with the authorities
- Meat products and fresh fruit without quarantine certificates
- Large or folding knives
Практичное
Розетки: Type A/B, 100V, 50Hz (east) / 60Hz (west)
Вода: Tap water is safe to drink everywhere.
Движение: левостороннее
Связь и eSIM: eSIMs and prepaid data SIMs are sold online and at airports; pocket Wi-Fi rentals are common. Free Wi-Fi in stations and convenience stores.
Приложения: Visit Japan Web, Google Maps, Suica / PASMO (Apple Wallet), Japan Transit Planner, GO taxi, Google Translate
Интернет: No restrictions on websites or VPNs.
Здоровье: No vaccinations required. Healthcare is excellent but expensive for visitors without insurance; English-speaking clinics exist mainly in big cities. Heatstroke risk in July–August.
Страховка: Not required for entry, but strongly recommended; hospitals may ask for proof of payment ability.
Экстренные службы: Police 110; fire/ambulance 119; Japan Visitor Hotline 050-3816-2787 (24h, English)
Проверено 29 октября 2026 г. · Источники: japan.travel ↗, gov.uk ↗
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