COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · DE

Schleswig-Holstein

Germany

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AT A GLANCE

Travel essentials

Currency

EUR Euro

1 EUR ≈ 177.45 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07

Actual exchange and card rates may differ.

Checked 2026-11-07

Capital & languages

Capital: Berlin
Languages: German

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Country codes

DE / DEU

ドイツ連邦共和国
Federal Republic of Germany

LOCAL TIME

Local time & time zones

The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.

The regional reference time zone is under review. See the country page.

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BEFORE YOU GO

Entry & travel preparation

Entry guidance

The Entry/Exit System (EES) registers eligible short-stay travellers crossing the Schengen external border. It became fully operational on 10 April 2026. ETIAS is a separate system; check the official EU site for its start date and eligibility.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidance

www.consilium.europa.eu ↗travel-europe.europa.eu ↗

Power outlets

Type F

Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.

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Tap water

Public tap water is normally drinkable and monitored under the Drinking Water Ordinance. Check with the local utility if you have concerns about supply or building plumbing.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidance

www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de ↗www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de ↗

Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.

Japan MOFA travel safety information ↗

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