COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · FR
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
France
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
- Paris
- Languages
- French
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Country codes
FR / FRA
フランス共和国
French Republic
LOCAL TIME
Local time & time zones
The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.
Europe/Paris
05:05:4111/14
UTC+01:00 · Japan −8h
Checked 2026-11-07
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
Power outlets
Type E
Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.
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Tap water
Paris’s drinking-water supply is drinkable. A separate non-potable network exists, so check outdoor tap signage. For other municipalities, consult local water test results.
Checked 2026-11-07
Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.
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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
GETTING THERE
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