COUNTRY & REGION NOTES · JP
Shiga
Japan
AT A GLANCE
Travel essentials
Currency
JPY Japanese Yen
1 JPY ≈ 1 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07
Actual exchange and card rates may differ.
Checked 2026-11-07
Capital & languages
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Languages
- Japanese
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Country codes
JP / JPN
日本
Japan
LOCAL TIME
Local time & time zones
The time difference from Japan follows local daylight-saving changes.
Asia/Tokyo
13:05:5811/14
UTC+09:00 · Japan same time
Checked 2026-11-07
BEFORE YOU GO
Entry & travel preparation
Entry guidance
Current guidance is under review. Check the local authority or embassy before travel.
Not yet reviewed · Review pending
Power outlets
Type A
Type B
Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.
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Tap water
Public drinking-water supplies are normally drinkable. Follow local utility or municipal guidance after an outage or disaster.
Checked 2026-11-07
Sources and official guidance
www.mlit.go.jp ↗Entry summaries mainly concern short visits on Japanese ordinary passports. Conditions depend on nationality, purpose and transit route.
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