California · United States travel facts

AT A GLANCE

Travel essentials

Currency

USD US Dollar

1 USD ≈ 158.18 JPYReference rate · 2026-11-07

Actual exchange and card rates may differ.

Checked 2026-11-07

Capital & languages

Capital: Washington D.C.
Languages: English

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Country codes

US / USA

アメリカ合衆国
United States of America

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

Eligible Visa Waiver Program travellers may use ESTA approval for qualifying visits of 90 days or less. ESTA is not a visa or a guarantee of admission. Check CBP for eligibility, travel-history restrictions and current fees.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidance

i94.cbp.dhs.gov ↗esta.cbp.dhs.gov ↗

Power outlets

Type A
Type B

Plug shapes are from existing records. Check your accommodation.

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Tap water

Public supplies are subject to EPA drinking-water rules. Check the local utility’s water-quality report and advisories. Ask the operator about testing and potability for private wells.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidance

www.epa.gov ↗www.epa.gov ↗

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

Japan MOFA travel safety information ↗

EXPLORE THE REGIONS

Explore regions

ON THE MAP

Find it on the map

California, United States

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GETTING THERE

Air travel

Airports · 35

OUR TRAVEL STORIES

California travel stories

Travel stories are in preparation.