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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.

Pacific/Honolulu

18:01:4711/13

UTC-10:00 · Japan −19h

Checked 2026-11-07

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 guidancei94.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

Tap water on Oʻahu connected to Honolulu BWS is normally drinkable. Check local notices after heavy rain or outages. On other islands or systems, follow the relevant supplier.

Checked 2026-11-07

Sources and official guidancewww.boardofwatersupply.com ↗www.boardofwatersupply.com ↗

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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Hawaii, United States

GETTING THERE

Air travel

Airports · 11

OUR TRAVEL STORIES

Hawaii travel stories

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Hawaii Travel

Travel to Hawaii: Introducing a price survey and cheap stores in Waikiki, Hawaii!

An on-site investigation from Waikiki about the price situation in Hawaii, which is a hot topic due to the weak yen, strong dollar, and soaring prices! Traveling to Hawaii has become easier due to the relaxation of immigration restrictions. However, what bothers travelers is the high cost of living and food in Hawaii. I went on a trip to Hawaii to confirm the local prices, which are rumored to cost more than 10,000 yen for a simple meal, so I hope those who are planning a trip to Hawaii will find this helpful.

Hawaii Travel

Recommended cheap airport transfer in Hawaii! cheap without tip

Recommendations for cheap airport transfers in Hawaii. [LeaLea Shuttle Transfer by HIS] is a cheap and affordable Hawaii transportation service that provides transportation between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Waikiki Airport) and Waikiki hotels for $22 per person one way. It's a very convenient and cheap transportation service to Hawaii, as you can make advance reservations online and no tipping is required. Detailed explanation of how to apply!