NorthWest WaGovernment of Canada: Japan travel advice
Official advice on entry rules, safety and health for Canadians visiting Japan.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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- Onsen towns
- Ryokan with private baths
- Tattoo-friendly onsen
- Day-trip onsen near Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
- Festivals and seasons
- Food (local specialities)
- Ramen, sushi and izakaya
- Omiyage (gifts to bring home)
- Meibutsu (famous local products)
- Sake breweries and local craft
- Travel spots
- Temples, shrines and castles
- Ski resorts and snow country
- Family-friendly and theme parks
- Anime and pop culture
- Budget stays and capsule hotels
- Rail passes and getting around
- eSIM and travel insurance
- Experiences and tours
📶 Mobal Japan eSIMs
Mobal sells Japan eSIMs, including Data Only eSIMs, with a choice of data amounts and trip lengths. Check that your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM before you buy.
See Mobal Japan eSIMs ↗Your provincial health plan may cover little outside Canada. Read any travel insurance policy wording before you buy.
Holafly
Travel eSIM with Japan data plans.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
JNTO Japan Visitor Hotline and safety
Japan National Tourism Organization safety tips and 24-hour visitor hotline.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
JNTO official site
Japan National Tourism Organization — itineraries, safety and seasonal advice.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Mobal
Japan travel SIM and eSIM provider.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Sakura Mobile
Japan-based SIM, eSIM and pocket Wi-Fi for visitors.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
TuGo travel insurance
Canadian travel insurer. Provincial health plans may cover little abroad. Our TuGo partner link doesn't apply in Manitoba, Nunavut, Quebec or Saskatchewan. If you live there, check TuGo directly or compare other Canadian insurers.
Other Canadian options: Manulife CoverMe · Allianz Global Assistance
Read the policy wording before you buy.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Ubigi
eSIM data plans for travellers, including Japan.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
Visit Japan Web
Official immigration and customs QR workflow for arriving travellers.
Source: Official website · Verified 2026-10-15
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- Travel insurance for Canadians (TuGo)
Our TuGo partner link doesn't apply in Manitoba, Nunavut, Quebec or Saskatchewan. If you live there, check TuGo directly or compare other Canadian insurers.
Other Canadian options: Manulife CoverMe · Allianz Global Assistance
Read the policy wording before you buy. - Japan eSIM options compared
- Japan eSIM with a phone number (Mobal)
- Japan SIM or pocket WiFi (Sakura Mobile) (Affiliate link)
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