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The best time to visit Tokyo is in the spring season from March to April and from September to November. The climate during both these periods is fantastic- cool days and nights without rainfall, humidity or the usual hot temperatures that characterize Tokyo for the rest of the year.

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When to go

The best time to visit Tokyo is in the spring season from March to April and from September to November. The climate during both these periods is fantastic- cool days and nights without rainfall, humidity or the usual hot temperatures that characterize Tokyo for the rest of the year.

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1st January- New Years Day 2nd Monday in January- Coming of Age Day 11th February- National Foundation Day 20th March- Vernal Equinox Day 29th April- Showa Day 3rd May- Constitution Memorial Day 4th May- Greenery Day 5th May- Children’s Day 3rd Monday in July- Maritime Day 3rd Monday in September- Respect for the Aged Day 23rd September- Autumn Equinox Day 2nd Monday in October- Health Sports Day 3rd November- Culture Day 23rd November- Labor Thanksgiving Day 23rd December- The Emperor’s Birthday

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Visa Information

Japan has recently entered into agreements with 62 countries the globe over waiving visa requirements. American, British, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, Irish Nationals among others only require a valid passport to travel to Tokyo. No visa is required so long as the intended stay is no more than 90 days except for Brunei whose nationals can only stay for 14 days without obtaining a visa. Nationals of other countries do require visas to enter Tokyo. There are a number of different visas available for those wishing to travel to Japan including a working visa, a general visa, a transit visa, a temporary visitor’s visa or a specified visa which differ in the duration that one is allowed to stay in Japan and the activities travelers can engage in. People intending to travel to Japan must hold passports valid for the next 6 months and must provide authentic and complete applications. They should provide 2 passport sized pictures, documents certifying the purpose of visit, 2 copies of the application form. Travelers must also provide proof of return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay.

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