Venue

Checked Baggage(s)

International-to-domestic connection after entering Japan
Immigration (*) Baggage Claim Customs declaration (*) Domestic Flight Check-in & Baggage Drop

Do not follow “Transit” or “Transfer” signs before immigration.
They are for international-to-international connections only.

Collect your checked baggage at your first airport in Japan.

Advance Online Registration for Immigration and Customs Declaration (*)

Please register on the Visit Japan Web website in advance and obtain your QR code for smoother arrival procedures.
Paper-form counters may be limited at the airport.

This is an electronic registration, not an application for prior approval.
Your entry into Japan is not pre-screened or approved in advance through this system.

Visit Japan Web
https://www.vjw.digital.go.jp/main/#/vjwplo001

Lithium Power Banks and Spare Batteries

(Japanese government restrictions, in accordance with ICAO requirements)

• Do not put them in checked baggage.
• Carry them in carry-on baggage only.
• Charging power banks or charging devices from power banks is prohibited on board.

Types:

• Power banks: portable USB chargers
• Spare batteries: extra batteries for cameras and other devices

Transfer between Narita and Haneda

Although both airports serve the Tokyo area, Narita and Haneda are far apart.

If you need to transfer between them, please allow a large time margin for your connecting flight.

From New Chitose Airport to Sapporo City

Airport buses are often delayed by traffic and may take more than 1 hour.

JR trains are recommended.
Any JR airport train is generally fine for Sapporo Station (about 40 minutes), even if several train types are shown.

Credit Cards and Cash

• Credit cards alone may limit what you can do in Japan.
• Small shops may require cash, especially 1,000-yen notes and coins.
  (You can try using international credit cards at major shops and stores.)
• You can withdraw Japanese yen banknotes with many international credit cards at ATMs in 7-Eleven convenience stores.
• Local buses usually cannot change large banknotes, such as 5,000-yen or 10,000-yen notes.
• Please prepare small cash in advance, for example by buying a drink at a convenience store.

Tipping

There is no tipping culture in Japan.
Tipping is not customary, including at restaurants, hotels, and in taxis.

Train/Local bus Tickets and IC Cards

Quick guide

• iPhone users: Install Welcome Suica Mobile.
• Android users visiting the Tokyo area first: Get a physical visitor IC card (Welcome Suica or TOURIST PASMO) around Haneda or Narita.
• Android users arriving directly at New Chitose Airport: Get a physical Kitaca IC card from JR Hokkaido.
• You can also buy paper train tickets from ticket machines each time at train station. You can also pay local bus fares on the bus using Japanese banknotes and coins.

(Android users: Japanese mobile IC card apps do not work on most foreign Android phones. Get a physical IC card.)

Additional information

• Welcome Suica Mobile is valid for 180 days.
• IC cards such as Suica, PASMO, and Kitaca are mutually compatible in many transport areas in Japan, but not everywhere. (You should check before use.)
• IC cards can also be used at many convenience stores and major supermarkets.

Taxi

• Uber is not widely used in Japan.
• For taxi-hailing services, please use the GO app.
• Whether the taxi driver can speak English depends on the driver.

Wether

• Sapporo:

In early June, Sapporo is usually mild and comfortable, with an average temperature of around 17°C. Daytime highs are around 22°C, while nighttime lows are around 12°C.
Short-sleeved or light long-sleeved shirts are suitable, but a cardigan or light jacket is recommended for mornings and evenings.
Sapporo has no rainy season, but occasional rain is possible, so a folding umbrella may be useful.

• Tokyo and Kyoto (in main island):

During the same period, Tokyo and Kyoto are warmer and more humid than Sapporo, with more rainy or cloudy days.
In Tokyo, the average temperature is around 23°C, with highs around 27°C and lows around 18°C.
Short-sleeved or light long-sleeved shirts are usually sufficient, and nights are not as cool as in Sapporo. An umbrella is recommended.

Mobile Internet and Electricity

• Public Wi-Fi coverage in Japan is still limited, even in airports and urban areas. Please do not rely on it.
• It is strongly recommended to arrange a physical SIM, eSIM, or roaming service before traveling to Japan. After arrival, purchasing or activating these services may require considerable time, including registration procedures and identity verification.
• Japan uses Type A power outlets, the same as in the United States, with a supply voltage of 100 V.
• If you forget to bring a plug adapter or charging cable, they can be purchased near Sapporo Station at major electronics stores such as Yodobashi Camera and Bic Camera.

Customs and Manners

• In Japan, it is customary not to talk on the phone while using public transport. Please avoid making phone calls on trains and buses.
• There are very few public waste bins in Japan.
• Whether shop staff can speak English depends on the person. A person who does not speak English is not necessarily being unfriendly, and a person who speaks English is not necessarily being especially friendly.
• If Japanese people remain silent, avoid eye contact, or do not give a small nod in public places such as lifts, this does not mean hostility. They may simply be unfamiliar with foreign visitors or foreign cultures.

Food and Drink

• Tap water in Japan is safe to drink and generally tastes good.
• Vegetarian options are not yet widely available in Japan. Restaurants with vegetarian menus are still limited.
• If you have food allergies, halal requirements, or other dietary restrictions, please check in advance. Many restaurants may not be able to accommodate such requests.
• Smoking areas are quite limited. In Sapporo, smoking on the street is prohibited in designated areas.

Other

Emergency Calls: Police 110 / Ambulance and Fire service 119