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Japan Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Japan

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Japan is in Eastern Asia, with Tokyo as its capital. Haneda and Narita are different airports; specify airport codes when booking or connecting and confirm visa documents for your purpose and place of residence.

Capital
Tokyo
Currency
Yen / JPY
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including Japanese, Korean. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
IANA time zone Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9, no daylight saving time); confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Japan

Compare location, airlines and ground transport to choose the most convenient airport for your trip.

NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita

HND

Tokyo Haneda International Airport

Tokyo

AGJ

Aguni Airport

Aguni

AKJ

Asahikawa Airport

Higashikagura

AOJ

Aomori Airport

Aomori

ASJ

Amami Airport

Amami

AXJ

Amakusa Airport

Amakusa

AXT

Akita Airport

Akita

CTS

New Chitose Airport

Sapporo

Airlines for travel in Japan

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Japan
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
Japan AirlinesJLHND / ITM / NRT / CTS / FUK / KOJ / NGO / OKD / ASJ / KIX / IZO / OKAJapan Airlines provides domestic baggage and spare-battery guidance; check current requirements for your devices and itinerary.

How to travel around Japan by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Japan

  • Check spare-battery rules before domestic flights
    JAL’s domestic-flight FAQ states that loose lithium batteries and spare batteries cannot be checked. Check device specifications and current airline conditions; a check-in ban does not mean every battery is permitted in the cabin.

Arriving from another country

  • Use MOFA and the relevant Japanese mission’s guidance
    Visa documentation can vary with purpose and local circumstances. Consult the Japanese mission responsible for your residence and check your documents. A visa does not guarantee landing permission.

Popular cities to visit in Japan

Open an airport guide to compare airlines, nonstop destinations and practical travel information.

Tokyo HND

The national capital city.

Narita NRT

Existing city landing page in Japan.

Osaka ITM / KIX

Existing city landing page in Japan.

Tokoname NGO

Existing city landing page in Japan.

International routes to Japan

Compare arrival airports and plan for time zones, baggage and onward connections.

Popular international flight routes to Japan
RouteArrival airportRegion
LAX to NRTNRTUS
SFO to HNDHNDUS
ICN to NRTNRTKR

Before you fly to Japan

Complete these checks before departure.

Distinguish Haneda and Narita

Tokyo is served by Haneda and Narita international airports. Specify HND or NRT for booking and connections, then check terminals and whether a ground transfer between airports is needed.

Explore Japan travel information

Continue to detailed pages for cities, airports, airlines and routes.

Cities

TokyoNaritaOsaka

Airports

Narita NRTTokyo HNDAguni AGJ

Airlines

Japan Airlines

To

Los Angeles → NaritaSFO → TokyoSeoul → Narita

Japan flight and airport FAQs

Is a Japanese visa the same as landing permission?

No. MOFA states that a visa does not guarantee entry; the relevant authorities still examine entry conditions.

Can Haneda and Narita be treated as the same airport for a connection?

No. They are different airports; specify HND or NRT and confirm connection and ground-transfer arrangements with the airline.