Japan's Hidden Treasures
Passport & Visa Information
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
Certain countries require a minimum of 6 months passport validity. You are strongly urged to contact the appropriate consulate for details. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for the latest details about passports and visa requirements.
IMPORTANT: We recommend that our clients traveling abroad take a photocopy of their passport and applicable visas. It should be packed separately from your actual passport and visa. We also recommend leaving a copy at home with your emergency contact.
Destination Facts & Stats
Time Zone
Japan is 10 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Japan is 10 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Electricity
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage in Asia is 220 - 240, 50 cycles.
An adaptor (which changes the physical plug) and/or converter (which changes the electric current) are necessary if you plan to use an appliance with voltage different from the standard within the country you are visiting. Please note, if your appliance has dual voltage you may still need an adaptor for the plug. Voltage in Asia is 220 - 240, 50 cycles.
Elevation
No significant elevation is encountered.
No significant elevation is encountered.
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Average Temperature and Rainfall
| Month | City | High | Low | Rainfall |
| January | Tokyo | 48° | 35° | 2.0' |
| Osaka | 48° | 35° | 1.8' | |
| Kyoto | 46° | 30° | 2.2' | |
| Nara | 47° | 31° | 1.0' | |
| February | Tokyo | 49° | 36° | 2.8' |
| Osaka | 49° | 36° | 2.4' | |
| Kyoto | 48° | 32° | 2.6' | |
| Nara | 48° | 31° | 2.1' | |
| March | Tokyo | 54° | 41° | 4.2' |
| Osaka | 55° | 40° | 4.0' | |
| Kyoto | 53° | 33° | 4.3' | |
| Nara | 55° | 35° | 3.2' | |
| April | Tokyo | 64° | 50° | 5.1' |
| Osaka | 67° | 50° | 5.3' | |
| Kyoto | 66° | 44° | 5.9' | |
| Nara | 67° | 45° | 3.1' | |
| May | Tokyo | 72° | 58° | 5.7' |
| Osaka | 75° | 58° | 5.5' | |
| Kyoto | 73° | 51° | 5.7' | |
| Nara | 75° | 54° | 11.2' | |
| June | Tokyo | 76° | 66° | 6.9' |
| Osaka | 81° | 67° | 8.1' | |
| Kyoto | 80° | 60° | 9.2' | |
| Nara | 80° | 63° | 4.2' | |
| July | Tokyo | 82° | 71° | 5.3' |
| Osaka | 88° | 74° | 6.2' | |
| Kyoto | 87° | 69° | 8.0' | |
| Nara | 87° | 71° | 1.6' | |
| August | Tokyo | 86° | 75° | 5.8' |
| Osaka | 91° | 76° | 3.7' | |
| Kyoto | 89° | 71° | 5.8' | |
| Nara | 90° | 72° | 7.8' | |
| September | Tokyo | 79° | 69° | 8.5' |
| Osaka | 83° | 69° | 6.8' | |
| Kyoto | 82° | 64° | 7.9' | |
| Nara | 82° | 65° | 8.8' | |
| October | Tokyo | 69° | 58° | 7.6' |
| Osaka | 72° | 58° | 4.2' | |
| Kyoto | 71° | 51° | 5.0' | |
| Nara | 71° | 53° | 9.1' | |
| November | Tokyo | 61° | 49° | 3.8' |
| Osaka | 62° | 48° | 2.6' | |
| Kyoto | 60° | 41° | 3.2' | |
| Nara | 61° | 43° | 4.5' | |
| December | Tokyo | 53° | 40° | 2.1' |
| Osaka | 53° | 39° | 1.4' | |
| Kyoto | 51° | 32° | 2.1' | |
| Nara | 52° | 34° | 2.8' |