Heavy snow is predicted to fall in eastern and western area during the 2018 December to 2019 January holiday season. There may be possible train and flight delays and cancellations. Please check below resources for updates and details.

On January 3rd 2019 at approximately 6:10 pm JST, a strong earthquake (Magnitude 5.1) occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, southwestern Japan. According to Japan Meteorological Agency, this earthquake poses no tsunami risk.

Partners Information: Do you want to tour Nara City in the back of a chauffeur driven car and visit the major tourist sites and attractions in comfort and style? Then book this private tour today!

We are pleased to launch the Japan Visitor Hotline, a 24-hour, 365 days a year, multilingual call service for travellers in Japan.Call the Japan Visitor Hotline for tourist information, or if you need assistance in case of emergencies (accident or sickness) or for support during natural disasters.

Partners Information: One Japanese tradition is the practice of “Shichifukujin-meguri”, or “visiting the Seven Gods of Fortune”, during the New Year to pray for good luck and prosperity. Visitors make their way through seven temples or shrines located close to one another, each dedicated to one of the Seven Gods of Fortune. Completing the route will take you through the neighbourhood, making it the perfect opportunity to enjoy local delights.