The main entry point is Tokyo Narita International Airport, however Osaka’s Kansai Airport also receives direct flights from Australian operated by Japanese Airlines (JAL) and Qantas. Lowcost carrier Jetstar has direct flights to Oaska from Sydney and Melbourne and direct flights to Nagoya from Sydney.Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong), Malaysian Airlines (via Kuala Lumpur) and Singapore Airlines (via Singapore) offer the most popular indirect services.

The Japanese currency is the famous Yen (Approximately 92 JPY for 1 Australian Dollar)

Enjoy the mix of old and new in Japan's capital city, Tokyo. For a taste of 'Old Tokyo', the downtown Shitamachi area is the place to head for.The Asakusa-Kannon Temple is the area's main tourist draw. See the foreboding sight of Japan's highest mountain at 3776 metres tall, Mount Fuji, which may be climbed during the high summer.

Gaze out at the volcanic landscapes of the Bandai-Asahi National Park, a favourite with hikers, as is the dramatic Dewa Sanzan area and Mount Zao, which transforms into one of Japan's top ski resorts in winter. To the very north of Honshu, the stunning volcanic crater of Lake Towada is surrounded by the alpine landscapes of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

Hokkaido is home to the last of Japan's indigenous Ainu people, and the remnants of their distinct culture are a must-see. As is the scenery - large parts of Hokkaido are protected as National Parks, full of fantastic volcanic scenery, 'bottomless' crater lakes, hot springs and numerous mountain and ski resorts. Nagoya Castle is an impressive sight, as is Atsuta Jingu, one of Japan's most important shrines.

See the three famous cities of Kyoto, Nara and Osaka in the Kansai area of central Honshu. Kyoto remains Japan's star attraction. Founded in AD 794, the city's vast number of temples, shrines, museums and historical sites acts as a textbook to Japanese history, while her arts, crafts and cuisine rank among the country's finest. Dogo Spa is famous as being among the oldest in Japan. Ibusuki Spa, on the southern tip of Kyushu, also boasts some of the most famous hot springs in Japan and is renowned for its hot-sand saunas.

Australian passport holders can stay in Japan for 90 days without a visa.

Of course you can obtain a working visa for Japan. Click here to go to our section on working holiday visas in Japan.

if you need consular help in Japan:

Australian Embassy,

2-1-14 Mita,Minato-Ku,

TOKYO  108-8361

Telephone:  (+81)  3  5232  4111 

Fax:  (+81)  3  5232  4149

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