Key facts
Best time to visit March to May and October to November
Terrain city, mountain, countryside
Plugs A and B (100 V) — check that chargers accept 100–240 V
Currency Japanese yen (¥) Japan weather by month General seasonal patterns to help you pack — not a forecast. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Japan typical weather by month Month Conditions What to expect January
Cold
Snow Cold; heavy snow in the north February
Cold
Snow Cold March
Cool Cool, early blossoms April
Mild Cherry blossom season in many cities May
Mild Pleasant June
Rainy
Humid Rainy season (tsuyu) in most regions July
Hot
Humid
Rainy Rainy season ends, heat builds August
Hot
Humid Hot and humid September
Hot
Humid Warm, typhoon season October
Mild Pleasant autumn November
Mild
Cool Autumn colours December
Cold Cold, dry
Japan travel essentials by season On top of your usual basics, these are the items our packing rules add for Japan in each part of the year.
January Cold; heavy snow in the north
Passport (check validity for your destination)
Visa or e-visa printout and approval email
Travel insurance policy details
Forex card or international debit/credit card + some local cash
2–4 passport-size photos
One outfit covering shoulders and knees (temples, religious sites)
Thermal innerwear (top and bottom)
Insulated / down jacket Gear to consider: adapters , travel pillows , power banks
Full list for January April Cherry blossom season in many cities
Passport (check validity for your destination)
Visa or e-visa printout and approval email
Travel insurance policy details
Forex card or international debit/credit card + some local cash
2–4 passport-size photos
One outfit covering shoulders and knees (temples, religious sites)
Scarf or stole (sun, dust, AC, temples)
Universal travel adapter Gear to consider: adapters , travel pillows , power banks
Full list for April July Rainy season ends, heat builds
Passport (check validity for your destination)
Visa or e-visa printout and approval email
Travel insurance policy details
Forex card or international debit/credit card + some local cash
2–4 passport-size photos
Sandals or flip-flops
Shorts
Loose, breathable cotton or linen clothes Gear to consider: adapters , travel pillows , organizers
Full list for July October Pleasant autumn
Passport (check validity for your destination)
Visa or e-visa printout and approval email
Travel insurance policy details
Forex card or international debit/credit card + some local cash
2–4 passport-size photos
One outfit covering shoulders and knees (temples, religious sites)
Scarf or stole (sun, dust, AC, temples)
Universal travel adapter Gear to consider: adapters , travel pillows , power banks
Full list for October Getting to Japan from India The packing list generator only offers the ways of travelling that actually reach Japan.
Flight Direct Direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Tokyo; one-stop from other cities.
Train Not possible Not reachable by train from India.
Car Not possible Not reachable by road from India.
Bus Not possible Not reachable by bus from India.
Cruise Not possible No regular passenger cruise service from India. Before you go
Indian passport holders need a visa for Japan. Check whether the eVisa route applies to you.
Japan uses 100 V. Most phone and laptop chargers are rated 100–240 V, but hair tools often are not.
Luggage forwarding services (takkyubin) let you send big bags between hotels. Travelling to more than one country? Use the international trip checklist for visas, adapters and currencies across your route.
Guides for Japan Travel Essentials
Travel essentials for an international trip from India: passport, visa, forex, insurance, adapters, roaming and packing — a complete pre-departure checklist.
Updated 10 September 2026
