12th September 2022
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara told local TV the cap on daily entries could be lifted in the “not so distant future”. It comes as ski companies look forward to the winter and entry made easier. NEW
Earlier this month the number of foreign tourists allowed to enter the country was raised to 50,000 per day from 20,000.
Incoming tourists are no longer required to travel with a guide, though they are subject to local Covid-19 Regulations.
We reported on the move at the time:
Skiing in Japan. Image c/o Mabey Ski
Individuals must arrange their visits through a travel agency.
All tourists must also obtain a visa to enter Japan.
Some local media reports suggest the government may scrap the daily cap on arrivals altogether.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiji Kihara also said a weak yen was “most effective in attracting inbound tourism”.
Image c/o PlanetSKI
This article was originally published by Planetski.eu. Read the original article here.
