What precautions work best against coronavirus?

The World Health Organization's advice largely mirrors that for flu:\n\nWash your hands regularly – this could be soap and water, or alcohol-based hand sanitizers (at least 60% alcohol)\nMaintain social distancing – avoid those who are coughing or sneezing (at least 1 m)\nAvoid touching eyes, nose and mouth – known points of entry for coronavirus\nPractice respiratory hygiene – covering your mouth when you cough, and disposing of tissues promptly followed by washing hands.

Do I need travel insurance?

Whether you are already in Japan, preparing for a trip, or are planning ahead, we recommend taking out comprehensive travel insurance. This is both to insure against the prospect of unforeseen medical expenses if the need arise, but also against changing travel plans as the situation develops.

What should I do if concerned by coronavirus?

Contact JNTO's Visitor Hotline. Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) operate a 24/7 visitor hotline service, available in English, Chinese and Korean. It can be called for assistance in case of accidents or emergencies relating to the coronavirus:\n\nFrom Japan 050-3816-2787\nFrom Overseas +81-50-3816-2787\nYou can also consult this list of medical institutions with foreign-language services.

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Renovation Works

Major Renovations around Japan

Japan's beauty and heritage is in no small part due to its dedication to preserving and maintaining traditional culture, including arts and historical structures. Be it the impact from earthquakes and typhoons or merely the natural passage of time, Japan goes to great lengths to protect its heritage and cultural assets.

For foreign tourists, this inevitably means some destinations in Japan will be undergoing restorative or renovation works at any given time. We do our best to maintain a list of the main restoration/renovation programs below that we feel may impact the visitor's experience to some degree — if you feel something is missing, feel free to let us know.

While every effort has been made to keep the information listed here complete and accurate, we advise to always check the official website for any place or event you intend to visit to get the most up-to-date-information