Japan Visa Requirements
For 🇧🇭 Bahrain passport holders
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond stay
Blank Pages
At least 1 page required
Multiple Entry
Single entry
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Travel Essentials
Health & Safety
Vaccinations
Routine vaccines (MMR, DPT, etc.), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Japanese Encephalitis (for rural areas)
Tap Water
Safe to drink
Money & Costs
Practical Info
Emergency Numbers
Police: 110
Fire/Ambulance: 119
Emergency (English): 03-3501-0110
Getting There
Culture & Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
March-May (cherry blossoms) and October-November (autumn foliage) are the most popular times. Summer is hot and humid; winter is cold but great for skiing.
Cultural Notes
Bowing is the traditional greeting. Avoid talking loudly on public transport. Don't stick chopsticks upright in rice.
Insider Tips
Learn basic Japanese phrases. Cash is still widely used. Remove shoes when entering homes and some restaurants. Tipping is not customary.