Entry requirements for US citizens
US citizens need a valid passport and no visa for tourist stays under 90 days in Japan.
The passport must be valid for the entire stay, with at least one blank page. The State Department recommends completing arrival procedures through Visit Japan Web beforehand; all visitors are fingerprinted and photographed on arrival. Japan's planned JESTA online pre-registration for visa-exempt visitors is reported as scheduled for fiscal year 2028, so it is not required in October 2026.