Japan

low health riskAsia

Generally low-risk travel destination. Consider Japanese Encephalitis if your itinerary includes rural farming areas during transmission season.

Vaccines listed

Vaccines that are recommended for Japan

Required for entry

No vaccines are currently required for entry

Recommended

Vaccines recommended for travellers to Japan

General information only. Confirm your personal requirements with TravelHealthPro and your GP or travel health nurse before booking.

Recommended · 3

Hepatitis ATravel

2 doses2 weeks before travel

TetanusRoutine

1 boosterAny time

Japanese EncephalitisTravel

2 doses4 weeks before travel

Official sources for Japan

VaxiGo's recommendations are sourced from these authoritative bodies. Click through to read the official guidance for Japan and confirm with your GP before booking.

TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC)

UK Health Security Agency

Country-specific outbreak surveillance and pre-travel guidance for Japan.

CDC Travel Health: Japan

US Centers for Disease Control

International travel health notices, recommended and required vaccines.

WHO International Travel & Health

World Health Organization

Global vaccine standards and travel health guidance.

✦ Travel health advice primarily sourced from NHS and TravelHealthPro guidelines, supplemented by CDC and WHO guidance. Confirm your personal requirements with your GP or travel health nurse before your trip.