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Getting there

Reaching Japan

Visa

Japan visa costs only SGD ~10/- (Rs ~500/-) for tourist visa. Easy application process.

Compared to other visa applications, this requires minimal documents to be submitted and turnaround time is also less.

Assistance for invitation letter?

Write to us, should you need any invitation letter.

Reaching Higashikawa

To Tokyo

There are direct flights from Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi. From end of March 2020, direct service from Bangalore to Tokyo will start.

From Narita

You could take a flight from Narita (NRT) to Chitose (CTS) and there on, it is a 2.5hr drive to Higashikawa.

(OR)

You could take a train from NRT to Haneda (HND) airport. This is a cheaper and faster option and therefore, recommended.

From Haneda

There are several flights through the day from HND to Asahikawa (AKJ) airport. Higashikawa is 15 to 20 min drive from Asahikawa airport.

In fact, the airport is closer to Higashikawa town rather than Asahikawa town.


Getting Around

Taxi

Taxi is available and also, a pick up can be arranged, should you choose to do so.

Rental Car

Recommended

Japan system of left side driving, similar to Singapore and India. It is recommended you get your International Driving Permit from your local Regional Transport Office and carry it along with your Indian Driver's License. You would then be able to hire rental car to get around. This is the best way to enjoy all that Higashikawa has to offer.

Rental Car Companies

Toyota

TOYOTA Rent a car Asahikawa Airport Shop

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Nippon

NIPPON RENT A CAR Asahikawa Airport

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Nissan

NISSAN Rent a car

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Times

Times CAR RENTAL

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Train

While visiting Tokyo, Osaka and other towns, it is recommended that you take Japan metro card. It can be used across all cities for public transportation.


Clothing

Depending on the season. Do talk to us. For winters, especially as temperatures can reach up to -20 degrees C.


Food

Higashikawa

Higashikawa has a lot of options for vegetarians and non-vegetarians.

Upon prior notice, additional vegetarian and vegan food options can be made available.

Indian ready to eat or easy to prepare options could be made available.


Payment, Simplified

Pass Card

Rather than having to worry about carrying currency within town, you can carry a smart card with pre-loaded money.

We are happy to share that all the shops in the entire town of Higashikawa accept the card.

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