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Cherry blossoms — sakura
Late March to early April; Ueno, Chidorigafuchi, Philosopher's Path Kyoto.
Visit / Tourist Visa
🇯🇵 Japan
short-stay tourist visa (single / multi).
Japan tourist visa — Tokyo, Kyoto, cherry blossoms, Mt Fuji.
Visa type
Short-Stay Tourist Visa (Single / Multi)
Stay
Up to 90 days per entry
Validity
3 months (single) / 3 years / 5 years (multi)
Processing
5–7 working days after submission
Entry
Single / Multiple
Overview
Japan Short-Stay Tourist Visa (Single / Multi) — 2026 guide
Japan issues short-stay tourist visas via VFS Mumbai/Chennai/Bengaluru/Kolkata on behalf of the Consulate-General of Japan. Single-entry (90 days), 3-year and 5-year multiple-entry visas are available. Mark Consultant files Japan tourist visas with cherry-blossom, autumn-leaves and JR Pass itineraries.
Why this visa
Highlights of the Japan visa
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Shinkansen bullet train
JR Pass Tokyo-Kyoto in 2h 15m at 320 km/h.
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Mt Fuji + Hakone
Chureito Pagoda, Lake Kawaguchi, Hakone hot springs.
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Kyoto's 1,600 temples
Fushimi Inari torii, Kinkaku-ji, Arashiyama bamboo.
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Tokyo + Osaka food
Sushi Jiro, ramen alleys, Dotonbori street food.
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No visa fee for Indians
Consular fee waived under India-Japan agreement — pay only VFS.
Places to visit
Top attractions in Japan
Tokyo
Shibuya crossing, Asakusa Sensō-ji, Akihabara, TeamLab Planets.
Kyoto
Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Gion geisha district, Arashiyama.
Osaka
Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Universal Studios Japan.
Mt Fuji + Hakone
Chureito Pagoda, Fuji Five Lakes, hot springs.
Nara
Bowing deer at Nara Park, Todai-ji temple giant Buddha.
Hiroshima + Miyajima
Peace Memorial, floating torii gate at Itsukushima.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- 1Genuine tourist purpose
- 2Sufficient funds — ~¥8,000/day
- 3Return travel arrangements
- 4Explanation letter of visit
Documents
Documents checklist
📄Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with 2 blank pages
📄Recent passport-size photographs (as per country specs)
📄Completed visa application form
📄Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
📄Hotel booking / accommodation proof for entire stay
📄Bank statements — last 6 months (personal + salary account)
📄ITR / Form 16 — last 3 years
📄Employment letter / NOC from employer with leave approval
📄Cover letter with detailed travel itinerary
📄Travel insurance (minimum coverage as per country)
📄Explanation of reasons for visit (formal letter)
📄Detailed day-wise itinerary
📄Guarantor's affidavit if visiting friend/family in Japan
Our process
Pune to boarding — filing timeline
01
VFS Japan appointment
Book at VFS Mumbai/Chennai/Bengaluru/Kolkata.
02
Fill form + itinerary + docs
Cover letter, itinerary, financials.
03
Submission
Passport + docs at VFS.
04
Consulate decision
5–7 working days.
05
Passport collection
VFS courier or pickup.
Fee & timeline
Investment
Total cost
Free of consular fee (India-Japan agreement) + VFS + professional ₹12,000+
Processing time
5–7 working days after submission
Insider tips
Pro tips from Mark Consultant
- ★ JR Pass must be bought online BEFORE Japan arrival.
- ★ Cherry blossom season (last week March, first week April) — book flights 4+ months ahead.
- ★ Cash-heavy country — carry yen; Suica IC card for transit.
- ★ IC card works on trains, buses, konbini stores nationwide.
FAQs
Japan visitor visa FAQs
Is Japan tourist visa free for Indians?
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The Japanese consular fee is waived for Indian nationals under the India-Japan agreement — you only pay the VFS service charge, courier, and professional fee.
Can I get 3 or 5-year multi-entry Japan visa?
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Yes — genuine repeat travellers with strong financials qualify for 3-year (89-day stays) or 5-year (multi-entry) visas. First-timers usually get single-entry 90-day visas.
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