DON’T FORGET
PassportsandVisas
✓ Yourpassportandvisashouldhavebeentakencareof90days beforedeparture.Yourpassportmustbevalid(notexpired)within6 monthsofyourdeparturedate,andyourvisamustbevalidwithin3 months.
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Alltravelersmusthaveavalidpassport.Yourticketshouldhaveyour completename,asitappearsonyourpassport.
ForU.S.citizens,novisaisrequired. Iftravelingtoanothercountry fromthisdestination,pleasecheckVisarequirementsat https://www.passportindex.org/travel-visa-checker/
Tipping
Tipsareanimportantportionoftheearningsfortourguidesanddrivers. Werecommendthefollowingtipamountsforgrouptravelers:
ThecurrencyusedinJapanistheJapaneseYen.U.S.dollars arenotacceptedinJapan.Travelersareencouragedtogoto theirlocalbankforcurrencyexhcangebeforetraveling. Forexchangerates,pleasevisit:TheXeCurrencyConverter https://www.xe.com Each
Electricity & Technology
Adapters
Japan primarily uses Type A and B electrical outlets. The standard voltage is 100V, and the frequency is either 50 Hz or 60 Hz, dependingontheregion.
Before leaving home, purchase an international adapter so you may connect your devices to the country's outlets. Make sure this adapter is sufficiently powerful for your device/appliance. Also, a converter can be purchased to convert the different voltages. Adapter/converterkitsthatincludetheentirerangeofplugscanbe purchasedatanyelectricalsupplystoreoronAmazon.
It is not recommended to buy electronic devices abroad unless you are sure that the current it uses is compatible with the current at yourhomecountry.
What to Pack
SpiritualItems
Bible
Rosary
Catholic Mass Missal
Documents
Passport
I.D.
Flight documents
Medicine
Dramamine (for motion sickness)
Advil, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, etc
Pepto / Imodium
Laxatives
Sleep-aid
Allergy medication
Cold/flu medicine
Bandages
Flight
Head/neck pillow
Eye mask
Ear plugs
PersonalCare
Travel laundry detergent
Deodorant
Soap/body wash
Shampoo/conditioner
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Lip balm/Chapstick
Brush/comb
Lotion/moisturizer
Nail clippers
Feminine items
Hand sanitizer
Plastic bags for laundry
Power converter/adapter
Camera
All device chargers
Extra batteries
Weather
We suggest checking out the weather online prior to packing to get an idea of what the weather will be like during your trip. See the attached charts for average temps year round
Tokyo,Japan
TravelDay
ArrivingattheAirport
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Arriveatleast4hoursbeforeyourinternationalflightto allowtimeforcheck-inandsecurity.
Checkinattheairlinedeskanddropoffcheckedbaggage (makesureitʼstaggedtoyourfinaldestination).
Gothroughsecurityscreeningandproceedtoyourdeparturegate.
Haveyourpassport&boardingpassreadyatalltimes.
ArrivingAtYour Destination
Immigration&PassportControl:
Afterlanding,proceedtoimmigration.
Haveyourpassportreadyforinspection.Ensureitisstampeduponentry.
CollectyourLuggagebyproceedingtobaggageclaimtopickupyourcheckedbags.
GoThroughCustomsanddeclareanynecessaryitems.
MeetYourNativityPilgrimageRepresentative.Ourguidewillbewaitingoutsidethe customsareatogreetandassistyou.
DuringthePilgrimage
BePunctual:Wake up early and be ready each morning to fully participate in the day’s itinerary.
RespecttheSpiritualExperience:FullyengageinMasses,prayers, andvisitstoholysites. StayEnergized:Eatwell,stayhydrated,andrestwhenpossible.
BeOpentoGrace:Allowthisjourneytodeepenyourfaith andbringyouclosertoChrist.
StayingSecure
Useananti-theftbagorneckpouchforvaluables.
Keepyourpassportonyouatalltimes.
Staywithyourgroupandfollowyourguideʼsinstructions.
WhatIfPlansChange?
Flightdelays:Check with your airline for rebooking options.
Lostluggage: Report immediately to airline customer service.
Emergencymedicalneeds:Notify your guide, and they will assist in finding medical care.
