Question 1

Are there direct flights to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Several Canadian and Japanese carriers such as Air Canada, ANA and Japan Airlines offer direct flights to Japan, with the vast majority flying into Tokyo's two international airports, Narita International Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND). Air Canada seasonally offers direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka.

Question 2

Do I need a visa to visit Japan?

Accepted Answer

Canadian citizens do not need a visa if they enter Japan as a tourist and their stay does not exceed 90 days. Upon arrival, you must present a passport that is valid for the entire duration of your stay as well as proof of onward or return travel, such as an airline ticket and confirmed accommodation.

Question 3

Where should I fly to in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Japan is an island state and many major cities have their own airport, so your choice of airport will depend on your travel itinerary. As the majority of international flights arrive at one of Tokyo's international airports, the capital might be the perfect starting point for your journey. You can either catch a connecting flight to other regions of the country or travel onwards by rail as Japan has an extremely well-developed railway network, including the Shinkansen high-speed bullet trains which conveniently connect major cities in Japan.

Question 4

I want to visit Mount Fuji and the Five Lakes region. Where should I fly into?

Accepted Answer

The Five Lakes region is located in Yamanashi prefecture and is easily accessible from Tokyo. As the region is to the east of Tokyo, Haneda Airport is slightly closer and provides an easier and faster access to the busses or trains that depart from Shinjuku station and take you to Kawaguchiko, the closest station to Mount Fuji. If you prefer to fly to Narita International Airport in Tokyo, you can catch the Narita Express train which also goes to Kawaguchiko.

Question 5

How simple is it to fly to Japan with kids from Canadian airports?

Accepted Answer

To lessen the possibility that your kids would become fatigued throughout the Canada to Japan journey, think about making reservations with airlines that provide free internet connectivity. Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways are examples of airlines that offer unrestricted internet access between Canada and Japan. Your kids can watch their favorite animated networks or TV shows by using the internet services offered by these carriers, which lessens boredom.

Question 6

If I want to enjoy watching sports in Japan, where should they fly to?

Accepted Answer

When visiting Japan, consider flying through Narita International Airport (NRT) if you want to attend local sporting events and gaming-related activities. Tokyo, the nation's capital, is home to the bulk of Japan's stadiums. At Ryogoku Kokugikan Stadium, Japan National Stadium, and National Yoyogi Stadium, you may watch your preferred local soccer matches, especially on the weekends. From NRT Airport, getting to these stadiums is simple thanks to the availability of train system, rental cars, taxis, and buses.

Question 7

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Canada to Japan?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Canada to Japan. <a href='/flight-routes/Canada-CA0/Japan-JP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Canada to Japan?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Canada to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Canada-CA0/Japan-JP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Canada to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Canada to Japan with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Canada-CA0/Japan-JP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 10

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Canada to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Canada to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Canada-CA0/Japan-JP0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 11

Which airlines fly most frequently to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Air Canada connects Canada to Japan with 28 flights per week. ANA also offers 28 flights per week, while WestJet follows with 14 flights per week.

Question 12

How many airports are there in Japan?

Accepted Answer

There are 79 airports in Japan. The busiest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), with 28% of all flights arriving there.

Question 13

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Japan is Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), with an average flight price of C$ 645.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly to Japan?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Japan is Monday when round-trip tickets can be as cheap as C$ 1,325. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when round-trip prices are C$ 1,472 on average.

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost C$ 1,417 on average. Morning departures are around 8% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,604.

Question 16

What is the cheapest flight to Japan?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Canada found in the last 72 hours was to Tokyo Narita Airport, at C$ 608 round-trip. The most popular route is Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Airport (YUL) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was C$ 608.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canada to Japan?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Canada to Japan is January, when tickets cost C$ 1,173 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,355 and C$ 2,070 respectively.

Question 18

How far in advance should I book a flight from Canada to Japan?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on a flight from Canada to Japan, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Question 19

How many cities have direct flights to Japan?

Accepted Answer

From Canada, there are direct flights to Japan from 4 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Vancouver, with 76 direct flights each week.

Question 20

How many direct flights to Japan are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 16 direct flights from within Canada to Japan every day. Most flights (56%) depart in the morning.

Question 21

How many direct flights to Japan are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 111 direct flights from within Canada to Japan. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 22

How long is the flight to Japan?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from Canada to Japan takes 16h 55m, covering a distance of 14760 km. The shortest route is Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) with an average flight time of 10h 00m.

Question 23

How many long-haul flights are there to Japan each week?

Accepted Answer

There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Japan. Instead, there are 111 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Vancouver.

Question 24

What are the most popular destinations in Japan?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Fukuoka (48% of total searches to Japan). The next most popular destinations are Okinawa (44%) and Nagasaki (5%). Searches for flights to Shirahama (3%) are also popular.

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