Japan Update
From JUN 10, 2022, our country will ease the border restrictions welcoming international leisure travelers to visit via the guided package tours, ahead of a full resumption of inbound tourism.
JTB Global Marketing & Travel is proud to be appointed as one of the authorized travel company to organize the package tours for our business partners and their guests.
To prevent the spread of infection and ensure the safe travels of travelers into our country, Japan Government has compiled a guideline that outlines points that all the involved travel companies, accommodation providers and other tourism-related personnel should be followed when accepting foreign tourists at each stage of a tour, from the planning of the tour to its completion.
The following is a summary of the guideline includes the points to be noted to prevent the spread of infection, and emergency measures to be taken in the event of a positive outbreak or other emergency.
1. Tour Planning
・All itineraries preparation should take into consideration the prevention of the spread of infection by avoiding close proximity and use facilities that take thorough measures to prevent the spread of infection.
・The itinerary of the tour must be predetermined.
・A tour guide must accompany the participating travelers throughout the entire tour, from entry into Japan to departure from Japan.
・Travelers must arrive from a country on the "Blue List” within 14days prior to the entry in Japan
・All travelers must have ERFS (Immigrant Health Confirmation System) and JTBGMT is the authorized company to register for the participating guests that join the tours organized by us.
2. Reservation Conditions
All participating guests must be informed prior of below guidelines and obtain their consent during selling as well as the time of reservation:
・Practice good health and hygiene measures such as wearing a mask and washing/sanitizing the hands, maintain physical distance, avoid crowded areas or closed spaces with poor ventilation
・Pre-register on Visit Japan Web and use the Fast Track service for a smooth entry into Japan
・Purchase private medical insurance that covers medical expenses related to Coronavirus infection and provides adequate coverage and service.
3. Measurements to be taken before tour departure
・JTBGMT as your DMC to arrange the package tours shall provide training for tour guides on compliance with infection prevention measures and other relevant matters, and shall ensure that the significance of infection prevention measures and the measures to be taken are fully understood, taking into account their vaccination status.
・The accommodation and restaurants using in the tours we arrange are all meeting the safety measurement standards.
4. Measurements to be taken during the tours
・The tour guide shall ask the participating guests to take necessary measures in accordance with the infection prevention policies, etc. currently in operation in Japan. During the tour, if there is any doubt about the application of the policy, etc., the tour guide should make decisions in light of the surrounding circumstances and domestic standards.
・Tour guides shall request participating guests to report any symptoms of new strains of coronavirus infection including fever, respiratory symptoms, fatigue, etc.
・Tour guides should take appropriate measures to identify the range of persons in close contact with the tour participant in the event of a positive outbreak.
・In order to properly identify the range of persons who have come into contact with the virus, JTBGMT are requested to keep a record of the tour participants' activities during the tour (including information on facilities used, seat locations on transportation, etc.).
5. Measurements to be taken after the tours
・We kindly ask you to request participating guests reporting if they test positive for new coronavirus infection within one week of their return. Please notify JTBGMT the information promptly in case any positive case is occurred.
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