🧳 Australia to Japan: visa, money, time & plugs
Planning a trip to Japan on a Australia passport? Here is the visa rule for your trip, today's exchange rate, the time difference, plugs, safety level and local tips. Change the countries to plan another trip.
Australia to Japan at a glance
- Visa: Visa-free for up to 90 days – You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Money: Japanese yen (JPY)
- Time: Japan (Tokyo) is 2 hours behind Australia (Canberra) right now.
- Plugs: Yes, bring an adapter: Japan uses plug type A, B, and Australia uses I.
- Voltage: Voltage is different (230 V at home, 100 V in Japan). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
- Driving: on the left
- Emergency: 110 police · 119 fire & ambulance
- Tipping: Not customary and can cause confusion
- Best time: Mar–May and Oct–Nov – mild weather, cherry blossoms and autumn colours
Visa rule updated 17 February 2026.
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Australia to Japan – questions
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Japan?
Visa-free for up to 90 days. You can enter without a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. (Visa data updated 17 February 2026.)
What currency is used in Japan?
The Japanese yen (JPY). Use the converter on this page to see today's rate against your Australian dollar.
What is the time difference between Australia and Japan?
Japan (Tokyo) is 2 hours behind Australia (Canberra) right now.
Do I need a plug adapter in Japan?
Yes, bring an adapter: Japan uses plug type A, B, and Australia uses I. Voltage is different (230 V at home, 100 V in Japan). Check your charger says 100–240 V before plugging in.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Japan?
On the left.
What is the emergency number in Japan?
110 police · 119 fire & ambulance.
When is the best time to visit Japan?
Mar–May and Oct–Nov – mild weather, cherry blossoms and autumn colours.
What is the U.S. travel advisory level for Japan?
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, updated 15 May 2025). U.S. advice: Exercise normal precautions in Japan.
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Visa data: Passport Index Data (MIT licence), updated 17 February 2026. Travel advisories: U.S. Department of State (public domain). Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API. Official sites: Wikidata (CC0) and government websites. Country facts: RoamSun country guides.