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Japan is an island country off the east coast of Asia. Known as the land of the rising sun, Japan offers the world a vast experience, especially in travel. When you travel to Japan, you visit one of the most advanced countries, rich in history, culture and tradition, art and architecture, fashion, and a blend of modernism.
But wait! Consider purchasing a Japan travel insurance policy before planning your trip. This policy can help cover all unforeseen expenses incurred during travel emergencies. For instance, you may suffer from a severe illness during the journey, leading to hospitalisation.
Before you set off on your trip, ensure you have the correct travel insurance for Japan to secure you financially throughout your journey. Your plan can provide many benefits if things go awry anytime during your trip.
Yes, travel insurance is mandatory when travelling to Japan. Japan requires travellers to own comprehensive travel insurance that also has medical coverage. This is one of the necessary documents to apply for a tourist visa to Japan.
You can easily purchase your international travel insurance from Digit online through our simple, quick and hassle-free process.
A $50,000 Japan International Travel Insurance plan from India for 4 days for 1 adult starts from ₹515 only (GST extra).
Visas are obtained directly from Japanese embassies and consulates, although the visa application process can be completed entirely online.
Japanese visas can be grouped into four main categories:
Offers coverages for the most common mishaps that can be encountered on an international trip.
This plan not only covers you for the most common mishaps on your trip but also keeps you protected from each hiccup, so your trip goes just how it should!
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Emergency Accidental Treatment & Evacuation Accidents occur at the most unexpected times. Unfortunately, we can’t save you there, but we can surely help you get the best treatment. We cover you for immediate medical treatment that results in hospitalization. |
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Emergency Medical Treatment & Evacuation God forbid if you fall ill during your trip in an unknown country, don’t panic! We will take care of your treatment costs. We will cover you for expenses like hospital room rent, operation theatre charges, etc. |
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Personal Accident We hope this cover is never required. But for any accident during the trip, resulting in death or a disability, this benefit is there for support. |
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Daily Cash Allowance (Per day/Max 5 days) When on a trip, you manage your cash efficiently. And we do not want you to shell out anything extra for emergencies. So, when you are hospitalized, you get a fixed daily cash allowance per day, to manage your daily expenses. |
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Accidental Death & Disability While this cover has everything like the emergency accidental treatment cover, it has one extra layer of protection. It also covers death & disability while boarding, de-boarding or are inside the flight (Touchwood!). |
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Emergency Dental Treatment If you encounter acute pain or meet with an accidental injury to your teeth on the trip, resulting in emergency dental treatment provided by a medical practitioner, we will cover you for the expenses incurred due to the treatment. |
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Smooth transit covers |
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Trip Cancellation If unfortunately, your trip gets cancelled, we cover the pre-booked, non-refundable expenses of your trip. |
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Common Carrier Delay If your flight gets delayed by more than a certain time limit, you get the benefit amount, no questions asked! |
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Delay of Checked-in Baggage Waiting at the conveyor belt is annoying, we know! So, if your checked-in baggage is delayed for more than 6 hours, you get the benefit amount, no questions asked! |
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Total loss of Checked-in Baggage The last thing that can happen on a trip is your baggage getting lost. But if something like this happens, you get the benefit amount for the entire baggage getting permanently lost. If two out three bags are lost, you get a proportional benefit, i.e. 2/3rd of the benefit amount. |
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Missed Connection Missed the flight? Don’t worry! We will pay for extra accommodation and travel needed to reach the next destination shown on your ticket/itinerary if, you miss a pre-booked onward flight because of a delay in the flight. |
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Flexible Trip |
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Loss of Passport The worst thing to happen in an unknown land is to lose your passport or visa. If something like this happens, we reimburse the expenses, if it is lost, stolen or damaged while you are outside of your country. |
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Emergency Cash If on a bad day, all your money is stolen, and you need emergency cash, this cover will come to your rescue. |
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Emergency Trip Extension We don’t want our vacations to end. But we don’t want to stay in a hospital too! If due to an emergency during your trip, you need to lengthen your stay, we will reimburse the cost of hotel extensions and return flight rescheduling. The emergency could be a natural calamity in your travel area or an emergency hospitalization. |
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Trip Abandonment In case of emergency, If you had to return home early from your trip, that would be really sad. We can’t fix that but we will cover charges for alternate travel arrangements and non-refundable travel costs like accommodation, planned events and excursion expenses. |
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Personal Liability & Bail Bond Due to an unfortunate incident, if there are any legal charges against you while you are travelling, we will pay for it. |
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Coverage option suggested above is only indicative and is based on market study and experience. You may opt for any additional coverages as per your requirement. Please call us at 1800-258-5956 in case you want to opt for any other coverages or wish to know further details.
To read about the policy in detail please click here.
Digit's Travel Insurance from India to Japan covers most things that could go wrong during your vacation. We are completely open in all that we do. Understanding what your travel insurance does not cover is critical, just like knowing what is covered. The following are some exclusions that our travel plan will not cover:
After you buy our international travel insurance for Japan, you live tension free as we have a 3-step, completely digital claims process!
Give us a call at 1800-258-5956 (if in India) or drop a missed call & we’ll call back in 10 mins.
Upload the required documents & your bank account details, on the link sent.
We’ll take care of the rest!
On the Digit app or website, select the geography/country, number of travellers and date of birth, and click ‘View Prices.’
Select the plan, sum insured, and click ‘Continue.’
Next, fill in your personal and nominee details, complete health declaration, click ‘Pay Now’ and complete the payment.
You’re done! The policy document will be sent to you via email, SMS, and WhatsApp. You can also access it 24/7 on the Digit App.
Disclaimer: Your policy is subject to the terms and conditions mentioned in your policy schedule and the policy wording. It is important that you thoroughly review these documents before making any decisions.
Whilst comparing travel quotes from different insurance companies, make sure you are aware of the following:
The Japanese yen is Japan's official currency. It is the third most traded currency in the world after the United States dollar (USD) and euro (EUR). It also ranks globally as the fourth reserve currency after the USD, euro, and British pound (GBP).
Japanese yen banknotes are issued by Japan's central bank, the Bank of Japan, in four denominations - ¥1,000, ¥2,000, ¥5,000 and ¥10,000. Yen coins are issued in six denominations - ¥1, ¥5, ¥10, ¥50, ¥100 and ¥500.
As of 1st July 2024, the currency exchange rates of the Japanese Yen are as follows:
Note: You cannot use any currencies other than Japanese Yen anywhere in Japan.
Japan is popularly called the Land of the Rising Sun. Japan is famous for its scenic beauty, food, and cleanliness. Japan is the world's leading country in cutting-edge technology, such as bullet trains and Japanese cars. Furthermore, Japan is deeply connected to its tradition and culture.
Springtime is the best time to visit Japan with blooming cherry blossoms and vibrant flowers all around. Unfortunately, being the peak season, this time of the year (March to May) remains the most crowded. However, if you are looking forward to great hiking, the summer months (June to August) can be an excellent choice for your trip.
While travelling across Japan, you have to follow some guidelines to stay safe and protected. Here are some of them:
Note: Always opt for travel insurance before planning for an international trip. International travel insurance can protect you financially in case of losses and damages. It provides coverage for theft, passport loss, flight cancellation, medical treatment, etc.
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Disclaimer -
Your policy is subjected to terms and conditions mentioned in your policy schedule and policy wording. Please go through the documents carefully.
The information mentioned here about the countries, visa fees and others is taken from different sources. Digit Insurance is not promoting or recommending anything here. Please verify the same before you book your tickets, apply for a visa, buy a travel policy or make any other decision.
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