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Japan Packing List Generator

Create a printable packing checklist for Japan based on your travel season, trip length, laundry plans and activities like hiking, onsen or skiing.

How it works: choose when you're travelling, your trip length and what you'll be doing. The list updates instantly — tick items off as you pack. Your ticks are saved only in this browser. Pair it with our full Japan packing guide.

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Packing tips for Japan

  • Pack light. Trains have limited luggage space and many stations involve stairs. Big bags over 160 cm total need a reserved seat on the Tokaido/Sanyo/Kyushu Shinkansen — see our Shinkansen guide.
  • Buy on arrival: toiletries, Heattech layers, umbrellas and most medicines are easy to find in Japan.
  • Medicines: some common medicines are restricted in Japan; check the Ministry of Health rules before you fly (see our entry guide).
  • Plugs: Japan uses Type A (two flat pins) at 100V — many devices are dual-voltage, but check.