Do you need a visa for Japan with a British passport?
Visa-free
With a British passport you enter Japan without a visa.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Japan?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| High | 2° | 3° | 8° | 14° | 17° | 21° | 25° | 26° | 23° | 16° | 11° | 5° |
| Rain (mm) | 39 | 56 | 125 | 122 | 178 | 203 | 235 | 218 | 198 | 113 | 67 | 51 |
Plan your trip to Japan
Budget, itineraries, seasons and places to see: our full destination guide.
Japan itinerary: 3 weeks from Tokyo to Kyoto