Japan has reopened its borders: here we reveal the best restaurants and noodle bars in the country
Eat for fun in the Land of the Rising Sun: Japan has finally reopened its borders, so get your chopsticks ready and dive into this deliciously enchanting land. Stay at least one night at a 'ryokan' inn to dine in yukata robes ' Hokkaido oysters at Tokyo's famous Tsukiji fish market Place your noodle order at a vending machine in Tokyo's Shinagawa station
Travel to Japan is back - and the good news is that the pound is strong against the yen. From Tuesday, visa-free holidays for independent travelers will be possible for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Those who are not vaccinated need a negative Covid test taken within 48 hours of departure, and masks are still required on public transport and in many indoor settings.
The silver lining is the dynamic state of the pound against the Japanese yen - up 6.5% year on year, according to Post Office Travel Money. Currently the exchange rate is 153 yen per pound.
"Japan is actually really good value when you're there - especially the food: 60 pence for a plate of sushi, £5 for a bowl of the ramen noodles delicious flavors you've ever tasted,” said James Mundy of InsideJapan, a specialist Japanese tour operator.< /p>
Here's our guide to getting the most a good exchange rate and b eat well.
RESTAURANTS WITH DRESSES
Arrange to stay for at least one night in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) to enjoy a dinner in a yukata dress,...
Travel to Japan is back - and the good news is that the pound is strong against the yen. From Tuesday, visa-free holidays for independent travelers will be possible for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Those who are not vaccinated need a negative Covid test taken within 48 hours of departure, and masks are still required on public transport and in many indoor settings.
The silver lining is the dynamic state of the pound against the Japanese yen - up 6.5% year on year, according to Post Office Travel Money. Currently the exchange rate is 153 yen per pound.
"Japan is actually really good value when you're there - especially the food: 60 pence for a plate of sushi, £5 for a bowl of the ramen noodles delicious flavors you've ever tasted,” said James Mundy of InsideJapan, a specialist Japanese tour operator.< /p>
Here's our guide to getting the most a good exchange rate and b eat well.
RESTAURANTS WITH DRESSES
Arrange to stay for at least one night in a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) to enjoy a dinner in a yukata dress,...
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