How to Fill Out the Japan Schedule of Stay Form

As part of the Japan visa application process, tourists must fill out the Schedule of Stay Form. This document needs to show your planned itinerary, including hotels, tours, and attractions you’ll visit. We have a sample form below to help you, but if you are planning to book your trip soon, save our Klook promo code TRAVLISTS to get an extra 3-8% discount on activities and accommodations in Japan.

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In a nutshell

  • What is the Schedule of Stay Form? Also referred to as the Taizai Yoteihyo or itinerary in Japan, the Schedule of Stay Form is a visa requirement for foreign travelers. Your goal is to show your planned itinerary concisely, providing details about your trip.
  • What information do I need to provide? You will need to outline your plan. At this point, you are not expected to have confirmed bookings of flights, activities, or hotels. However, you will need to share your planned itinerary per day, including tours you’ll join, hotels you’ll stay in, and other pertinent details. This information will be used by the Embassy of Japan to assess the purpose and period of your stay.
  • What are some recommended activities to put in the Schedule of Stay? Consider including this theme park in Osaka, this sightseeing tower in Tokyo, or this fun bus tour in Kyoto!
  • Take note! While the goal of submitting an accomplished Japan itinerary form is to show your activities as a temporary visitor, you need not include the full details of your trip, such as where you plan to eat or shop.

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Download the Japan Schedule of Stay Form

Before we get started with the step-by-step guide, click below to get the Schedule of Stay template that’s provided by the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines.

How to Fill Out: Daily Schedule of Stay in Japan

When you open the form, you should see a blank itinerary template on the first page, followed by two samples provided by the Embassy. Here’s how I filled out the form (For emphasis, I used red text, but be sure to use black.):

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Date (Year-Month-Day)

Type in the date when you make the itinerary or plan to submit your Japan visa application. Use the format YYYY.MM.DD, i.e. 2023.12.15.

For example, if you plan to accomplish your Schedule of Stay on December 15, 2023, you can write 2023.12.15. If it is February 1, 2024, you can type in 2024.02.01. 

Name

For the part that says The schedules of stay in Japan of the visa applicant and others are as follows, you simply have to squeeze in your name and the number of people who will travel with you under the same itinerary, if applicable.

Since I plan to travel alone, I tweaked the format a bit: The schedule of stay in Japan of [JAPAN VISA APPLICANT NAME] is as follows. 

Date Column

Under the Date column of the Japan visa itinerary form, type in the dates of your travel, starting from when you expect to arrive in Japan through your departure date. You can use the date format YYYY.MM.DD for consistency.

Since the goal of this exercise is to show your planned activities as a tourist, it is best not to skip any date even if you have nothing planned yet.

Activity Plan

List down the places that you plan to visit in Japan, as well as the activities, attractions, and tours that you are planning to book. Your answers here may be tentative, but make sure to take advantage of this portion of the Schedule of Stay to prove that you will travel to Japan for sightseeing. Moreover, you don’t have to supply the full details of your itinerary. Having 2-3 entries per date will do.

Some recommended activities that you can include are as follows:

  1. Visit the new Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter attraction.
  2. Go sightseeing at the tallest building in Japan.
  3. Explore the Kansai region via train (with this money-saving pass!)
  4. Tour the stunning Kamishikimi Kumanoimasu Shrine.

Contact

For this part of the Japan visa itinerary form, you may put the contact number of the accommodation that you plan to stay in. If you’ll travel extensively (e.g. Tokyo to Osaka) and plan to book 2 properties, make sure to write their respective contact information.

Since I can still be reached via my mobile number in the Philippines (my plan is to rent a pocket WiFi!), I also included this information.

Accommodation

Type in the name of the hotel that you plan to book and their address. Use ‘Same as above’ for the dates that you intend to stay in this property.

Here are the popular accommodations that you may consider:

  1. SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Shin-Osaka
  2. Soho Asakusa Hotel
  3. Book & Bed Tokyo Shinjuku Hostel
  4. Little Japan
  5. Hotel the One Shinimamiya
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Sample Osaka Itinerary for Japan Visa Applicants

To help you fill out the Schedule of Stay in Japan, here are some of the popular activities and attractions in Osaka that you may want to consider:

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Street Go Kart Experience by Akiba Kart Osaka

Traveling with your family? Get to Namba, Dotonbori, Osaka Tower, and more aboard a go-kart for a one-of-a-kind experience! Available packages include the 1-hour and 2-hour rides, which start at $77, if not discounted. Learn more about the Akiba Kart Osaka here.

Harukas 300 Observatory 

Enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree view of Osaka at the Harukas 300 Observatory.

Hep Five Ferris Wheel & the Osaka Castle via Osaka Amazing Pass

If you’ll travel with your friends, it’s best to get the money-saving Osaka Amazing Pass, which grants automatic individual access to attractions like the Osaka Castle, Hep Five Ferris Wheel, Umeda Sky Building, and more! Klook offers the 1-day or 2-day Osaka Amazing Pass at a reduced price here and you may even get more discounts if you’re a first-time user!

Spa World, Osaka

How about some time to unwind? If you want to gain a relaxing experience, be sure to visit this majestic spa paradise that houses two onsens and a swimming area! You may book Spa World in Osaka here.

Universal Studios Japan™

Spend the day at Universal Studios Japan™ where you can enter the worlds of Harry Potter, Spiderman, Jurassic Park, Jaws, Terminator, Shrek, and more! You can easily book a 1-day Studio Pass to visit all the exciting attractions. Express Passes are also bookable!

Sample Tokyo Itinerary for Japan Visa Applicants

Here are some of the things to do in Tokyo that you can consider adding to your Schedule of Stay in Japan:

Tokyo Disneyland®

No Tokyo trip is complete without a visit to Tokyo Disneyland®! If you’re a fan of The Little Mermaid, you must also not miss the Mermaid Lagoon Theater in DisneySea.

TeamLab Planets Tokyo

With over 2.3 million visitors since its opening, TeamLab has become quite the must-visit attraction in Tokyo. Families and friends will enjoy the mysterious art displays here, which are interactive and very Insta-worthy! Check out the discounted ticket price for TeamLab Planets here.

Tokyo Skytree® Observation Deck

Known as the tallest free-standing tower to date, Tokyo Skytree® offers superb views of the Tokyo Cityline and even Mount Fuji! Get to the top of the tower by booking your ticket here.

Shibuya Bar Hopping Night Tour

Solo travelers and Travel BFF’s, this one is for you! Experience the night scene in Tokyo by participating in this popular tour that’ll take you to a variety of the best local bars in one exciting night! You can check out the full details and itinerary here.

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