How to travel to Bhutan from Japan (Tokyo)? Yak Holidays
This travel blog features information on Flights/Travel to Bhutan from Japan (Tokyo), Bhutan visa for Japanese citizens/nationals and more.
The Japanese nationals / citizens wishing to travel to Bhutan should book a pre-paid holiday package with one of the Travel Agencies / Tour operators in Bhutan like us (Yak Holidays International). The same Bhutan Travel Agency will make the entire travel arrangements like:
- Processing visa for Bhutan.
- Booking the hotels / resorts.
- Tour guide and transportation including airport pick up and drop.
- Booking your flights to Bhutan (You can also book directly from Drukair and Bhutan Airlines website).
- Arranging ponies and yaks for trekking.
- Trekking staff.
- Trekking equipment and more.
The Tiger’s nest monastery in Bhutan.
How much does it cost to visit Bhutan from Japan?
The visitors wishing to travel to Bhutan from Japan (Tokyo) or any other country (Except for Indian citizens) have to pay US $ 100 per person per night as Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) to the Royal Government of Bhutan. Besides the Sustainable Development Fee, the tourists have to pay entry fees for monuments and festival visits which depend on your itinerary.
Our package rates given below are inclusive of Sustainable Development Fee (SDF). These rates apply uniformly to trekking, cultural tour or festival trips.
- Solo traveler: US $ 340 per night.
- 2 persons in a group: US $ 280 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
- 3 persons or more in a group: US $ 270 per person per night stay in Bhutan.
The beautiful Dochula pass (3140 m).
The daily package rates are same for tours, trekking, festival tours and other activities. Please check our Bhutan travel links for more information on tours, festivals, trekking and other related information.
6 Simple steps to get Bhutan visa for Japanese citizens / nationals:
- Book your Bhutan trip with a local Tour Operator such as Yak Holidays (us).
- You have to wire transfer full payment to the account of your Tour Operator in Bhutan.
- Please send a copy of the wire transfer receipt.
- You have to send the scanned copy of the photo page your passport (s).
- Your Bhutan Travel Agent / Tour Operator will process the e-Bhutan visa on your behalf which normally takes 2-3 working days. The local Tour Operator will e-mail you a copy the e-Bhutan visa after it is approved. You are now eligible to travel to Bhutan.
- The actual visa is stamped in your passport upon arrival in Bhutan at the Paro airport.
The duration of visa depends on the length of the Bhutan trip booked with your Tour Operator.
Bhutan visa cost is US $ 40 per person per trip. It is payable along with your Bhutan trip cost.
A sample of passport copy for Bhutan visa.
Please note that no Embassies or Missions abroad can issue Bhutan visa for Japanese citizens / nationals except the Department of Immigration, Thimphu Bhutan.
Flights to Bhutan from Japan (Tokyo):
- Fly to Bangkok (Thailand) and connect your flight to Paro Bhutan.
- Fly into Bhutan from Kathmandu (Nepal).
- Kathmandu – Paro – Kathmandu fare: US $ 466 (Economy class) & US $ 710 (Business class).
Baggage allowance:
- 30 kg for economy class, 40 kg Business class.
- Hand carry is 5 kg in economy class, 7 kg in business class.
Passport validity for travel to Bhutan:
The validity of passport for travel to Bhutan should be minimum of 6 months.
The view of Paro International airport.
Cabin Baggage / Hand carry:
- 5 Kg in Economy class & 7 Kg in Business class.
Excess baggage charge:
The charge per kg of excess baggage is equivalent to 1.5 % of one way Adult fare.
Note for Passengers traveling to & from Bangkok: Drukair & Bhutan Airlines fly to and from Suvarnabhumi international airport.
The view of the Himalayas from your flight:
The seats on the Bhutan flights are allocated on the “First come, first serve” basis at the check-in-counter at the port of entry into Bhutan.
Your flights to and from Bhutan are scenic and are your ultimate mountain flights. The passengers always scramble for the best seats in your flight. You can see the up-close view of the Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest. Yes, you heard it right.
If you are flying in from Kathmandu, request the ground staff at the check-in-counter to allocate the seat on the left, possibly by the window. You will see a beautiful mountain panorama. One can see five mountain peaks all above 8000 m, Mt. Everest (8848 m), Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586 m), Mt. Lhotse (8516 m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8188 m) and finally Jomolhari (7326 m).
But if you enter Bhutan from Bangkok or Kolkata, then you will see the panoramic Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Jomolhari. You may request for a seat on the right.
Your chances of seeing these scenic high points on the surface of the earth will be better if you travel in early spring or winter or in autumn. The morning flights are even better as there will be less or no clouds to obstruct the mountain ranges.
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No, the Japanese airlines do not operate direct flight from Tokyo, Japan to Paro Bhutan. In fact, no international airlines or Bhutanese airlines operate direct flight to and from Japan.
The most recommended route to fly to Paro Bhutan from Tokyo, Japan is via Bangkok (Thailand) and then connect your flight flight into Paro by Drukair or Bhutan Airlines.
No, it is not possible to get Bhutan visa for Japanese citizens / nationals upon arrival in Bhutan. You have to obtain e Bhutan visa issued by the Department of Immigration, Bhutan well in advance to travel to Bhutan.
The most recommended Bhutan trip packages from Tokyo, Japan are:
The Royal Government of Bhutan and the Japanese government do share a very cordial diplomatic relation. However, the Royal Government of Bhutan does not have an Embassy in Japan nor the Japanese Government has one in Thimphu Bhutan.
The view of Himalayas from Drukair flight to Bhutan.
COVID-19 update on travel / flights to Bhutan from Japan:
There are NO COVID-19 restrictions for travel to Bhutan from Japan or any other country. The visitors to Bhutan need not undergo quarantine for COVID-19 and RT-PCR test is not required to enter Bhutan.
