Japan Travel Insurance

The Best Travel Insurance for Your Trip to Japan

Introduction

Travel Insurance can be an overwhelming and confusing experience.

There are literally over a hundred companies and policy options in the market!

·      How do you know which is the best policy for you?

·      How do you know which companies actually protect you?

·      Which really pay out? 

·      What specific coverages do you need?

·      And most importantly, what do you do if you have a claim?

The only way to truly know which is the best travel insurance policy for your trip to Japan is to contact Travel Defend. We are a brokerage with access to every policy in America and are experts at all of them. Our concierge service will answer all your questions, ensure you get the perfect policy for your precise situation, take care of all the paperwork for you, and most importantly, ensure you get paid. The best part? You never pay a penny more to work with Travel Defend. All our benefits, with no downside- the ultimate win-win.

If you’re more comfortable purchasing a policy online – our revolutionary quote optimizer is for you. Our quote optimizer uses proprietary AI to automatically search through every policy in the country and immediately provide you with the ideal policy for your situation. It weighs your state of residence, the dollar amount of the trip, destination, dates involved and travelers ages to immediately determine which would be the best policy – SPECIFICALLY for you.

Travel insurance does a number of things. It can protect the trip cost, as well as provide medical coverage on the trip, trip delay, baggage delay, baggage loss and a number of other important coverages.

Any time you leave the country, travel insurance is a must. This would apply to any person of any age and on any trip. Traveling to a foreign country with no medical coverage can be a life altering devastating experience. The cost of travel insurance (when the trip cost is low) is typically very cheap but ciritcal. Medicare and many US based health insurance plans will not provide adequate medical coverage while traveling outside of the U.S.

In the last 6 months, missed connections, baggage loss, baggage delay and trip delay are up over 57%. Having coverage for all these potential scenarios is crucial. Travel insurance is powerful for many reasons- it can protect you financially, protect you medically and also protect you against the inconveniences of modern day travel.

 

Top 3 Things to Do in Japan

The Land of the Rising Sun has a unique charm and is one of the most captivating countries on the planet. There are many attractions to see, including old temples, palaces, hot springs, beautiful gardens, and quirky fun attractions such as real life Mario Kart. Everyone can enjoy a trip to Japan, whether they are travelling with their families or independently. Enjoy!

1. Climb Mount Osore and Soak in a Natural Hot Spring

Bodaji Temple is located on this mountain, which is considered one of Japan‘s three most sacred places. The air is filled with a persistent sulphur odour because of the volcanic activity in this area. Mount Osore is believed to be the entrance into the underworld. This is why it is called Fear Mountain. The temple is very popular and there are many overnight accommodations. Visitors come to this place for the hot springs that are near the temple. The hot springs are heated by the volcanic activity below the ground. Life Changing!

 

2. Watch Sumo Wrestling

 

 

Sumo wrestling, a Japanese sport with a long history, is a thrilling and old sport. Sumo began as a Shinto ritual where the fighters would wrestle to appease and entertain the gods. Today, it is a real spectacle anyone can enjoy. It‘s something that Japan should be proud of. The official Sumo Tournaments, or Basho, are only held six times a year,every other month starting in January. Price: 3,800 yen per seat in the arena; 38,000 yen per box.

 

3. Hike with Monkeys on Monkey Mountain

 

 

Monkey Mountain is one of the most unique experiences in Japan. The Japanese macaque is a native species of Japan. The hike takes only 30 minutes and offers a beautiful view of Kyoto. The monkeys are friendly and docile, which is why this place is so popular. It is important to remember that monkeys are wild creatures, so you should never stare them directly in their eyes. Unbelievable experience!

 

•Location: Iwatayama

•Opening Hours: 8.30am–5pm, April–October. 9am–4pm, November–March.

•Price: 550 yen