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Travel Insurance for japan

Traveling to Japan is an exciting experience, but unexpected situations like medical emergencies or trip cancellations can occur. Having the right travel insurance ensures you're protected from these risks, so get 1Cover Travel Insurance...It's the One thing you need when One thing goes wrong.

Medical Cover

Unlimited medical benefits should you get sick or have an accident including 24-hour emergency medical assistance, ambulance fees and medical evacuations.

Luggage Cover

Cover for luggage and personal effects stolen, lost or damaged during travel. 

snow sports Cover

Add our Winter Sports Pack to ensure you are covered if you plan on exploring one of Japan's famous ski resorts.

Cancellation Cover

Choose your level of cover for cancellation fees and lost deposits for pre-paid travel arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances.

travel Documents

Cover for the replacement cost of your travel documents including passports, travel documents or travellers cheques lost or stolen from you during your Journey.

Theft of Cash

  • Cover for the following items stolen from your person; bank notes, cash, currency notes, postal orders and money orders. 

 

 

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japan Travel Insurance Benefits

If you're looking for the best possible coverage for your next Japanese adventure, look no further than our comprehensive policies. 

Policy Benefit Comprehensive/ Frequent Traveller

Medical

 

Overseas Emergency Medical Assistance^

Unlimited

Overseas Emergency Medical & Hospital Expenses^*

Unlimited

Includes Dental Expenses (per adult)^

$1,000

Resumption Of Journey^*

$3,000

Hospital Cash Allowance^*

$5,000

Permanent Disability^*

$25,000

Loss of Income^*

$10,400

Luggage

 

Credit Card Fraud & Replacement

$5,000

Includes Travel Documents & Traveller's Cheques

Yes

Theft Of Cash

$250

Luggage & Personal Effects

$15,000

Luggage & Personal Effects Delay Expenses

$250

Cancellation

 

Additional Accommodation & Travel Expenses*

$2,000

Includes Family Emergency*

Yes

Includes Emergency Companion Cover*

Yes

Cancellation Fees & Lost Deposits*

Unlimited

Disruption Of Journey*

$2,000

Alternative Transport Expenses^

$5,000

Ancillary

 

Personal Liability#

$5 million

Domestic Pets^*

$500

Domestic Services^*

$500

Rental Vehicle Insurance Excess#*

$5,000

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Japan Travel Insurance FAQs

  • Will You Pay My Hospital Bills If I get Sick Or Injured In Japan?
  • Please refer to the PDS and policy schedule and check if your sickness or injury is a claimable event and is covered. If you are hospitalised, or if you are treated as an outpatient, or if the total cost of the treatment will exceed $1000, please contact our emergency assistance service as soon as possible to obtain their prior approval.

    In circumstances where the claim is approved, we can then provide written guarantees of payment of reasonable expenses for emergency hospitalisation that may be required while you are in Japan.

  • Am I Covered For Off-Piste Skiing & Snowboarding in Japan?
  • Read up about our Winter Sports Pack add-on to see what we cover for winter sports activities. 

  • What Do I Do If I get robbed in Japan?
  • If you are robbed while you’re on holiday, you should report the theft to the police or nearest local authority immediately. You will also need to obtain a written report to be used as supporting documents for your claim

  • Can I Apply To Extend My Travel Insurance Policy while I’m in Japan?
  • Yes, of course. If you want to extend your policy while you’re in Japan,  the easiest way to do this is via the Policy Manager.

    You'll need your policy number (available in the email confirming your policy), and a few other simple details. Log-in and extend your trip, add destinations, or buy add-ons/extras.

    Make sure you extend your policy before it expires (please keep in mind Australian AEST/AEDST). If you have trouble, you can email us at [email protected].

    Please note there may be instances where a policy extension is not available. 

  • Am I Covered For Natural Disasters?
  • Travel insurance provides cover for weather events as long as they are unforeseen. If you do get caught up in an unforeseen event while you are in Japan and you are injured or your trip is interrupted, 1Cover can assist.

    Our policies do not cover claims for losses caused by an event that you were aware of at the time of purchasing your policy. Once an event has become published in the mass media, it is expected that you have purchased your insurance with this knowledge in mind.

    1Cover will, where possible, issue travel warnings in relation to such large-scale events and the dates and times after which they are no longer considered unforeseen events.

  • Can I Choose My Excess?
  • Sure. If you choose a lower excess, it means you'll pay less if you need to claim, but you'll pay a little bit more upfront. If you opt for a higher excess, it means you'll pay less now and a little bit more if you need to claim.

  • I travel to Japan a few times a year. What’s the best policy for me?
  • We have a policy called Frequent Traveller which allows you to take as many trips under one policy for 12 months and enjoy comprehensive coverage on each one. There is a limit to the maximum length of each trip on these policies. You can travel to one or more destinations with this policy. 

    Find out more about our annual travel insurance policies here.

  • Do you cover seniors travelling to Japan?
  • We can provide cover to people of all ages. If you have any pre-existing medical conditions we may require a little more information from you and some exclusions may apply. See here for more details. 

  • Can I Get Extra Cover For My High-Value Items?
  • Laptop computers, cameras, mobile phones…they’re all things we need on at home and on holiday. That’s why you can choose a bit of extra protection for your can’t-live-withouts. All you need to do is include and specify certain high-value items that aren't automatically covered when you're buying your policy.

    Note: the items cannot be older than 12 months, and you can't specify items like jewellery, watches, bicycles and watercraft (apart from surfboards).

 

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The One thing These Aussies Needed in Japan

 

Khoa's Bacterial Infection

Khoa ended up with a bacterial eye infection while on holidays in Tokyo. He was admitted to hospital, where he stayed overnight and received IV antibiotics to clear the infection.

Despite only spending one night in the hospital, the medical and treatment expenses added up to nearly $26,000 which 1Cover took care of. 
 

I'm Really Happy With The High Level Of Care & Service Provided.
 
 

Gina's Snowboarding Injury

A nasty snowboarding accident in Happo-Hakuba brought Gina’s trip to an early end and left her with a fractured tailbone and in a lot of pain.

1Cover covered $12,000 for her medical expenses, transfers, and flights so Gina and her partner could come home early.

I was alone in a foreign country but i felt fully supported.
 

Robin's Cancelled Flights 

When Robin’s flight from Tokyo to Sapporo was cancelled with no guarantee of a flight for two days, she decided to take the almost 10-hour train ride to Sapporo. That train was then cancelled due to bad weather, and Robin was stuck for two days until the trains were back on line.

1Cover was able to reimburse Robin the cost for the train tickets and additional accommodation.
 

Claiming for my train tickets was a breeze - unlike dealing with the airline! 
 

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the One thing guide to japan

 

The key to having an amazing Japanese experience is to step outside of your comfort zone but what does that mean? A lot of what Japan has to offer will seem completely foreign and maybe even a little strange and intimidating at first, so follow our guide to the One Thing you should do in Japan.

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The One Japanese Ski Resort You haven't heard of

You’ve probably heard of Niseko, Hakuba, and Nagano. But it’s likely you don’t even know about this epic resort in the very northeast of Japan.  

Snowboarding Tips
The One Tip For Snowboard Newbies in Japan

Are you snowboarding for the first time while in Japan? Then here's the one bit of advice every snowboard beginner needs to know.  

 

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Emergency Contacts & How To Claim

We hope nothing goes wrong on your trip to Japan. But if it does, the resources in this section can help you.


Australia has an Embassy and several consulates throughout Japan. These offices provide a range of services to the general public, including consular, passport, visa and immigration, citizenship and cultural relations services. You can visit the Australian Embassy in Tokyo, or the Consulate-General in Osaka or Fukuoka, or the Consulate in Sapporo.

 

 

Be informed. Be prepared. If you're across The Australian Government's SmartTraveller website, you'll have all the latest information for your trip to Japan. SmartTraveller is a trusted resource for Australian travellers and is updated regularly, so make sure you bookmark this handy resource.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you need emergency assistance in Japan, please call our 24/7 emergency medical assistance line.

For non-emergency assistance, you can message our Sydney-based support centre seven days a week

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If something happens to you and it's not an emergency, you can start the claims process whenever it's convenient to you. Visit our online claims platform, and if you have all the necessary documentation, your claim will be processed in 10 business days. 

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If you have any other questions or queries, please visit our Contact Us page. 
If you are experiencing an emergency, please use the details on our Emergency Assistance page.