Travel to Japan

When travelling to Japan, make sure to check the following resources to help gather all information and plan your trip to Tsukuba: 

If you wish to discover how to get anywhere by plane, train, bus, ferry and car, the website rome2rio.com allows you to enter any destination and any place to leave from, and it offers you all travel possibilities, duration and prices. 

VISA Information

What specific documents you will need to carry with you when you travel to Japan depend on your nationality. Participants can check entry requirements on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website.

SETAC is not responsible for content on third-party sites, and you should always check with your country’s government travel website or the Japanese embassy in your country for the latest information.  


Invitation Letter Request Form

To request a personalized invitation letter, please log in to your account and return to this page.


Once you are logged in, you will see the form below. After you have filled out the form, your request will be sent to the SETAC office. Please allow at least five business days to receive your letter via email.

Please note that SETAC cannot contact any embassies on your behalf. They have informed us that any documents sent directly to them from SETAC will be destroyed and that applicants should bring all relevant documents with them to their interview. Furthermore, SETAC has no control over the visa application process or the decision of the visa adjudicator in the embassy or consulate.

For questions, please contact [email protected].