Shingu is a city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It has many popular attractions, including Jofuku Park, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Kamikura Shrine, making it well worth a visit.
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Shingu Travel Guide
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Introduction
Shingu is a city in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. It has many popular attractions, including Jofuku Park, Kumano Hayatama Taisha, Kamikura Shrine, making it well worth a visit.
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COVID-19 Guide
Can I travel from United States to Japan?
Fully vaccinated travelers are permitted to travel from United States to Japan.Travelers who are not fully vaccinated are permitted to travel from United States to Japan.
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If I'm vaccinated, can I travel from United States to Japan?
Fully vaccinated travelers are permitted to travel from United States to Japan.
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If I'm not vaccinated, can I travel from United States to Japan?
Travelers who are not fully vaccinated are permitted to travel from United States to Japan.
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Do I need a COVID-19 test to travel from United States to Japan?
Requirements vary depending on your vaccination status. In general: All travelers permitted to enter Japan must carry proof of a negative nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) result issued no more than 72 hours prior to departure.
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Do I need to quarantine if I travel from United States to Japan?
Requirements vary depending on your vaccination status. In general: Unvaccinated travelers must undergo a 3-day or a 7-day quarantine either at home or at a designated location. Quarantine duration and location depends on the traveler's pre-departure COVID-19 test result.
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How often are COVID-19 travel restrictions updated?
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Staying in Shingu for a day post Kumano Kodo trek. Walked to the Kamikura Shrine precinct and enjoyed the serene greenness of the area. The first run of stairs leading up the hillside to this shrine is the steepest and most daunting, but the views over the city are totally worth the 500+ stair climb to this pretty little shrine. Just take it slow and easy and you'll reach your reward. There's a windy dirt trail that bypasses these steep stairs and leads from a flat rest point at the midpoint of the climb down to the bottom. It looks to some folks like it might be easier to take than the stairs, but I think the many tree roots on this path actually make it more dangerous, particularly if there's been rain and the soil is slick. Our legs went straight to muscle memory and enjoyed climbing up the steep steps. Spectacular views across Shingu to the sea.
A very enjoyable experience.
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