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Version date: October 24, 2026. This website is for general travel planning only. It is not hotel, flight, insurance, financial, medical, visa, immigration, legal, or travel-agent advice. Hotel prices, flight schedules, event dates, transport rules, weather, disasters, and merchant terms may change at any time.

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Source checks and images

WhenJapan is a planning tool based on public sources and remote desk research. A checked date describes the source review at that time, not an in-person visit, stay, purchase or service test. Illustrations labelled as diagrams or examples are not photographs of actual conditions. Official photo links remain on the source website and do not transfer image rights.

Images labelled "AI-generated illustration" or "AI-assisted illustration" depict places or themes only. Building details, proportions, seasonal scenery, omamori patterns and colours may be simplified or differ from reality. They do not show current weather, crowds, areas open to visitors, usable routes, accessible facilities or product availability. Before booking, travelling or obtaining an omamori, check the venue's or organiser's latest information and official photographs.

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Itineraries, transport and access

Generated plans are drafts; the checker examines limited text structure and may miss problems. Neither confirms bookings, live timetables, weather, accessible routes, operating hours or suitability for your group. Allow for transfers, walking, queues, rest and last services. A high score or no warning does not mean a plan is safe or feasible. Unless stated otherwise, listed times are Japan local time.

Omamori and cultural descriptions

Descriptions of a charm's meaning reflect religious or cultural beliefs, not guarantees about health, fortune, relationships, weather or information security. Official listings do not establish same-day stock, colours, delivery availability or access to a particular counter.

Saved results and your legal rights

Shared links may produce a different result when source data changes; downloaded cards and screenshots can become outdated. Check current official notices before booking or travelling. Read the Terms of Use for the service conditions and liability limits. This disclaimer does not exclude liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, or any liability or consumer right that cannot lawfully be excluded.