1. Arrival in Japan: Upon arriving in Japan, you will typically go through passport control. If you are in transit and continuing your journey to another country without leaving the airport, you may follow signs or instructions for "Transit" or "Transfer."
2. Checking In for the Connecting Flight: Find your airline's transfer counter or check-in desk to confirm your onward journey. Check if your baggage will be automatically transferred to your connecting flight or if you need to collect and re-check it.
3. Transit Area: Most major airports in Japan have dedicated transit areas for passengers who are not entering the country. These transit areas are usually located within the secure airside zone and offer facilities like duty-free shops, restaurants, seating, and restrooms.
4. Customs Clearance: In most cases, you will not have to go through Customs when transiting through Japan if you remain in the transit area and do not enter the country. This means that you can stay within the airport without undergoing customs checks.
5. Entering Japan: If you choose to leave the airport and enter Japan during your stopover, then you will need to clear Customs and Immigration. You will need to present your passport and may have to fill out a customs declaration form.
6. Connecting to the Next Flight: Once you have completed any required transit procedures or cleared Customs (if necessary), proceed to your departure gate based on the information provided on your boarding pass.
7. Recheck Baggage: If you had to collect your checked baggage during transit, make sure to re-check it at the airline counter before proceeding to the departure gate.
8. Departure: Go through security screening before boarding your connecting flight.
Remember, these are general guidelines, and specific transit procedures may vary based on the entry requirements of the destination country and the airline's policies. It is always a good idea to confirm any transit or customs-related queries with your airline or the relevant embassy or consulate offices.
