Travel vaccines for Japan
Tetanus for most travellers, plus Rabies (bat lyssavirus), Hepatitis B and Japanese encephalitis where your itinerary calls for it, in one short consultation, one minute from West Hampstead station.
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- GPhC registered pharmacy
- Same-week appointments
- JE vaccine in stock
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50 West Hampstead travellers booked this week · Aqua Pharmacy, 59 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NB
Japan is a growing UK long-haul destination - Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido skiing and cherry-blossom tours. Vaccine needs are minimal for most travellers; Japanese Encephalitis is considered for extended rural or rice-paddy stays. NaTHNaC recommends Tetanus for most travellers to Japan, with Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies (Bat Lyssavirus) and Tick-borne encephalitis recommended for some travellers depending on itinerary. Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC-registered premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited) under the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy. We are a NaTHNaC-designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre and can usually fit you in same-week for Japan travel vaccines. Book online in 60 seconds.
What is included in your Japan travel consultation
Everything you need for a safe Japan trip, in one short appointment with a GPhC registered pharmacist.
Tetanus / Diphtheria / Polio (Td/IPV) booster
A 10-year booster is standard and covers the Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio bases in one injection.
Rabies (where indicated)
Recommended for rural stays, long trips, cyclists, backpackers, children, VFR travel and anyone likely to have close animal contact. Three-dose pre-exposure schedule on days 0, 7 and 21-28 (UK Green Book). Pharmacies cannot administer post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) - if bitten or scratched abroad, wash the wound thoroughly and go straight to A&E, NHS 111 or a local hospital.
Japanese Encephalitis
Two-dose course on days 0 and 28; considered for rural, rice-paddy or long-stay travel.
Hepatitis B
Three-dose course (0, 1, 6 months); for long stays, medical/dental work, tattoos or new partners abroad.
How your Japan appointment works
From booking to boarding in four short steps with a GPhC registered pharmacist.
1. Book online
Pick a time at aquatravelclinic.co.uk/booking. Most travellers get an appointment within the week.
2. Quick travel history
The pharmacist reviews your itinerary, accommodation, activities and medical history.
3. Vaccinate as needed
Tetanus as standard, plus Rabies (bat lyssavirus), Hep B and JE where indicated. Combined options available to reduce injections.
4. Practical advice
Written checklist covering food and water hygiene, mosquito bite avoidance for rural areas, and pharmacy access in Japan.
Travel vaccines for Japan - at a glance
NaTHNaC recommends Tetanus for most travellers to Japan, with Hepatitis B, Japanese encephalitis, Rabies (Bat Lyssavirus) and Tick-borne encephalitis recommended for some travellers depending on itinerary. Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited) under the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy.
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio (Td/IPV)
The 10-year Td/IPV booster is the main vaccine consideration for Japan. It keeps your Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio cover current in one injection - it can be added to any Aqua consultation.
Rabies (Bat Lyssavirus)
In Japan rabies risk is largely limited to bat exposure. Pre-exposure vaccination is considered for cavers, wildlife workers and children in cave areas. At Aqua we use the three-dose pre-exposure schedule on days 0, 7 and 21-28 (UK Green Book). Pharmacies cannot administer post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) - if you are bitten or scratched abroad, wash the wound thoroughly and go straight to A&E, NHS 111 or a local hospital.
Japanese Encephalitis
Considered for rural rice-paddy areas of Japan during transmission season, longer stays and adventure travel. Two-dose course on days 0 and 28 - we can accelerate for last-minute departures where clinically appropriate.
Hepatitis B
Three-dose course (0, 1, 6 months) recommended for longer stays, medical or dental procedures, tattoos, piercings and new sexual partners abroad. An accelerated schedule is available for shorter lead times.
Tick-borne encephalitis
Present in the forested and rural regions of Japan. Recommended for hikers, campers, cyclists and long-stay travellers. Three-dose primary schedule with boosters; an accelerated schedule is available for last-minute departures.
Book your appointment
Aqua Travel Clinic is at 59 Mill Lane, West Hampstead NW6 1NB, one minute from West Hampstead station. The clinic is operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1123406), part of Naspram Pharma Limited. All consultations are supervised by the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy. Book a Japan appointment online. Most travellers are sorted in a single 15-minute appointment.
Japan travel questions, answered
In West Hampstead
Exit West Hampstead station, head north up West End Lane, turn left onto Mill Lane. We are at number 59, on your right.
Aqua Travel Clinic · 59 Mill Ln, London NW6 1NB
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One short appointment for Tetanus, plus Rabies (bat lyssavirus), Hepatitis B and Japanese encephalitis where your itinerary calls for them, with a NaTHNaC-aligned, GPhC-registered pharmacist.
Aqua Travel Clinic, operated by Aqua Pharmacy (GPhC premises 1123406, owned by Naspram Pharma Limited). Superintendent Pharmacist: Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel (GPhC 2045157).
- NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro: Japan country page· NaTHNaC · accessed 2026-06-10
- UKHSA Green Book: Japanese Encephalitis (Chapter 20)· UK Health Security Agency · accessed 2026-06-10
- WHO: International Travel and Health: Japan· World Health Organization · accessed 2026-06-10
- GPhC Register: the Superintendent Pharmacist at Aqua Pharmacy· General Pharmaceutical Council · accessed 2026-06-10
- GPhC Register: Aqua Pharmacy, Premises 1123406· General Pharmaceutical Council · accessed 2026-06-10
Page reviewed by Sanjay Mukundkumar Patel MPharm (GPhC 2045157), Superintendent Pharmacist of Aqua Pharmacy. Aqua Pharmacy (Premises 1123406) is owned by Naspram Pharma Limited and operates Aqua Travel Clinic in West Hampstead. Country-entry rules can change at short notice; check NaTHNaC or your airline before travel. This page is informational; it does not replace a clinical consultation.