Japan Tax-Free Shopping Guide

Learn the current tax-free shopping rules in Japan, customs checks at departure, and the refund-system change scheduled for November 2026.

Total purchase amount (JPY)

Use the full receipt amount for a quick planning estimate, then confirm the actual store policy on site.

Estimated tax benefit

¥4,500

Approx. $30.00 USD equivalent for a rough trip-planning check.

¥5,000 - ¥29,9998%

¥30,000 - ¥99,9999%

¥100,000 - up10%

Tax-free process

Find stores with Tax-Free signs (免税). Make sure to spend ¥5,000+ in one transaction.

Present your passport at the checkout. The staff will need to see your visa/status.

Receive a tax-free form and receipts. Keep these together - you will need them at departure.

Show your purchases and tax-free forms at customs before departing Japan.

Don Quijote

ドン・キホーテ

Drugstore

Yodobashi Camera

ヨドバシカメラ

Electronics

Bic Camera

ビックカメラ

Electronics

Mitsukoshi

三越

Department Store

Takashimaya

高島屋

Department Store

AEON Mall

イオン

Shopping Mall