New Costs & Rules

Japan’s new taxes, fees and refund rules for visitors, in one place.

What Did 2026 Add to Your Japan Trip Bill? Every New Fee, Tax and Rule in One Table (Kept Updated)The one confirmed 2026 increase on nearly every trip is the departure tax: ¥2,000 (≈ $13) more, already in your airfare.Where to Get Your Tax Refund at the Airport: Counter Locations and Opening Hours at Narita, Haneda, Kansai (and Beyond)Everywhere, the order is the same: scan your passport at a customs terminal before you check your bags, within 90 days of purchase. (Kobe Customs (Tak…Japan's New Tax Refund System, Explained the Way You'll Actually Use It (From November 2026)Do I pay the full price in the store? Yes. For sales from November 1, 2026, tax-free shops sell to visitors at the tax-inclusive price. The old system…