Travel Alert - The Introduction of International Tourist Tax in Japan - Japan (English)

The Introduction of International Tourist Tax in Japan

Last Updated: 20/12/2018 02:01 AM

Please be informed that International Tourist Tax will be introduced as follows.

Effective Date

Applicable to tickets purchased on/after January 7, 2019 (Mon) and for travel on/after January 7, 2019 (Mon).

*Collected upon purchasing along with fares upon purchasing.

*It is also applicable when a ticket purchased before the above effective date is changed on/after the effective date.

Tax Amount

International Departures: JPY1,000 (consumption tax not applicable) per passenger (same amount for Adult/Child)

*Transit passengers from international flight to international flight within 24 hours will be exempted from this tax when connection made in the same PNR.

Please see the website of National Tax Agency for more details.