Tax-free

This is a guide to directly managed tax-free stores.
For specialty stores, please check with each store.

Tax-Free Eligibility

  • 1. Have a passport or landing permit
  • 2. Less than 6 months after entering Japan
  • 3. Those whose status of residence meets the conditions for tax exemption

Tax-Free Amount

【Consumables and Consumption Tax Exemption】

・Tax-exemption is available for purchases exceeding 5,000 yen, but not exceeding 500,000 yen (tax excl.).

* Purchased items must be placed in a tax-free bag, and cannot be opened/used within Japan.

【General Goods and General Tax Exemption】

・Tax-exemption is available for purchases exceeding 5,000 per person (tax excl.)

General goods and consumables can be combined and purchased tax-free for purchases exceeding 5000 yen (tax excl.)

* The requirements are the same as those for "consumables tax-exemption", and products cannot be opened or used within Japan.

Examples of Non-Eligible Products

・SONY game consoles and Nintendo Switch series game consoles.

・Products which are difficult to control the quality of (frozen foods, etc.)