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At a glance
| Charge | Who pays | Amount | Refundable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumption tax | Everyone, included in shop prices | 10% (8% on food and non-alcoholic drinks) | Yes, on tax-free purchases of ¥5,000 or more before tax, after the customs check when you leave |
| Accommodation tax | Hotel guests in cities and prefectures that charge it | From ¥100 to ¥10,000 per person per night, depending on the place and the room price | No |
| Bathing tax | Guests at hot spring hotels and onsen facilities | Usually ¥150 per person per day | No |
| International Tourist Tax (departure tax) | Every passenger leaving Japan by air or sea, aged 2 and over | ¥3,000 per departure, included in the ticket | No |
| Miyajima Visitor Tax | Visitors to Miyajima (Itsukushima) near Hiroshima | ¥100 per visit, added to the ferry fare | No |
| Mt Fuji climbing fee | Climbers on the Yoshida Trail | ¥4,000 per person per climb, paid when booking | No |
| JESTA travel authorisation | Visa-exempt visitors, once the system starts (by March 2029) | Not yet set | No |
What you can and cannot get back
Only the consumption tax on goods you take out of Japan can be refunded. From 1 November 2026 you pay it in the shop and get it back after the customs check at the airport.
The other charges in this section are not refundable. The accommodation tax is collected by the hotel or added by your booking site, the departure tax is already in your plane or ship ticket, and local fees such as the Miyajima Visitor Tax are paid on the spot.
In this section
Accommodation taxRates in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hokkaido, Okinawa and other places, with a calculator.Departure taxThe ¥3,000 International Tourist Tax: who pays and who is exempt.JESTAJapan’s coming online travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors.Tax refund on shoppingWho can get the consumption tax back and what counts.
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About these amounts
Amounts are in yen and were checked on 18 October 2026 against the official pages listed below. Local governments change these taxes often, so the amount on your hotel bill or ticket is the one that counts.