Japan’s international tourist tax increased from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per departure on July 1, 2026. For most visitors, this is not a fee you need to pay separately at an airport counter: it is generally collected as part of the price of the ticket or other fare used to leave Japan.
The short answer: if you depart Japan on or after July 1, 2026 and the tax applies to your trip, budget ¥3,000 per traveler. It is a departure tax rather than a nightly hotel tax, so it is normally charged once when leaving Japan rather than every day of your trip.
How much is Japan’s tourist tax in 2026?
The international tourist tax is ¥3,000 from July 1, 2026. The previous amount was ¥1,000. This is worth adding to current trip budgets, especially for families and groups where the per-person charge adds up.
When do travelers pay it?
The tax is collected when departing Japan and is generally included in the fare charged by the airline or other carrier. That means most travelers will not need to make a separate cash payment at immigration or at an airport tax desk.
Is this the same as hotel or accommodation taxes?
No. Japan’s international tourist tax is a national departure tax. Some destinations can have separate accommodation-related taxes or local charges, so do not assume the ¥3,000 departure tax covers every tourism-related tax you may encounter.
How much should families add to their budget?
As a simple planning allowance, two travelers should account for ¥6,000, three travelers ¥9,000 and four travelers ¥12,000 if the tax applies to each traveler. For a fuller estimate covering accommodation, food, transport and sightseeing, use our Japan Travel Budget Guide 2026 and Japan Travel Budget Calculator.
Does the tax change whether Japan is affordable?
For most international trips, the departure tax is a relatively small part of the total cost compared with flights, accommodation and long-distance transport. It matters most as a budgeting detail that should not be missed, rather than as a reason by itself to change an itinerary.
Plan the rest of your Japan costs
If you are still building your route, use our Japan Trip Planner. Travelers comparing rail costs can also read Japan Rail Pass or Individual Tickets? and our Suica, PASMO or ICOCA guide.
Planning note: Tax rules, exemptions and collection procedures can change. Confirm the rules that apply to your ticket and departure with your carrier and official Japanese government travel information before travel.