Japan Departure Tax Rises to ¥3,000 from July 2026
Japan has increased its International Tourist Tax from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 for travelers departing Japan by air or sea. The tax is usually included in airline or ferry tickets and is separate from visa fees.
Japan has raised its International Tourist Tax, commonly called the departure tax, from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 for people leaving Japan by air or sea.
The tax generally applies to both foreign visitors and Japanese residents when they depart Japan internationally. In most cases it is collected through airlines, cruise operators or ferry operators and included in the ticket price rather than paid separately at the airport.
The increase is part of Japan's wider effort to fund tourism infrastructure, crowd-management measures and visitor services as inbound travel continues to grow.
This departure tax is separate from Japan's visa-fee increase. Visa fees affect travelers who need to apply for a visa, while the departure tax is connected to leaving Japan on an international route.
Travellers should check the fare breakdown when booking flights or international ferries from Japan. The tax is small compared with the total trip cost, but it is useful to understand why some outbound ticket prices may be higher after the change.
The tax generally applies to both foreign visitors and Japanese residents when they depart Japan internationally. In most cases it is collected through airlines, cruise operators or ferry operators and included in the ticket price rather than paid separately at the airport.
The increase is part of Japan's wider effort to fund tourism infrastructure, crowd-management measures and visitor services as inbound travel continues to grow.
This departure tax is separate from Japan's visa-fee increase. Visa fees affect travelers who need to apply for a visa, while the departure tax is connected to leaving Japan on an international route.
Travellers should check the fare breakdown when booking flights or international ferries from Japan. The tax is small compared with the total trip cost, but it is useful to understand why some outbound ticket prices may be higher after the change.
Reference:
The Economic Times
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