Fukuoka Airport Tax Refund: Kiosk Hours 06:00–21:00, Where to Go
At Fukuoka (FUK) international terminal, the customs kiosks run 06:00–21:00. Do the check before check-in and bag drop — after bag drop you can't, and you can't go back to the departure lobby after immigration.
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Key facts at Fukuoka
| Customs kiosks | 12 kiosks · International terminal 3F, south side, in front of counters J–M · 06:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Customs inspection (red) | Next to the kiosks · 06:00–21:00 |
| Visit Japan Web | Connect to the customs Wi-Fi, available only in the 3F departure lobby |
| Cash refund (JPY only) | After immigration, duty-free area next to HAKATA FOOD HALL · machines 06:00–21:00 · counter 07:00–21:00 |
| Other refund methods | Online, as the shop instructed |
| Deadline | Leave Japan within 90 days of purchase |
Flight before 6am or after 9pm?
The kiosk and inspection area hours listed by the airport are 06:00–21:00. If your departure is outside those hours, check with the airport or your airline in advance.
Domestic connection
Do the procedure at the airport where you leave Japan (Fukuoka Airport).
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Official sources
Checked November 1, 2026 (JST) against the official pages below. Rules and hours can change; confirm on the day.
- Fukuoka Airport — Refund system guide: www.fukuoka-airport.jp
- Japan Customs — Tax refund for visitors: www.customs.go.jp
- Japan Tourism Agency — Tax-free (refund method): www.mlit.go.jp