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Free refund calculator — see your number in 10 seconds →A. Tokyo in, Tokyo out
- ¥5,000+ before tax per shop per day; refund method registered
- Nothing used from tax-free receipts
- Narita/Haneda: VJW set up, or kiosk — before bag drop
B. Multi-city with a domestic flight at the end
- Tax-free items in carry-on on the domestic leg
- Procedure at the final international departure airport
- Within 90 days of the first purchase
C. Cruise
- Shore-pass holders: passport (or copy) + landing permit at shops
- Procedure at your final departure port/airport, not at temporary departures
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Planning a Japan trip after Nov 1, 2026?
- Tax-Free Refund Field Guide ($7) — a step-by-step English guide to the new refund process, from shop to airport.
- Japan Trip Planner Pack ($9) — planning templates for a first Japan trip.
- Tax-Free Receipt Tracker 2026 (from $5) — spreadsheet that flags the ¥5,000 minimum, 90-day deadline and estimated refund per shop/day.
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Official sources
Rules checked October 30, 2026 (JST). Rules can change; always confirm with the official pages and your shop.
- Japan Tourism Agency — Refund Method for travelers (Japanese): www.mlit.go.jp
- Japan Customs — To Cruise Ship Passengers (PDF): www.customs.go.jp
- Japan Tourism Agency — Traveler FAQ (Refund Method, Japanese): www.mlit.go.jp