What do I need to do at the airport for Japan Tax Refund?
Before checking eligible goods into your baggage, go to the designated customs-confirmation area or Tax-Free kiosk and follow the instructions, which may include scanning your passport.
This page is general reference information based on Japan's refund-based Tax-Free system starting November 1, 2026. Procedures and rules may differ by store, refund provider, airport or port, and may change. Please check the latest information with the Japanese government or the store where you shop.