A threefold increase
Japan raised its international tourist tax, known as the departure tax, from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per person from 1 July 2026, Jiji Press reported on 29 June. The levy applies to anyone leaving Japan by air or sea and is collected as a surcharge on airfares and other tickets.
Revenue aimed at tourism
Departure tax revenue reached a record of about ¥52.5 billion in fiscal 2024, and is expected to reach ¥130 billion in fiscal 2026. The government says the money will fund tourism infrastructure and measures to manage overtourism.
What travellers should know
Tickets bought on or before 30 June keep the old rate, even for flights after 1 July. Japanese residents leaving the country also pay the higher amount. For more, see our tourism coverage and economy section.
Source: Jiji Press (29 June 2026), with travel-industry reporting from July 2026.
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