The Japanese government raised the International Tourist Tax (departure tax) starting today, July 1.
From July 1, 3,000 yen will be collected as an International Tourist Tax from all travelers, both Japanese and foreign nationals, when departing from Japan. Certain departures related to international passenger transportation contracts concluded before that date will remain subject to the previous 1,000 yen tax.
Crew members of aircraft and vessels, persons who are forcibly deported, those departing on government aircraft or government vessels (such as government-exclusive aircraft), transit passengers who depart within 24 hours after entering Japan, those who make an emergency landing while traveling between foreign countries, those who return to Japan after departure due to weather or other reasons, and children under 2 years old may be exempted from the tax, not subject to taxation, or granted a tax waiver if specific conditions are met.
The tax is collected by international passenger transportation operators such as airlines, and paid to the Japanese government by the end of the second month following collection. Users of private jets and similar services are required to pay the tax themselves.
The International Tourist Tax was introduced as a permanent funding source with the aim of expanding and strengthening Japan’s tourism infrastructure. Collection began on January 7, 2019, with the initial amount set at 1,000 yen.
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