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Japan price incl. taxJP¥388
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥353
In USD≈ US$2
⚠️ Needs JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day
 Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
Kakaku.com rating ★ 4.39
Pros: The 60-day supply is very cheap, making it easy to keep taking
Pros: Capsules mean no sour taste
Pros: Easy to find at drugstores and online
Cons: Vitamin C only (plus a little B2); buy a multivitamin separately if you want one
Cons: Capsules are a bit harder to swallow than tablets; some dislike the capsule taste
 Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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DHC Vitamin C Hard Capsule 60 days

DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 · DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 120粒

Price JP¥388 · tax-free JP¥353
Flights OK on the plane
Source Kakaku.com · 10-23
OTC Medicines & Health Goods

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥388 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21.

DHC's vitamin C food with nutrient function claims (a dietary supplement, not a medicine); 2 capsules a day provide 1,000mg of vitamin C. The 60-day supply is very inexpensive.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-23 · sources at the end

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥388 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥353 at the register (≈ US$2).Below the threshold on its own: you need JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) at one store on one day to buy tax-free. How the new tax-free refund works ›

Customs rules differ by country and region. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: OK on the plane. No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

Kakaku.com rating ★ 4.39/5 (23 reviews), not our own rating.

Pros: The 60-day supply is very cheap, making it easy to keep taking; Capsules mean no sour taste; Easy to find at drugstores and online

Cons: Vitamin C only (plus a little B2); buy a multivitamin separately if you want one; Capsules are a bit harder to swallow than tablets; some dislike the capsule taste

Good for: People who want to pick up a few cheap packs of vitamin C | Not for: People who want medicine-grade vitamins

Sold at drugstores and pharmacies in Japan. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-23 · prices for reference only · names: DHC Vitamin C Hard Capsule 60 days / DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥388–529
Tax-free price
JP¥353
In USD (reference)
≈ US$2

Japan price: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-23 (shipping not included)
Below JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own: combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandDHC
ModelDHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 120粒
TypeVitamins
Japanese drug classificationFood (health food)
Contains ephedrine-type / codeine-type ingredients (per ingredient list)No
Volume / count120 pieces
Main ingredients (per package)Vitamin C (1,000mg per daily serving of 2), vitamin B2

Spec sources: Kakaku.com product information, DHC official site

Taking it home: country by country

Customs rules differ by country; check your own customs authority before you travel. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China Allowed Packaged foods: reasonable amounts for personal use can usually be brought in
Hong Kong Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Macao Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Taiwan Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Singapore Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
South Korea Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United States Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Thailand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Malaysia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Philippines Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Vietnam Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Indonesia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
India Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Australia Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
New Zealand Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Canada Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
United Kingdom Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Germany Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
France Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Italy Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.
Spain Allowed Packaged food and cosmetics: usually fine to carry as personal items, subject to your destination's customs rules.

Flights (all destinations): OK on the plane: No batteries, liquids or dangerous goods: OK in carry-on or checked baggage

This model: TBD. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

No counterpart model listed yet.

Reviews

Third-party rating: 4.39 / 5 (23 reviews)
Rating source: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-23
The rating comes from a third-party site and is not our own. Pros and cons are our summary of public reviews.

Pros

  • The 60-day supply is very cheap, making it easy to keep taking
  • Capsules mean no sour taste
  • Easy to find at drugstores and online

Cons

  • Vitamin C only (plus a little B2); buy a multivitamin separately if you want one
  • Capsules are a bit harder to swallow than tablets; some dislike the capsule taste

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at drugstores and pharmacies in Japan.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

Can I take DHC DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 120粒 home from Japan?

Of the 21 destinations we check, it is allowed in all 21. See the table "Taking it home: country by country" on this page for each country and region.

How much is the DHC DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 120粒 in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥388 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥353. It costs less than JP¥5,000 (excl. tax) on its own, so you need to combine purchases at one store on one day to buy tax-free. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the DHC DHC ビタミンC ハードカプセル 60日分 120粒 in Japan?

Sold at drugstores and pharmacies in Japan. The price we list is from Kakaku.com (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

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