Tax refund calculator
Enter the price on the tag to see the tax-free price, how much tax you get back and whether you reach the minimum purchase.
Result
Example: JP¥33,000 incl. tax → JP¥30,000 tax-free, JP¥3,000 tax. Turn on JavaScript to enter your own price.
Tax-free rules (by purchase date)
| Rule | Applies | At the register | Minimum (excl. tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old rule: tax exempted at the store | — to 2026-10-31 | Pay the tax-free price | JP¥5,000 |
| New rule: pay tax first, refund on departure (refund system) | 2026-11-01 to present | Pay incl. tax, refund after departure | JP¥5,000 |
The November 2026 rule change explained · Checkout checklist
Consumption tax 10% (food & drink 8%). Incl. → excl. tax is rounded to the nearest yen; excl. → incl. is rounded down. Rules version 2026-11, updated 2026-10-24.