Which Japanese hair dryers work in Italy?

As of 2026-10-24, we checked 22 hair dryers sold in Japan. In Italy (230V, 50Hz, Type C/F/L outlets): 10 need an accessory, 12 will not work. None works as is.

Voltage 230V · Frequency 50Hz · Outlets Type C/F/L — Italy uses Type C/F and Type L round-pin outlets.

Works as is (0)

None.

Needs an accessory (10)

Reasons:

  • Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (10)
  • You must manually set the switch to the 200–240V position before plugging in; forgetting will damage it (1)
ModelVoltage · plugJapan price (incl. tax)Notes
ReFa RE-AX 100–240V · A JP¥31,499
≈ €179
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Panasonic EH-NA9F 100–240V · A JP¥21,837
≈ €124
You must manually set the switch to the 200–240V position before plugging in; forgetting will damage it
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
YA-MAN YJHC2 100–240V · A JP¥24,700
≈ €141
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Koizumi KDD-0030 100–240V · A JP¥5,703
≈ €32
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Maxell MXDR-800A 100–240V · A JP¥15,792
≈ €90
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
TESCOM TD860A 100–240V · A JP¥18,471
≈ €105
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
KINUJO HW001 100–240V · A JP¥23,480
≈ €134
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Sharp IB-P80M 100–240V · A JP¥25,720
≈ €147
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Dyson HD19 100–240V · A JP¥35,980
≈ €205
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
ReFa BEAUTECH DRYER SE W 100–240V · A JP¥36,300
≈ €207
Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter

Will not work (12)

Reasons:

  • Voltage not compatible: the rated voltage doesn't cover the local voltage (e.g. a Japan-only 100V model on 200–240V will burn out); transformers are not recommended for high-wattage appliances (12)
  • Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter (12)
ModelVoltage · plugJapan price (incl. tax)
TESCOM TD570A 100V · A JP¥5,671
≈ €32
Panasonic EH-NC50 100V · A JP¥49,466
≈ €282
Panasonic EH-NA2K 100V · A JP¥16,136
≈ €92
Panasonic EH-NA0K 100V · A JP¥30,051
≈ €171
ReFa RE-BX 100V · A JP¥31,399
≈ €179
KINUJO KH30 100V · A JP¥24,350
≈ €139
Dyson HD08 100V · A JP¥24,207
≈ €138
Dyson HD16 100V · A JP¥29,800
≈ €170
Sharp IB-WX902 100V · A JP¥25,076
≈ €143
ReFa RE-BC 100V · A JP¥31,322
≈ €178
Panasonic EH-NE7N 100V · A JP¥6,630
≈ €38
SALONIA SAL23209 100V · A JP¥8,933
≈ €51

Japan prices include tax. See each model page for the source and date, and check the store. Data updated to 2026-10-24.

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