Japan Is Tripling Its Departure Tax

From July 1, 2026, Japan's departure tax increases from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 per person. It applies to everyone leaving by air or sea, Japanese nationals and foreign visitors alike. Children under two are exempt.

No action needed on your end. The fee is added automatically to your flight or ferry ticket on departure, same as it has been since the tax was introduced in 2019.

The reason is overtourism. The government is using the additional revenue specifically to manage pressure on destinations that are buckling under record visitor numbers.

For a solo traveler that's an extra ¥2,000 on the way out. For a family of four, ¥8,000. Not trip-breaking, but worth factoring in.