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Japan Is Tripling Its Departure Tax
From July 2026, Japan's departure tax triples from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000. Here's what it means for your next trip.
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.
BuLeJa Take
Japan is deliberately making mass tourism more expensive. This won't be the last measure. If you've been planning a trip, go before July. If you're budgeting for one after, adjust accordingly.