Japan to triple departure tax amid overtourism
From ¥1,000 per person, the Japanese government plans to raise the departure tax to ¥3,000 or more.
Japan is planning to raise the departure tax from the current ¥1,000 per person to ¥3,000 or more to fund measures against overtourism.
The government will discuss the specific amount of the increase during fiscal 2026 tax system reform talks at the end of the year.
The departure tax, also known as the international tourist tax, was introduced in 2019. The tax applies equally to all travelers departing from Japan, including Japanese nationals traveling abroad for work or leisure.
In 2024, revenue from the departure tax reached a record high of about ¥52.5 billion. According to the Japanese government, the proceeds are used to improve the environment for hosting foreign visitors in Japan.
The government will discuss the specific amount of the increase during fiscal 2026 tax system reform talks at the end of the year.
The departure tax, also known as the international tourist tax, was introduced in 2019. The tax applies equally to all travelers departing from Japan, including Japanese nationals traveling abroad for work or leisure.
In 2024, revenue from the departure tax reached a record high of about ¥52.5 billion. According to the Japanese government, the proceeds are used to improve the environment for hosting foreign visitors in Japan.
