Tax Refund Information
Foreign visitors staying in Japan for less than 6 months are not required to pay sales taxes.
Review the list of applicable products and conditions for receiving a tax refund,
and bring any eligible products to the Tax Refund Counter to receive a tax refund.
A service fee of 1.55% of the pre-tax price of the taxed item that you are claiming will apply.
(The tax refund service fee will not be refunded if the product is returned.)
Eligibility
1. Non-resident foreign citizens with “Temporary Visitor,” “Diplomat,” or “Official” visa status who have been in Japan no longer than 6 months. (No proxy applications allowed)
2. Non-resident Japanese citizens who can provide documentary proof of residing outside of Japan continuously for at least 2 years. (No proxy applications allowed)
Application Period
Date of purchase only (during business hours)
Tax Refund Conditions
General goods
Clothing, Fashion accessories, Watches, Accessories, Household items
- Minimum same-day per-store purchase amount: 5,000 yen (excl. tax)
- Products are not required to be packaged.
Consumable goods
Foods, Beverages (incl. alcoholic beverages), Cosmetics, Medicine
- Minimum / maximum same-day per-store purchase amount: 5,000 yen to 500,000 yen (excl. tax)
- Packaged as specified by the Japanese government. Do not open the packaging in Japan.
Consuming the items in Japan will require payment of the consumption tax.
General goods
+ Consumable goods
- Minimum / maximum same-day per-store purchase amount: 5,000 yen to 500,000 yen (excl. tax)
- Packaged as specified by the Japanese government. Do not open the packaging in Japan.
Consuming the items in Japan will require payment of the consumption tax.
Refund Method
- Cash
- Credit Card
(The card user must be verified as the authorized cardholder)
VISA, JCB, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club - UnionPay
- WeChat Pay
- Alipay
Application Procedure
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Purchasers must bring eligible purchases to the Tax Refund Counter on the same day the purchases were made.
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The following four items are required.
- Purchased goods
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Passport (Original only; Immigration stamp required)
- Tax Exemption Card required for diplomats
- Crew Member’s Landing Permit required for crew members
- Non-resident Japanese citizens must provide proof of residing outside of Japan for at least 2 years. (proof of residency or copy of Supplementary Family Register)
- Receipt (handwritten receipts not accepted)
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Applicable card (when purchasing by credit card, etc.)
- Corporate credit cards will not be accepted.
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- Names on the passport, receipt, and card must all match.
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A refund for the sales tax will be provided after deducting a service fee (1.55%).
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Be sure to present your purchase and passport to customs when departing Japan.
Location
Please complete the tax refund procedures at the store where you made your purchase.
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Hankyu Department Store
Umeda Main StoreB1 Foreign Customer Services Counter
1F Tax Refund Counter (Self-Service Tax Refund Machine)
Available time:2 : 00 p.m. – 8 : 00 p.m.
(Last reception at 7:50p.m.) -
Hanshin Department Store
Umeda Main Store2F Tax Refund Counter
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Kobe Hankyu
9F Main Bldg. Tax Refund Counter
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Hakata Hankyu
M3F Tax Refund Counter
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Hankyu Men’s Osaka
5F Tax Refund Counter
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Hankyu Men’s Tokyo
B1 Tax Refund Counter