At Narita and Haneda Airports, arrival duty-free shops are available in all international terminals. As of June 2023, the other airports’ shops are temporarily closed. However, at Fukuoka Airport, if you reserve your items in the departure lobby, you can receive them upon your return to Fukuoka.
At Narita Airport, Terminals 1 and 2 each have two shops. Even if one is closed, the other remains open. (Terminal 3 is currently closed.)
At Haneda Airport, both Terminals 2 and 3 have 24-hour duty-free shops.
Note: As of June 2023, Haneda Airport shops are open from 13:00 to 18:00. Narita Airport shops are open as follows: Terminal 1 North: 8:00–15:30, Terminal 1 South: 10:30–18:00, Terminal 2: 10:30–18:00.
Only Foreign Alcohol and Perfume Available
Due to tax regulations, only foreign alcohol and perfume are available. This also varies by airport, but as of October 2019 at Narita Airport's arrival duty-free shop, you could find alcohol like Glenfiddich, Hennessy, Rémy Martin, Wild Turkey, and Chinese liquors.
Perfumes included brands like BVLGARI and Chloé.
Tobacco Includes Foreign Brands Like Marlboro as Well as Domestic Brands Like Mevius
Alongside foreign brands like Marlboro and Lucky Strike, domestic brands such as Mevius are also available.
Heated tobacco products such as IQOS are also available. The price is around 4,200 yen per carton (10 packs) as of June 2023 at the Fukuoka Airport arrival duty-free shop. This shows how much more smokers usually pay in taxes.
Be Aware of Japan’s Duty-Free Allowances When Using Arrival Duty-Free Shops
For cigarettes: a total of 200 cigarettes is allowed tax-free, combining both domestic and foreign brands. For alcohol: up to 3 bottles (approximately 760ml each). For perfume: up to 2 ounces. Goods exceeding 200,000 yen in total value will also be taxed. These limits apply in total, including items purchased overseas, so please be cautious.
If you exceed the alcohol allowance, the tax rate differs by product, so it’s more economical to apply duty-free status to whiskey or brandy and pay tax on wine or beer.
Enjoy It as the Final TreEnjoy It as the Final Treat of Your Trip or a Gift When Returning Homeat of Your Trip or a Gift When Returning Home
You can use arrival duty-free shopping as the final pleasure of your overseas trip or for souvenir shopping during temporary return trips while stationed abroad. Just be sure not to accidentally exceed the duty-free limits and enjoy your shopping!