⛩️ Omotenashi Guide
Difficulty: Important

Tax-free shopping needs your passport

Many stores offer tax-free shopping for tourists on purchases over a certain amount. Bring your passport to the dedicated counter.

Do's

  • Carry your passport when shopping for higher-value items
  • Keep tax-free goods sealed until you leave Japan

Don'ts

  • Don't open sealed tax-free items inside the country

Tips

Look for the "Japan. Tax-Free Shop" logo at the entrance.