#Airport
5 guides about airport in Japan, newest first.
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Japan's new tax-free system from 1 November 2026
You now pay the 10% consumption tax at the till and claim it back after customs confirms, at the airport, that the goods are leaving Japan. Here is exactly what to do at each step.
Your first three hours in Japan: airport to hotel
Immigration, customs, data, cash and the train into the city, in the order you will do them, for Narita, Haneda and Kansai.
Every new travel fee in Japan for 2026, in one place
A tripled departure tax, Kyoto's steep new hotel tax, pricier rail passes and an online entry permit on the way. What each one costs you and when it applies.
eSIM, pocket Wi-Fi or SIM card: getting data in Japan
Which option suits solo travellers, couples and families, how to install an eSIM before you fly, and what to do if it does not connect.
Travel hands-free: sending your suitcase ahead
How luggage delivery works between hotels and airports, what it costs per bag, how to fill in the form, and when to send it.