Departure Procedures

1. Check-in (online/kiosk/counter)
2. Security screening
3. Exit immigration (automated gates available)
4. Boarding

Recommended arrival: 2 hours before departure for international flights.

⚠ Tax-free goods may be inspected by customs before security.

• Online/app check-in
• Self-service kiosks
• Counter check-in
• Automated bag drop

Online check-in: 24-48h before departure

Cash export limit: Declare amounts exceeding JPY 1,000,000 (approx. USD 7,000)

Export restrictions:

• Cultural properties designated by law
• Gold bullion exceeding 1 kg
• Certain medications above personal use quantity
• Weapons and replicas

⚠ Tax-free goods may be checked by customs before security.

• X-ray screening
• Walk-through metal detector
• Laptops and liquids removed from bags
• Shoes removal not required
• Coat/jacket removal

Carry-on restrictions:

Liquids over 100ml (in zip-lock bag), sharp objects, lighters (max 1 non-refillable).

Exit control: Manual booths or automated gates (for ePassport holders).

Automated gates: Available for all ePassport holders (Japanese and foreign). No pre-registration required.

Documents needed: Passport (ePassport for automated gate) and boarding pass.

⚠ If using automated gate, no exit stamp is given unless you request one at the nearby counter.

Departure tax: International Tourist Tax + Passenger Service Facility Charge included in ticket.

Amount: JPY 1,000 (tourist tax) + JPY 2,000-3,000 (PSFC varies by airport)

Payment: Included in ticket price.

⚠ Sayonara Tax (JPY 1,000) applied since 2019.

Shopping options: Large duty-free at Narita, Haneda, Kansai, and other airports.

Popular items: Japanese whisky, sake, KitKat flavors, cosmetics (Shiseido), electronics, matcha sweets.

⚠ Pre-order online for pickup at airport duty-free for better selection.

Lounge availability: Multiple lounges at Narita, Haneda, Kansai (ANA, JAL, card lounges).

Priority Pass: Accepted.

Access options: Priority Pass, airline status, credit card lounges (Japanese credit card holders), paid entry.

⚠ Japan has separate "card lounges" accessible with Japanese gold credit cards.

• Tax-free goods may be checked by customs before security.
• Keep tax-free receipts stapled to passport.
• JPY 1,000,000+ must be declared.
• Use automated gates for faster exit (ePassport required).
• Last-minute KitKat and whisky shopping at duty-free is popular.