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How much cash can I take to Japan?

You must declare to Customs when cash, checks (including traveler's checks), promissory notes and securities together exceed 1,000,000 yen or its equivalent, or when you carry gold of over 90% purity weighing more than 1kg.

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Cash at the Japanese border

This is decided when you land in Japan, by Japan Customs. Airport security at your departure airport is a separate check.

You must declare to Customs when cash, checks (including traveler's checks), promissory notes and securities together exceed 1,000,000 yen or its equivalent, or when you carry gold of over 90% purity weighing more than 1kg.

Declare above
1,000,000 yen in total, or its equivalent
Counted together
cash in Japanese or foreign currencies, checks including traveler's checks, promissory notes, securities
Gold
more than 1kg of gold with over 90% purity
Form
Declaration of Carrying of Means of Payment
Online
NACCS, after user registration
Any gold bullion or gold products
tick Yes on the customs declaration regardless of quantity, weight or value

How to declare cash over 1 million yen

Fill in the Declaration of Carrying of Means of Payment and declare it to Customs at the airport. The form is available at Customs inspection areas in airports and seaports, or you can declare online through NACCS after user registration.

Frequently asked questions

How much cash can I take to Japan?

You must declare to Customs when cash, checks (including traveler's checks), promissory notes and securities together exceed 1,000,000 yen or its equivalent, or when you carry gold of over 90% purity weighing more than 1kg.

Does the threshold include foreign currency?

Yes. Cash in Japanese or foreign currencies counts, together with checks, promissory notes and securities. A declaration is needed when the total exceeds 1,000,000 yen or its equivalent.

Do I have to declare gold?

Gold bullion and gold products must be ticked on the customs declaration regardless of quantity. More than 1kg of gold with over 90% purity also needs the Declaration of Carrying of Means of Payment.

Where do I get the form?

The form is available at Customs inspection areas in airports and seaports. You can also declare online through NACCS after registering as a user.

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