Practical data for your trip to Japan
Practical data for your trip to Japan, rebuilt from official sources. Every number here comes from a government body, an airport or an airline. Nothing is filled in by guesswork.
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What can I bring to Japan?Can I take this on the plane, and can I bring it into Japan?143items checked32border and customs rules17airlines cross-checkedUpdated September 29, 2026 · 143 detail pages
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- Vitamins and supplements
- Drones
- Guns and swords: the Japanese permit
- Adult material
- Ivory, coral and crocodile leather
- Counterfeit and copy goods
- Narcotics and cannabis
- Medicines that are banned in Japan
- How many cosmetics you can bring
- How much medicine you can bring
- Duty-free allowance: everything else
- Duty-free allowance: perfume
- Duty-free allowance: tobacco
- Duty-free allowance: alcohol
- Cash over 1 million yen
- Charcoal and activated carbon
- Camping lanterns and stoves
- Chemicals (acids, formalin)
- Mercury
- Ammunition
- Bows, arrows and crossbows
- Stun guns and batons
- Swords and replica swords
- Guns and replica guns
- Petrol and kerosene
- Fireworks and party poppers
- Massage guns and massagers
- Diving equipment
- Sports balls
- Walking sticks and trekking poles
- Ski and snowboard wax
- Skis and snowboards
- Tripods and monopods
- Fishing rods
- Bats and rackets
- Golf clubs
- Poster tubes and scroll cases
- Paint and thinner
- Glue and adhesives
- Detergent and bleach
- Refillable hand warmers (fuel type)
- Disposable hand warmers
- Zip-lock bags for liquids
- Earplugs and eye masks
- Backpacks and rucksacks
- Umbrellas
- Lighter fuel and refills
- Matches
- Lighters
- Fire extinguishers
- Oxygen cylinders
- Gas canisters and camping gas
- Insecticides and fumigation products
- Deodorising and sanitising sprays
- Pepper spray and bear spray
- Aerosol cans (general)
- Ice picks and sharp pointed objects
- Peelers and slicers
- Can openers, bottle openers, corkscrews
- Drawing compasses
- Knitting needles and sewing needles
- Hammers and carpentry tools
- Tools (screwdrivers, spanners)
- Tweezers
- Box cutters and utility knives
- Knives (kitchen and pocket)
- Nail clippers
- Scissors
- Electric shavers
- Razors (safety and disposable)
- Electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters
- Magnets
- Soldering irons and glue guns
- Generators and engines
- E-cigarettes and heated tobacco
- Smart luggage (with a built-in battery)
- Wired earphones and headphones
- Wireless earbuds and headphones
- Cameras
- Tablets and smartphones
- Laptops
- Batteries (AA, AAA, rechargeable)
- Chargers and AC adapters
- Power banks (portable chargers)
- Toothbrushes
- Pacemakers and implanted medical devices
- Thermometer
- Needles and syringes (for your own use)
- Toothpaste
- Cold spray and instant ice packs
- Pain relief patches and sprays
- Insect repellent and bite cream
- Air sanitising products
- Sanitising gel
- Hand sanitiser (alcohol)
- Eye drops
- Medicine (tablets and prescriptions)
- Hair dryer
- Hair straighteners and curlers
- Hair tonic and hair growth products
- Hair dye and colouring
- Hair wax and styling products
- Hairspray
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Contact lens solution
- Bath salts and bath oil
- Shaving foam and gel
- Deodorant and cooling spray
- Nail polish and remover
- Perfume and cologne
- Face wash
- Make-up (foundation, lipstick)
- Toner and lotion
- Sunscreen spray
- Sunscreen (cream and lotion)
- Wooden souvenirs and packing material
- Pets (dogs and cats)
- Rice
- Kimchi and pickled vegetables
- Fish and seafood
- Eggs
- Milk, cheese and dairy
- Cut flowers
- Soil
- Plants, seedlings and seeds
- Fresh vegetables
- Fresh fruit
- Leftover in-flight meals
- Meat buns, dumplings and gimbap
- Jerky and dried meat
- Ham, sausage, bacon and salami
- Meat and meat products
- Fresh food, vegetables and fruit
- Powders (protein, powdered medicine)
- Glass bottles and jars
- Dry ice
- Baby formula and liquid milk
- Self-heating meals
- Food and packed meals
- Snacks and sweets
- Alcohol (bottles of sake, whisky, wine)
- Water bottle / thermos
- Bottled drinks (PET bottles)
Baggage rules for every airline flying to JapanCabin and checked baggage limits for every airline flying to Japan17airlines3where checked bags cost extra14quoted from the airline's own pageUpdated September 29, 2026 · 17 detail pages
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Getting into the city from 32 Japanese airportsGetting into the city from 32 airports — trains, buses, lockers and luggage32airports11with a rail link21where you can send your bags onUpdated September 29, 2026 · 32 detail pages
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- New Ishigaki Airport
- Naha Airport
- Miyako Airport
- Oita Airport
- Nagasaki Airport
- Miyazaki Airport
- Kumamoto Airport
- Kitakyushu Airport
- Kagoshima Airport
- Fukuoka Airport
- Takamatsu Airport
- Matsuyama Airport
- Kochi Ryoma Airport
- Okayama Airport
- Izumo Airport
- Hiroshima Airport
- Kobe Airport
- Kansai Airport
- Itami Airport
- Niigata Airport
- Nagoya Airfield
- Komatsu Airport
- Chubu Centrair Airport
- Narita Airport
- Ibaraki Airport
- Haneda Airport
- Sendai Airport
- Aomori Airport
- Akita Airport
- New Chitose Airport
- Hakodate Airport
- Asahikawa Airport
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