Do I have to declare accompanied cash at Japan customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Japan customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare accompanied cash in Japan?

Under カスタムスアンサー7305（関税法第67条、外国為替及び外国貿易法第19条第3項）, if the goods are found without being declared: the case is referred to the responsible authority.

Can I post or ship accompanied cash to Japan instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take accompanied cash out of Japan?

Yes, but it has to be declared on the way out once it reaches .

Does the Japan limit for accompanied cash apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) states it in 7305 Export/Import of Means of Payment, etc. (FAQ). CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-17.

How does Japan compare with other countries on accompanied cash?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 0 prohibit accompanied cash, 21 limit it and 0 let it through. Japan is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Accompanied cash can I bring into Japan?

Declare

You can bring Accompanied cash into Japan, but you must declare it.

Extra conditions apply

Carried Allowed, declare

Declaration Required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply
No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-18

7305 Export/Import of Means of Payment, etc. (FAQ) Japan Customs

Questions about Accompanied cash in Japan

Do I have to declare accompanied cash at Japan customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Japan customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare accompanied cash in Japan?: Under カスタムスアンサー7305（関税法第67条、外国為替及び外国貿易法第19条第3項）, if the goods are found without being declared: the case is referred to the responsible authority.
Can I post or ship accompanied cash to Japan instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take accompanied cash out of Japan?: Yes, but it has to be declared on the way out once it reaches .
Does the Japan limit for accompanied cash apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) states it in 7305 Export/Import of Means of Payment, etc. (FAQ). CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-17.
How does Japan compare with other countries on accompanied cash?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 0 prohibit accompanied cash, 21 limit it and 0 let it through. Japan is among the ones that set a limit.

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