Where does this rule come from?

Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance) states it in 支払手段等の携帯輸出入の手続. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “100万円（北朝鮮を仕向地とする輸出にあっては10万円）相当額を超える現金等を携帯して出国又は入国する場合には、出国（入国）時に、「支払手段等の携帯輸出・輸入申告書」の税関への提出が必要です。”

How much Cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) can I bring into Japan?

Declare

You can bring Cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) into Japan, but you must declare it.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required

Limit 1,000,000 JPY

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 1,000,000 JPY
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

支払手段等の携帯輸出入の手続 Japan Customs (Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance)

Questions about Cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) in Japan

How much cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) can I bring into Japan?: Japan allows cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) to be brought in, but it has to be declared once it reaches 1,000,000 JPY. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) at Japan customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Japan customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) 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 cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) 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 cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) out of Japan?: Japan publishes no separate rule for taking cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Japan limit for cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments) 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 支払手段等の携帯輸出入の手続. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “100万円（北朝鮮を仕向地とする輸出にあっては10万円）相当額を超える現金等を携帯して出国又は入国する場合には、出国（入国）時に、「支払手段等の携帯輸出・輸入申告書」の税関への提出が必要です。”
How does Japan compare with other countries on cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit cross-border movement of monetary instruments (cash and bearer negotiable instruments), 20 limit it and 0 let it through. Japan is among the ones that set a limit.

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