How much Knives and bladed weapons can I bring into Japan?
Restricted
You can bring Knives and bladed weapons into Japan only within the stated limits.
Cabin baggage
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Checked baggage
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Declaration
Above allowance
Limit
No stated quantity
What you need to know
- No stated quantity
- Channels: Carried with the traveler
- No stated quantity
- Channels: Carried with the traveler
Important
This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.
Official sources
- Procedures of Passenger Clearance Japan Customs, Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance Japan
- 銃砲刀剣類所持等取締法（昭和三十三年法律第六号）第三条（所持の禁止） e-Gov 法令検索 (national statute database, Digital Agency) — Act for Controlling the Possession of Firearms or Swords and Other Such Weapons