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.
Carried
Limited
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