2026 How to get the best deals
Tax-Free Shops, Local Specialty Shops, etc.

Last Updated on 2026-10-29

How to get the best deals

Coupon & Tax-Free

Starting November 1, 2026, Japan’s consumption tax exemption system will change to the “Refund Method.”

Under the new system, customers will first pay the tax-included price at the store. After the goods are confirmed by customs at the airport upon departure from Japan, the consumption tax amount will be refunded by the store or a designated refund operator.
In addition, the distinction between general goods and consumable goods, the special packaging requirement for consumable goods, and the daily purchase limit for consumable goods (¥500,000 per day) will be abolished.
*For details, please refer to the following

Consumption Tax Exemption Refund Method (PDF)
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Shopping with tax‑free deals, coupons, discounts, limited items, seasonal goods, and the expertise of specialty staff.

You can also find this information on our official website under “Store Information.”

Fuji Megane
Clothing / Accessories

Fuji Megane Tanukikoji Main store

Fuji Megane, one of the largest eyeglasses specialty stores in Hokkaido, creates eyeglasses for each individual by; selecting eyeglass frames, checking eye condition and making lenses, and adjusting the fit to your face.

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Sapporo PARCO
Clothing / Accessories

Sapporo PARCO

Directly connected to Odori Subway Station. BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE, Onitsuka Tiger and many other brands are available.

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Daimaru Sapporo
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Daimaru Sapporo

Directly connected to Sapporo Station, one of the largest cosmetics sales floors in Hokkaido! We have a special coupon for 5% off your purchase!

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Sony Store Sapporo

The Sony Store Sapporo carries Overseas Models that can be used internationally. We are currently giving away original Sony novelty items!

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AEON Hokkaido

We have many convenient services for our customers who are visiting from overseas. We will assist you in your travel of Hokkaido.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Tax-free shopping is for international visitors staying in Japan on a short-term (temporary visitor) status.
Always bring your passport (the original, not a copy) when you shop — the store registers
your purchase information. Residents of Japan and long-term visa holders are not eligible.

From November 1, 2026, Japan switches to a refund-based system. You pay the full tax-inclusive price at the store, and after a customs check when you leave Japan, the consumption tax is refunded by the store or a refund provider. At the same time, the split between “general goods” and “consumables, the special sealed packaging for consumables, and the ¥500,000 daily cap on consumables are all abolished. Purchases made through October 31, 2026 still use the current system, where the tax is removed instantly at the register.

Within 90 days of your purchase, complete the customs confirmation at your departure airport (or port) and do it before you check in / drop your baggage. Bring your passport and the items you bought, and have the export of your goods confirmed at the customs terminal or inspection point. Once confirmed, the refund is issued through the method you registered when you paid.
Please allow extra time at the airport on your departure day.

No — to qualify for the refund, the items must leave Japan with you, unused. Items you open, use, or consume before departure are not eligible. From November 2026 the sealed packaging for consumables goes away, but the rule itself does not change: please wait until after you leave Japan to open your purchases.

At least ¥5,000 (before tax) at the same store on the same day. This minimum stays the same under the new system. Each store’s page here shows whether it offers tax-free shopping.

ax-free stores are concentrated around Sapporo Station and the Odori area.
This page lists department stores and shopping complexes (such as Sapporo Stellar Place and Sapporo PARCO), specialty shops (such as Daimaru Fujii CENTRAL and Mizubasho), and large supermarkets (such as AEON Hokkaido), searchable by area and category.

It depends on the store. This page also features coupons for tax-free stores (for example, a 15% off coupon for Mizubasho), so please check the conditions on each store’s page.
Where combining is allowed, you save twice: the coupon discount plus the tax refund.

Build the customs confirmation into your departure schedule. Because the check happens
before baggage drop, it is safest to complete it before check-in. Keep your purchases and passport in your hand luggage so you can present them quickly if asked.

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