Fees · Country Guide
Japan
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Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- International Tourist Tax (departure tax) - JPY 1,000 per departure
- National park and protected-area rules (no collecting, no damage) - No standard fee
- Typical payment pattern: Japan does not have a single nationwide diving permit system.
What people usually pay
Japan does not have a single nationwide diving permit system. Instead, expect a mix of general protected-area rules (especially in national parks), operator policies, and occasional local facility or access fees.
The one consistent national traveler fee is the International Tourist Tax collected on departure.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Tourist Tax (departure tax) | JPY 1,000 per departure Per departure from Japan by air or ship (with exemptions) | Most international travelers departing Japan | Typically included in your airline or ship ticket | This is a national tax collected on departure rather than an entry fee. If your itinerary includes multiple departures from Japan, it may be applied each time. |
| National park and protected-area rules (no collecting, no damage) | No standard fee Always | All visitors in protected coastal and marine areas | Not applicable | Many prime islands sit within national parks or protected zones. Expect strict expectations around coral protection, wildlife approach distances, and respecting marked boundaries or seasonal closures. |
| Local beach and facility fees (showers, parking, managed beaches) | Varies by site Per use or per day (site-specific) | Snorkelers and shore divers at managed access points | On-site kiosks, parking meters, or local staff | Some popular beaches and shore entries charge small facility fees or parking fees that support maintenance. Carry cash for smaller islands. |
| Ogasawara nature activity rules (wildlife tours and restricted zones) | Tour fees vary Per tour | Wildlife tours, snorkel trips, and some access-managed zones | Licensed local operators | Ogasawara has strong ecotourism management. Follow operator briefings carefully and assume certain areas may be restricted or seasonally limited to protect wildlife. |
Fee
International Tourist Tax (departure tax)
Per departure from Japan by air or ship (with exemptions)
- Amount
- JPY 1,000 per departure
- Applies to
- Most international travelers departing Japan
- Where to pay
- Typically included in your airline or ship ticket
- Notes
This is a national tax collected on departure rather than an entry fee. If your itinerary includes multiple departures from Japan, it may be applied each time.
National park and protected-area rules (no collecting, no damage)
Always
- Amount
- No standard fee
- Applies to
- All visitors in protected coastal and marine areas
- Where to pay
- Not applicable
- Notes
Many prime islands sit within national parks or protected zones. Expect strict expectations around coral protection, wildlife approach distances, and respecting marked boundaries or seasonal closures.
Local beach and facility fees (showers, parking, managed beaches)
Per use or per day (site-specific)
- Amount
- Varies by site
- Applies to
- Snorkelers and shore divers at managed access points
- Where to pay
- On-site kiosks, parking meters, or local staff
- Notes
Some popular beaches and shore entries charge small facility fees or parking fees that support maintenance. Carry cash for smaller islands.
Ogasawara nature activity rules (wildlife tours and restricted zones)
Per tour
- Amount
- Tour fees vary
- Applies to
- Wildlife tours, snorkel trips, and some access-managed zones
- Where to pay
- Licensed local operators
- Notes
Ogasawara has strong ecotourism management. Follow operator briefings carefully and assume certain areas may be restricted or seasonally limited to protect wildlife.