Japan trip tools
Small calculators for the decisions that cost money. Every number comes from an official source, with the date we last checked it.
- Japan tourist taxes & fees 2026 Every tax and fee a visitor pays in 2026, with the official source and date, plus a calculator for your trip.
- Tax-free refund calculator Does your purchase qualify, which rules apply (before or after Nov 1, 2026), and how much comes back.
- Japan booking countdown Enter your trip dates: get the exact day each booking opens (JR seats, Ghibli, teamLab, Pokémon Cafe…), in your time zone.
- Shinkansen luggage size checker Enter your bag size: see if it fits the rack, needs an oversized-baggage seat, or should be forwarded — and what that costs.
- JR Pass calculator 2026 Add your train legs: see whether the 7, 14 or 21-day JR Pass beats single tickets at the new October 2026 prices.