How much alcohol can I bring into Japan duty-free?
3 bottles x 760 ml. The allowance applies from age 20. Anything over the allowance must be declared, and duty and tax may apply.
Source: customs.go.jp, checked 5 Nov 2026
Can I carry alcohol on the plane to Japan?
Alcohol up to 24% ABV (beer, wine): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit of the departure airport applies; checked bag yes; No aviation limit; destination customs allowance applies. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol 24-70% ABV (spirits): carry-on yes, but carry-on liquids limit applies; checked bag yes; Max 5 L per container and 5 L per passenger, unopened retail packaging. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026
Alcohol over 70% ABV (e.g. 151-proof rum, grain alcohol): carry-on no; checked bag no; Forbidden. Source: faa.gov, checked 5 Nov 2026
Drinks in your carry-on also count toward the airport's liquids limit unless bought after security.
Airline alcohol rules for flights from Japan
Japan Airlines: 24-70% ABV up to 5 L per person if bought after security; <=24% no limit; duty-free alcohol confiscated at Japan transfer security. Source: jal.co.jp, checked 6 Nov 2026
Japan Transocean Air: 24-70% ABV up to 5 L per person if bought after security; <=24% no limit; duty-free alcohol confiscated at Japan transfer security. Source: jal.co.jp, checked 6 Nov 2026
Peach Aviation: Domestic: 24-70% ABV up to 5 L per person; over 70% refused; international: LAG 100 ml rule in cabin. Source: flypeach.com, checked 6 Nov 2026