Duty-Free Shopping in Tokyo Airport: A Complete Guide

Tokyo, Japan's vibrant capital, is a mesmerizing blend of tradition and modernity. From ancient temples to towering skyscrapers, the city never ceases to amaze. You can visit Tokyo through its major international airport, the Haneda International Airport (HND).

At the airport, you can find luxury brands, traditional Japanese souvenirs, along with an extensive selection of world-class products. You can shop from your favourite brands at duty-free stores inside the airport where prices are comparatively lower. 

Duty-free stores allow outgoing travellers to shop without being taxed locally. You can purchase selected items without paying a duty (tax) so long as you transport them across international borders.

In this article, we’ll take you through duty-free shopping at Tokyo’s Haneda International Airport and all the details related to it. 

Tokyo Airport Duty-Free Website

With over 35 stores located in Haneda International Airport, you can shop duty-free from the official website: duty-free-japan.jp/haneda 

What Can You Do on the Haneda Duty-Free Website?

On the Haneda TIAT Duty-Free website, you can:

• View a Variety of Luxury Products: From Remy Martin to Estee Lauder, you can find a wide range of products related to liquor, jewellery, cosmetics and more!
  
• View Global Brands and Categories: The website shows you over 100 brands segregated basis their categories for easier search. You can choose your favourite brand and shop online.
• Introduction of Brand Boutique: Over 15+ brand boutique information is displayed on the site. You can view the kind of products handled, a brief of the brand, store timings and ordering site.
  
• Updates and Guides: You can check for news updates about various stores in the airport and find a shopping guide to pre-order duty-free items from the website.

Which Terminals have Duty-Free Shops at Tokyo Airport?

At the Haneda International Airport, duty-free stores are in the Departures and Arrivals section before customs inside:

• Terminal 2
• Terminal 3

In Haneda International Airport, you will find an extensive exhibit of global and local brands and products to shop for. There is an assortment of items such as:

• Liquor products
• Tobacco products
• Perfumes and cosmetics
• Fruits, foods, beverages, sweets and more
• Clothing, shoes and accessories like bags, watches, belts, etc.
• Jewellery
• Travel essentials
• Souvenirs and Traditional crafts
• Confectioneries and supplements
• Décor items

Choose from brands like Chanel, Givenchy, Cartier, Uniqlo, Prada and more when you shop duty-free online. To do so, you can follow these 3 easy steps:

• Log-in to Haneda International Airport and visit the TIAT duty-free website to shop online.
  
• Choose from a wide range of products and add them to your cart.
• You can also avail yourself of additional site discounts when pre-ordering your product, thereby lowering the price even more!
  
• In your cart, you can view your products and proceed to make the reservation. You will need to provide details such as your flight details, point of pick-up, and personal information.
• Once your booking is done, you will receive a reservation completion email.
  
• On the day of travel, go to the store that handles reserved items and pick up your products at the cash register.
• You can choose to pay in advance or pay on-site for your products. 

What are the Required Documents for Duty-Free Shopping Online?

After you have pre-ordered your products online, you will need to collect them at the airport. You will need to produce the following documents:

• Valid Passport
• International Boarding Pass
• Receipt of Purchase or a Confirmation Email

What Modes of Payment are Accepted when Shopping Duty-Free?

When shopping from the Haneda Duty-Free website, you can pay either through:

• QR or Mobile Payment
• Pre-paid Card Formed Electric Money
• Credit Cards
• UnionPay Card
• Cash

Note: You can use an international card to make a payment. Your bank would charge the currency conversion rate on international transactions.

The different currencies accepted are:

• Japanese Yen
• US Dollar
• Euro 

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Some duty-free shopping tips and etiquettes are: 

• Know the Allowance Limits: Duty-free allowances vary from country to country so, ensure there is no complication when you land in your destination country. You should also be aware of the baggage allowance of countries you are travelling to. Items like alcohol and tobacco products also have age restrictions of 20 years and younger in Tokyo.
• Shop Before Travel: Shopping before you travel can save you time and offer additional discounts! You can shop duty-free from the official website, reserve your items and collect them on the date of departure.
• Keep Track of Your Spending: It is important to monitor your spending to ensure you stay within your budget and duty-free allowance. It's easy to get carried away with the savings and deals offered when you shop duty-free internationally.
• Do Your Research: If you want to set aside some money to buy a luxury item in a duty-free shop, plan and do some research beforehand to determine which items are available. While duty-free prices are often lower than regular retail prices, it's a good idea to compare to get better deals.
• Compare Prices: Although cameras, watches and other electronics are usually available at duty-free shops, they are always cheaper online on sites like Amazon, Walmart, etc., than at any duty-free shop. So, ensure to compare prices online with duty-free shops.