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Tipping in Japan: how much should you tip?

Not customaryAsiaJapanese yen (JPY)

Tipping in Japan is Not customary
Restaurants: not expected (can confuse).

Tipping isNot customary

Restaurantsnot expected (can confuse)

Local currencyJapanese yen (JPY)

RegionAsia

Tipping is not customary in Japan and can even cause confusion; excellent service is the standard and is already included.

Customary tips in Japan

Where	Customary tip
Restaurants	not expected (can confuse)
Cafes & bars	not expected
Taxis & rideshare	not expected
Hotels	not expected

Japan tip calculator (JPY)

Work out a tip in Japanese yen (JPY) using the local default of about 5%. Switch to By total to round your bill to a convenient amount.

Tip calculator for Japan

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Effective rate: 5%

Do you tip in Japan?

Tipping in Japan is not customary. Tipping is not customary in Japan and can even cause confusion; excellent service is the standard and is already included. As a visitor, the safest approach is to check the bill for an included service charge, then decide whether a small extra amount is appropriate for the service you received.