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iPhone Air price in Japan
Apple Store prices in Japan for every iPhone Air model, with tax, converted to pounds.
From · 256 GB
US$1,199 · Includes 10% consumption tax
Every iPhone Air model in Japan
Colour doesn't change the price: Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue and Space Black cost the same.
Price in Japan
256 GB, in yen¥189,800 since 11 Sept 2026, when Apple raised it from ¥177,800.
Questions
Is the iPhone Air cheaper in Japan than in the UK?
Yes. The 256 GB model costs ¥189,800, about £905, in Japan. In the UK it costs £1,099, so it's £194 (18% of the price in the UK) less in Japan.
Does the price include tax?
Yes. Apple's prices in Japan include 10% consumption tax.
Where is the iPhone Air cheapest?
The US, at about £891 for the 256 GB model. Japan is 2nd cheapest of 40.
Can visitors get the tax back in Japan?
Yes. Spend at least ¥5,000 and you can claim about 9.1% back after fees: about ¥17,253 on the 256 GB model. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
Has the price changed?
Yes. Apple raised the 256 GB model from ¥177,800 to ¥189,800 on 11 Sept 2026.
How Japan compares
256 GB · in pounds, with tax
40 countries. Differences are against the price in Japan; percentages are of that price. Prices for the US include our average sales tax.
Tax
Apple's prices in Japan include 10% consumption tax.
Tax refund for visitors
- Scheme
- Consumption Tax Exemption for Visitors
- Minimum spend
- ¥5,000
- Refund
- About 9.1% after fees
- On the 256 GB model
- About ¥17,253 back
Taken off when you pay: show your passport. Estimate: the rate after fees depends on the shop. We haven't confirmed that Apple Stores take part.
iPhone Air in other countries
Nearest in price
1United States£891
Also in Asia
iPhone Air in all 40 countries
Other Apple products in Japan
iPhone 16from ¥139,800iPhone 17from ¥159,800iPhone 17efrom ¥124,800iPhone 18 Profrom ¥219,800iPhone 18 Pro Maxfrom ¥239,800Sources and method
Prices collected from Apple's public website for Japan, checked 14 Oct 2026, with tax as Apple shows it. Converted at European Central Bank reference rates from 15 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. For guidance only, not tax or financial advice.
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