Is it cheaper to buy the Fujifilm X-T5 (Boîtier) in Japan? The price in Japan is 1235 € (converted from 228900 JPY tax-free) vs a street price of 1999 € in Europe, saving you 764 € (38%).
Buying a Fujifilm X-T5 (Boîtier) in Japan is a popular choice for European travelers. Retail prices are often lower on the Japan domestic market, and tourists can claim a 10% tax refund at departure. Favorable exchange rates can push the savings even higher.
Japan operates on a pay first, refund later basis since November 2026. Show your passport at checkout to register the tax-free purchase, then scan your passport at airport tax-free kiosks before departure to process your refund.
The tax-free customs allowance for travelers returning to the EU is 430 € per person. If you bring back a single item worth more than 430 € (like this camera), you must declare it at French customs and pay 20% VAT.
Fujifilm camera bodies purchased in Japan carry a domestic-only warranty. Repairing it back in Europe under warranty is generally not supported, though paid service is available at Fujifilm centers.