Send parcels to Japan
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Whether you’re sending to Fukuoka, Sendai or Tokyo, Parcelcompare gets your shipment from the UK to Japan using the best courier services, at savings of up to 60% when compared with Post.
From fast express delivery to cheap economy delivery, Parcelcompare’s price comparison tool, makes it easy to compare rates to Japan from the best couriers.
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Compare costs from the best Japan couriers
Thanks to our partnerships with the best couriers in the world, we can help you find great shipping rates to Japan. In fact, you can compare the prices of multiple couriers using our shipping price calculator to make sure you get the best price.
Get an instant online quote for postage to Japan.
Compare low prices from the best couriers.
Select either a fast express service or a cheap economy delivery.
Rates for sending to Japan
Parcelcompare has been shipping goods around the world for more than 30 years, during which time we’ve built relationships with the best couriers in the world. This allows us to offer the best rates for shipping to Japan without having to compromise on our excellent service – meaning that we’re not only 60% cheaper than booking direct, you also get fast, tracked and signed for delivery.
Here are some prices for other popular Asian destinations:
Our Japan courier services
Shipping to Japan from the UK
Express – 2-Day Delivery
Economy – 4/5 Day Delivery
Shipping from Japan to the UK
Express – 2/4 Day Delivery
Economy – 4/7 Day Delivery
Express delivery
Speedy 2-day Delivery
AM delivery
Guaranteed pre 9am, 10:30am and Noon Delivery
Cheap economy shipping to Japan
Cheap 4 – 5 day Delivery
Customs in Japan
Every package that is sent to Japan must pass through customs before it is delivered to the recipient. This allows for duties and customs to be applied, though if the parcel is worth less than 10,000 yen no fees will be charged. Because of this threshold, it’s important to properly declare the value of your goods.
In fact, properly declaring your goods is vital to ensure that there are no problems when it comes to clearing customs. Make sure to use the full name and value of the goods on your customs forms to minimise the risk of problems.
Collection & delivery
Courier collection
ParcelCompare can collect parcels from most locations across the UK and Japan on the very same day that a booking is made, with booking up to 3pm in many urban areas. If the courier has not arrived by 4pm we recommend you contact us.
For heavy packages over 50 kg or bulk items over 180 cm in length, you’ll need to book the day before, and if you’re sending a pallet or an item requiring a tail lift or pallet truck, please contact our customer care team prior to collection.
Japan delivery
Unless you’ve chosen to use one of our timed delivery services, we will deliver your package in Japan between 9am and 7pm on working weekdays. And we will make a total of three delivery attempts before your package is returned.
In some cases, our delivery partner will leave parcels in a safe place without requiring a signature to confirm that delivery has been made. If you require specific proof of delivery, please use the upgrade option ‘Signature required’ on our ‘select service page’.
Parcel tracking
So that you always know exactly what’s going on with your shipment, Parcelcompare offers free door-to-door tracking with every parcel we send to Japan. That means that you can keep an eye on your package from the moment it leaves your hands, all the way up until it arrives at its destination. In the unlikely event that there is a delay or problem, your parcel status is changed to ‘exception’.
We’ll also email you and your recipient with important tracking events so you’re kept informed at every step. But you can also see the progress of your parcel any time by entering your tracking number into our tracking tool.
Sending gifts to Japan
Japan is one of the most popular gift destinations from the UK, and Parcelcompare makes it easy to send presents. As long as your parcel is worth less than 10,000 yen, you won’t even have to pay duties and taxes while clearing customs.
However, there are a couple of important things to keep in mind when sending a gift. Most importantly, you’ll need to properly declare your goods. It can be tempting to try and make it a surprise for your recipients, but that can cause problems when clearing customs.
Large parcel and air freight to Japan
Parcelcompare makes it safe and easy to send large or heavy parcels to Japan. We can ship packages up to 270cm in length, or 1,000kg in weight, including pallets, just be sure to book in advance. We have multiple options for shipping large and heavy goods including air freight and pallet shipping services so, whatever your needs, Parcelcompare makes it simple to ship the biggest, heaviest goods.
If you’re planning to post a bigger parcel with Parcelcompare, then all you need to do is book at least 24 hours in advance and make sure that you’re available to offer assistance to your courier in loading and unloading your shipment.
Sending food to Japan
Japan is well known for the vast selection of weird and wonderful confectionary and other delicious food. But if you’ve had enough sushi, sometimes there is just no replacing the taste of home. Food is also one of Parcelcompare’s most popular shipments, so we’ve got plenty of experience in making it work.
Parcelcompare makes it easy to send food to Japan, but there are a few things to consider when you’re shipping food to make sure that there aren’t any problems.
What you can send:
Non-perishable foods
Store bought foods with a best before date over 6 months away
Items must be in the original manufacturers packaging and unopened
The food label needs to list all the ingredients
The best before date must be displayed on the packaging
Examples of pershable foods: Crisp and savory foods, Chocolates and candy, Canned foods, Herbs and Spices in sealed containers, tea bags, Jams and other preserves
What you cannot send:
Perishable foods
Foods with a shelf life of less than 6 months
Homemade foods or any foods not in the original manufacturers packaging
Foods that can spoil in transit.
Food in packaging that have been opened
Food that does not contain a food label listing the ingredients
Packaging your parcel
Japan is half a world away and, by the time your parcel arrives there it will have been handled by dozens of people and multiple machines. If you’d like your parcel to arrive in the same condition that it leaves, it’s very important to properly package your goods.
To make sure that there aren’t any problems, there are three key points to keep in mind when packing your goods for shipping:
1. A STRONG BOX
If you want to be confident in your packaging, then get a new box to send your items. Older boxes may look sturdy enough, but if there are any hidden flaws they could mean the contents are damaged. If the contents will weigh more than 10kg make sure to use a double-lined box.
2. TIGHTLY PACKED
Wrap all your items individually before putting them in the box, then suspend them in packing materials, such as bubble wrap or foam peanuts, so that they’re at least 6cm from the box edge. Nothing should be able to move around inside once the box is closed.
3. FIRMLY SEALED
Use proper parcel tape and wrap it three times around your parcel in a Union Jack pattern so that all joins and corners are covered. When attaching your label many couriers carry clear document wallets that you can use.
Holidays and gift giving occasions in Japan
Though the Cherry Blossom festival might be the best known, there are plenty more occasions to celebrate throughout the year. It’s important to remember that parcels are not collected or delivered on public holidays, so if you’re sending around those dates you should factor in a couple of days to your delivery estimates. Parcelcompare has collected a list of Japanese National Holidays below; make sure that your parcel isn’t scheduled to arrive on one of them before you send.
