Tax Free Counter "PIE VAT Station"

Enjoy tax free shopping in Japan with the "PIE VAT Station" Tax Free Counter.

Complete your tax refund quickly and easily with the PIE VAT app.

ARIAKE GARDEN TAX FREE COUNTER

Enjoy tax free shopping at shopping malls and Shotengai with the digital Tax Free Counter "PIE VAT Station." The "PIE VAT Station" is located in popular shopping malls with trendy shops and restaurants in Japan. You can easily and quickly complete your tax free process with your tax refund app "PIE VAT." Within the PIE VAT app, you can check the status of your tax refund process and receive your tax refund on the app.

Download the PIE VAT app here!

Enjoy tax free shopping throughout Japan at PIE VAT partner shopping malls and Shotengai.

You can easily shop and receive tax refunds at the Tax Free Counter "PIE VAT Station" located in various shopping malls.

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Shopping malls and outlet malls

MITSUI OUTLET PARK & Mitsui Shopping Park

Visit the Tax-free Counter at various MITSUI OUTLET PARK and Mitsui Shopping Park

Enjoy tax free shopping and dining at various MITSUI OUTLET PARK and Mitsui Shopping Park locations.

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AQUACiTY ODAIBA
Shopping mall

AQUACiTY ODAIBA

Visit PIE VAT Station located on the 4th floor of AQUACiTY ODAIBA

Enjoy shopping at the many amazing stores and dining at a variety of restaurants at AQUACiTY ODAIBA. And don't forget to take a walk by the beach!

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TAX FREE COUNTER ARIAKE GARDEN
Shopping mall

ARIAKE GARDEN

Visit PIE VAT Station located on the 2nd floor of ARIAKE GARDEN

Enjoy shopping and dining at Ariake Garden. You can also experience the hot spring facility "Izumi tenku no yu" at Ariake Garden.

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Tokyu Plaza and Decks Tokyo Beach
Shopping mall

TOKYU PLAZA & DECKS Tokyo Beach

Visit the Tax Free Counter at various TOKYU PLAZA and DECKS Tokyo Beach

Enjoy tax free shopping and dining at various TOKYU PLAZA locations and DECKS Tokyo Beach. 

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Shotengai (shopping street)

Asakusa Nishisando Shotengai

Visit the Tax Free Counter at Asakusa Nishisando Shotengai

Enjoy tax free shopping at Asakusa Nishisando Shotengai, which offers a theme park-like atmosphere with unique shops selling gourmet food, souvenirs, and activities such as goldfish scooping.

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UOMACHI GINTENGAI
Shotengai (shopping street)

UOMACHI GINTENGAI

Visit the Tax Free Counter at UOMACHI GINTENGAI in Kitakyushu city

Experience tax free shopping at UOMACHI GINTENGAI, Japan's first arcade shopping district. Explore a variety of fantastic shops and restaurants along the street.

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How to use PIE VAT app at Tax Free Counter

How to Shop tax free in Japan with the PIE VAT app and Tax Free Counter "PIE VAT Station".

Enjoy shopping at PIE VAT partner stores

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Step 1. Shop at PIE VAT partner stores and pay an amount including tax

* Total purchase amount must be at least 5000 JPY (excluding tax) from PIE VAT partner stores in the same shopping mall on the same day

Before visiting PIE VAT Station (Tax Free Counter)

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Step 2. Download PIE VAT app, scan the QR code from the store and start refund request on the app

 

*Highly recommended downloading PIE VAT app before visiting the mall

Download PIE VAT app
Visit PIE VAT Station (Tax Free Counter)

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Step 3. Visit Tax Free Counter "PIE VAT Station"

Tax refund eligibility
* You must not be a resident of Japan
* You entered Japan within the last 6 months

 

After visiting PIE VAT Station (Tax Free Counter)

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Step 4. Refund after the service fee (1.5% of total amount excl. tax) will be available on the app once approved

 

Your refund will be available on PIE VAT app and you can withdraw it anytime

Withdraw fund

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Step 5. Set your withdrawal method on
PIE VAT app and withdraw your refund.

Your refund will arrive your bank account or credit card within 5 - 10 business days

Notice

Important Notice

  • No returns accepted after the tax refund process is completed.

  • Tax-free goods must be exported by yourself. You are not allowed to transfer or consume the tax-free goods in Japan.

  • Tax-free goods cannot be purchased for business, commercial or resale purposes.

  • Please present your passport and the purchased goods at customs upon departure.

  • If you do not possess the tax-free goods upon departure, you have to pay the consumption tax at customs.

Tax refund eligibility

Summary of tax refund eligibility

  • Total purchase amount must be at least 5000 JPY (excluding tax) from PIE VAT stores in the same mall on the same day.

  • Non-resident foreign citizens with “Temporary Visitor (within 6 months)”, “Diplomat” or “Official”
    status of residence.

  • Non-resident Japanese citizens who can provide documentary proof of residing outside of Japan continuously for at least 2 years.
FAQ

Questions and Answers about tax free shopping with PIE VAT app

Why do I need to submit my personal information on PIE VAT app?

This information is required by the National Tax Agency in Japan to process tax refunds. PIE VAT is a licensed authorized transmitter of this information. PIE uses industry standard security to ensure data is stored and transmitted securely.

When will I receive my tax refund?

After withdrawing from the PIE VAT app, it may take up to 5-10 business days, depending on the recipient's bank or credit card.

How can I contact PIE VAT support?

You can contact PIE's support team via the live chat on PIE VAT app or online help center page.

https://help.pievat.com

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