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iPhone 17 price in Japan
Apple Store prices in Japan for every iPhone 17 model, with tax, converted to pounds.
From · 256 GB
US$1,011 · Includes 10% consumption tax
Every iPhone 17 model in Japan
Colour doesn't change the price: Black, Lavender, Mist Blue, Sage and White cost the same.
Price in Japan
256 GB, in yen¥159,800 since 11 Sept 2026, when Apple raised it from ¥142,800.
Questions
Is the iPhone 17 cheaper in Japan than in the UK?
Yes. The 256 GB model costs ¥159,800, about £764, in Japan. In the UK it costs £899, so it's £135 (15% 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 17 cheapest?
The US, at about £730 for the 256 GB model. Japan is 3rd 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 ¥14,526 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 ¥142,800 to ¥159,800 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 ¥14,526 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 17 in other countries
Nearest in price
1United States£7302Hong Kong£750
Also in Asia
iPhone 17 in all 40 countries
Other Apple products in Japan
iPhone 16from ¥139,800iPhone 17efrom ¥124,800iPhone 18 Profrom ¥219,800iPhone 18 Pro Maxfrom ¥239,800iPhone Airfrom ¥189,800Sources and method
Prices collected from Apple's public website for Japan, checked 6 Oct 2026, with tax as Apple shows it. Converted at European Central Bank reference rates from 6 Oct 2026. Not affiliated with Apple. For guidance only, not tax or financial advice.
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