Japan Car Tax Estimator
Vehicle Information
Estimated Annual Tax
Annual Jidoshazei: 0 JPY
Frequently Asked Questions
Jidoshazei (自動車税) is Japan's annual automobile tax, imposed by prefectural governments on vehicle owners. It is primarily based on the vehicle's engine displacement and initial registration year. This tool provides an estimate for standard passenger vehicles and Kei cars.
Vehicles older than a certain number of years (e.g., 13 years for gasoline/LPG vehicles or 11 years for diesel vehicles from their initial registration) typically incur a surcharge on their annual tax. This estimator applies a general 15% surcharge for vehicles older than 13 years.
Yes, environmentally friendly vehicles (e.g., electric, hybrid, low-emission gasoline cars) can be eligible for significant tax reductions or exemptions, often referred to as the "Green Tax System" (グリーン化税制). This estimator includes a basic exemption for electric vehicles but may not cover all specific eco-car reductions.
