Cash refunds: process and conditions|LAOX Ginza

The in-city refund kiosks on 3F of LAOX Ginza Main Store offer advance cash refunds for purchases from Global Blue partner stores. This is not a shared tax-free counter that combines purchases to meet the tax-free threshold.


Tax-free shopping and refunds

Tax-free availabilityParticipating stores listed
Tax Refund Operator (TRO)
Global Blue
Refund procedure
Complete tax-free formalities at the partner store, then use your passport and credit card at the 3F kiosks. Customs confirmation is still required on departure.
How to register your refund destination
Register a credit card at the kiosk
Refund methods
Japanese yen cash (fees and limits apply)
Cash refunds
Available as an advance refund before departure
Counter location
3F, Ginza 8-chome Building, 8-8-9 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
View the refund point on Google Maps
Service hours
11:00–19:30
Service start date
2026-11-01

Information checked: 2026-11-02


Store information

For foreign visitors who bought eligible goods at Global Blue partner stores in Japan. Conditions include the time remaining until departure. A complete list of eligible stores has not been verified from the announcements.


Eligibility and important conditions

You must complete customs confirmation at your departure airport or seaport even after an advance refund. If confirmation is not completed, the advance refund amount will be charged to your registered credit card. Check fees, limits and eligibility at the kiosk or with staff.

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