Shipping from Japan to Italy: Cost Table for Japan Post
Japan Post is one of the cheapest methods to send items from Japan to Italy. This article provides a cost breakdown for items you may be planning to ship home.
Bookmark this page for Japan Post’s pricing charts for any time you need to know shipping costs from Japan to Italy in a hurry.
Note: Japan Post has a number of delivery services. We include each service’s pricing chart in order of fastest delivery speed.
Japan Post EMS pricing: from Japan to Italy
The Japan Post's Express Mail Service (EMS) can get your item from Tokyo to Italy in about 9 days.
The dimension requirements:
Maximum length: 1.5m or less
Length + Circumference: 2.75m or less
Maximum weight: 30
Weight |
Cost |
Delivery Speed |
|---|---|---|
Up to 500g |
¥3,150 |
9 days |
Up to 600g |
¥3,400 |
9 days |
Up to 700g |
¥3,650 |
9 days |
Up to 800g |
¥3,900 |
9 days |
Up to 900g |
¥4,150 |
9 days |
Up to 1.0kg |
¥4,400 |
9 days |
Up to 1.25kg |
¥5,000 |
9 days |
Up to 1.5kg |
¥5,550 |
9 days |
Up to 1.75kg |
¥6,150 |
9 days |
Up to 2.0kg |
¥6,700 |
9 days |
Up to 2.5kg |
¥7,750 |
9 days |
Up to 3.0kg |
¥8,800 |
9 days |
Up to 3.5kg |
¥9,850 |
9 days |
Up to 4.0kg |
¥10,900 |
9 days |
Up to 4.5kg |
¥11,950 |
9 days |
Up to 5.0kg |
¥13,000 |
9 days |
Up to 5.5kg |
¥14,050 |
9 days |
Up to 6.0kg |
¥15,100 |
9 days |
Up to 7.0kg |
¥17,200 |
9 days |
Up to 8.0kg |
¥19,300 |
9 days |
Up to 9.0kg |
¥21,400 |
9 days |
Up to 10.0kg |
¥23,500 |
9 days |
Up to 11.0kg |
¥25,600 |
9 days |
Up to 12.0kg |
¥27,700 |
9 days |
Up to 13.0kg |
¥29,800 |
9 days |
Up to 14.0kg |
¥31,900 |
9 days |
Up to 15.0kg |
¥34,000 |
9 days |
Up to 16.0kg |
¥36,100 |
9 days |
Up to 17.0kg |
¥38,200 |
9 days |
Up to 18.0kg |
¥40,300 |
9 days |
Up to 19.0kg |
¥42,400 |
9 days |
Up to 20.0kg |
¥44,500 |
9 days |
Up to 21.0kg |
¥46,600 |
9 days |
Up to 22.0kg |
¥48,700 |
9 days |
Up to 23.0kg |
¥50,800 |
9 days |
Up to 24.0kg |
¥52,900 |
9 days |
Up to 25.0kg |
¥55,000 |
9 days |
Up to 26.0kg |
¥57,100 |
9 days |
Up to 27.0kg |
¥59,200 |
9 days |
Up to 28.0kg |
¥61,300 |
9 days |
Up to 29.0kg |
¥63,400 |
9 days |
Up to 30.0kg |
¥65,500 |
9 days |
Japan Post airmail pricing: from Japan to Italy
The Japan Post's airmail service (航空便 = koukubin) can get your item from Tokyo to Italy in about 6 days.
For letters: standard-sized mail
Standard-sized letters = 手紙 定形, tegami teikei, in Japanese.
Dimension requirements for standard-sized letters:
Long side: 14～23.5cm
Short side: 9～12cm
Thickness: up to 1cm
Weight |
Cost |
Delivery Speed |
|---|---|---|
Up to 25g |
¥140 |
6 days |
Up to 50g |
¥220 |
6 days |
For letters: nonstandard-sized mail
Nonstandard-sized mail = 手紙 定形外, tegami teigai, in Japanese.
Dimension requirements for nonstandard-sized mail:
Longest side: 60 cm
Length + Width + Height = 90 cm for rolled item
Diameter×2 + Length = 104 cm
Weight |
Cost |
Delivery Speed |
|---|---|---|
Up to 50g |
¥280 |
6 days |
Up to 100g |
¥420 |
6 days |
Up to 250g |
¥720 |
6 days |
Up to 500g |
¥1,260 |
6 days |
Up to 1kg |
¥2,250 |
6 days |
Up to 2kg |
¥4,130 |
6 days |
For small packets
Small packets = 小形包装物, kogata housoubutsu in Japanese.
Dimension requirements for small packets:
Length + width + thickness = 90 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)
Provided the maximum length is 60 cm (permissible deviation: 2 mm)
Weight |
Cost |
Delivery Speed |
|---|---|---|
Up to 100g |
¥510 |
6 days |
Up to 200g |
¥690 |
6 days |
Up to 300g |
¥870 |
6 days |
Up to 400g |
¥1,050 |
6 days |
Up to 500g |
¥1,230 |
6 days |
Up to 600g |
¥1,410 |
6 days |
Up to 700g |
¥1,590 |
6 days |
Up to 800g |
¥1,770 |
6 days |
Up to 900g |
¥1,950 |
6 days |
Up to 1.0kg |
¥2,130 |
6 days |
Up to 1.1kg |
¥2,310 |
6 days |
Up to 1.2kg |
¥2,490 |
6 days |
Up to 1.3kg |
¥2,670 |
6 days |
Up to 1.4kg |
¥2,850 |
6 days |
Up to 1.5kg |
¥3,030 |
6 days |
Up to 1.6kg |
¥3,210 |
6 days |
Up to 1.7kg |
¥3,390 |
6 days |
Up to 1.8kg |
¥3,570 |
6 days |
Up to 1.9kg |
¥3,750 |
6 days |
Up to 2.0kg |
¥3,930 |
6 days |
How to ship from Japan to Italy
Here are the steps to ship your document or parcel from Japan to Italy.
Step 1: Fill out a Japan Post International Parcel Label
Japan Post no longer accepts handwritten letters. Instead, they use EAD, or electronic advanced data, for all countries and territories.
Here’s a step-by-step article on how to fill out a Japan Post International Parcel label.
Step 2: Pack your item
Make sure they are properly sealed for letters, cards, and envelopes.
For parcels, use protective materials such as paper or packing peanuts to absorb shock. Additionally, tape all edges of the cardboard box.
Here are detailed instructions for how to pack your items: How to pack an item .
Step 3: Send your parcel
There are two options when sending your parcel to Japan Post.
Bring the parcel to your nearest Japan Post office if it isn't too heavy. Once the staff has checked everything, you will pay the shipping amount.
However, if the parcel is too heavy, you can call or fill out an online form to have a Japan Post staff visit your location. From there, they will do the checks, and you will pay the amount.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship from Japan to Italy?
The cost of shipping from Japan to Italy depends on the service and weight of the package. For Japan Post's Express Mail Service (EMS), prices range from ¥3,150 for a 500g package to ¥65,500 for a 30kg package, with a delivery time of about 9 days. For airmail, costs range from ¥140 for a standard-sized letter weighing up to 25g to ¥3,930 for a 2kg small packet, with delivery in approximately 6 days.
What's the cheapest way to ship from Japan to Italy?
The cheapest way to ship from Japan to Italy is by using Japan Post's standard airmail service. For small packets up to 100 grams, the cost starts at ¥510 with a delivery time of about 6 days. This service offers a balance between cost and delivery speed, making it the most economical option for light items.
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