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Send a parcel to Japan cheaply, by comparing the best prices from multiple courier companies all in one place.
Parcel Monkey will save you money on postage to Japan, by helping you find discounted services with top international couriers like Parcelforce, DPD and DHL. Whether you need express shipping or a more economical tracked mail solution, it’s easy to compare prices and book services through our simple quote calculator.
Here are some examples of prices to send a parcel to Japan. We have many options, so for a personalised quote please enter the weight of your item into the quote box below.
Japan is a popular destination to ship to from the UK. With over 14,000 British expats residing in Japan and over 37,000 Japanese born people living in the UK, there is a constant demand for courier services that can ship between the UK and Japan both quickly and for an affordable price.
Sending a parcel to Japan is easy with Parcel Monkey and we’ve put together some useful information below, to make the process even easier.
If you’re looking for the cheapest way to send a parcel to Japan, it’s really easy to get a price to send your parcel, using our simple courier quote form. Just enter the weight and dimensions of your packaged item and you’ll instantly see quotes from multiple international couriers.
Shipping costs to Japan vary, depending on the size and weight of your parcel and how quickly you’d like it to arrive, but our discounted Parcelforce drop off service to Japan is one of the cheapest ways to send a parcel to Japan from the UK.
How long it takes to send a parcel to Japan from the UK depends on the service you book. Express delivery to Japan could take as little as 2-3 working days, where an economy service could take 3-5 working days.
Here are a few examples of our courier services to Japan and the estimated delivery times*:
Parcelforce Global Priority (drop off) – this is our cheapest delivery service to Japan, offering fully tracked delivery to Japan in 3-5 business days. Book online and drop off your parcel at your local Post Office or for an extra cost book a collection from your home or work address.
DHL Air Express – this is our quickest delivery service to Japan, offering fully tracked delivery to Japan in 2-3 working days. This premium service is fully tracked and includes a courier collection from your home or work address.
*All delivery times are estimates for major destinations only. More remote locations could take a day or two longer.
Customs Restrictions for shipping to Japan
When you send a parcel to Japan it is important to understand the rules regarding duties and restrictions. There are a number of items which are restricted for import to Japan, including wood and articles made of wood, furniture, printed books and works of art. The Japanese Customs authority has a useful website with more information on this.
Please also consult the Parcel Monkey prohibited items list, for items which are restricted or prohibited by our courier partners.
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Only my first shipment but was impressed by the ease of use. Despite worrying about customs since there was no request for HS commodity codes when placing my order the parcel was delivered with no complications. I will now look for ways if it is possible to intergrate my Shopify store for future use.
Easy to use website to organise the parcel delivery Parcel arrived in Japan within 4 days which was the fastest ever parcel delivery for us
Easy to do. Quick service. Fast delivery.
Sent a parcel to Japan, best service I’ve used yet. Arrived as stated, good tracking info. Very pleased with service.
All very good. Thanks
Only giving 4stars as the pickup was two days late The delay wasn’t parcel monkey fault but the courier.
I have been using ParcelMonkey for many years now to send parcels mainly to Japan. I usually choose their cheapest carrier. They are always reliable, deliver on time and keep informed of any issues that might arise along the way.
It was a efficient and reliable
