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Japan Automobile Tax & Weight Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate annual Japanese automobile tax (engine displacement brackets) and biennial vehicle weight tax paid during Shaken inspections for passenger cars and Kei mini-vehicles.

Calculated Result

Total Annual Car Taxes Cost

¥48,300

Annual Automobile Tax (May Billing)

¥36,000

Calculator Inputs

Total Annual Car Taxes Cost

¥48,300

Annual Automobile Tax (May Billing)

¥36,000

2-Year Shaken Weight Tax

¥24,600

Annualized Weight Tax

¥12,300

Automobile vs Weight Tax Proportion

Displacement Automobile Tax
¥36,000(75%)
Annualized Weight Tax
¥12,300(25%)

Based on updated post-2019 tax rates for private passenger vehicles. Heavy surcharge rates for vehicles older than 13 or 18 years are assessed under separate rules.

This calculator provides mechanical and technical estimations based on standard performance formulas. Actual numbers may vary depending on manufacturer specifications, vehicle condition, and operating environment. Always refer to your vehicle's official owner manual.

Official Statute: 地方税法第145条 (自動車税種別割・排気量区分) 及び 自動車重量税法 (車検時納付車両重量別税率)Last Verified: 2026-09-03

Calculation Methodology

Annual Tax Cost = Annual Automobile Tax + (2-Year Shaken Weight Tax ÷ 2).

Frequently Asked Questions

Kei mini-vehicles pay a flat annual local tax of only 10,800 JPY, whereas the smallest standard car engine (<=1,000cc) starts at 25,000 JPY per year.

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