How much is 22K gold per gram in Japan today?

¥18,163 per gram of 22K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in Japan?

10% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in Japan?

22K is common in India, Pakistan, the Gulf and Southeast Asia; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.

Is the gold price different in each country?

No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

Japan · 10% VAT on jewellery

22K gold price per gram in JPY today

¥18,163 per gram · ¥181,625 per 10 g · 1 USD = 157.532 JPY

22K (916) is 91.6% gold. In Japan jewellery carries 10% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in JPY

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	JPY per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	¥7,436	¥74,355
10K	417	41.7%	¥8,268	¥82,683
14K	585	58.5%	¥11,599	¥115,994
18K	750	75.0%	¥14,871	¥148,711
21K	875	87.5%	¥17,350	¥173,496
22K	916	91.6%	¥18,163	¥181,625
24K	999	99.9%	¥19,808	¥198,083

Spot $3,914.90 per troy ounce ($125.87 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:15:23 UTC; exchange rates from open.er-api.com. Refreshed daily. Per-gram figures are pure gold price × karat purity; dealers buy and sell a few percent either side.

What typical 22K pieces are worth in JPY

Typical piece	Weight	22K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	¥45,406
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	¥87,180
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	¥63,569
Signet ring	10 g	¥181,625
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	¥63,569
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	¥254,276
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	¥544,876
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	¥54,488

Metal value only, at spot: what the gold in the piece is worth today. Add stones, making and margins for a shop price; take about 85% for a scrap payout.

Frequently asked

How much is 22K gold per gram in Japan today?: ¥18,163 per gram of 22K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in Japan?: 10% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in Japan?: 22K is common in India, Pakistan, the Gulf and Southeast Asia; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.
Is the gold price different in each country?: No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

22K in other currencies

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