Detailed airport guideRestricted Carry-on and Checked Items

There are some restrictions on carry-on baggage and checked baggage. Here is an explanation of restricted items.

Table of Contents

  1. 1.Disclaimer
  2. 2.Liquids, such as cosmetic items and beverages
  3. 3.Cigarette lighters
  4. 4.Knives
  5. 5.Prohibited items
  6. 6.FAQ

1.Disclaimer

In Japan, security screening of passengers is conducted by each airline under the Civil Aeronautics Act. This website shows typical security screening rules adopted by airlines operating at Narita Airport. However, please be aware that each airline may have its own restrictions.

For more information, make inquiries with your airline or refer to the website of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

2.Liquids, such as cosmetic items and beverages

Carry-on baggage

For international flights, there are basically restrictions on liquids you can carry on board the aircraft. For more information, refer to “Restrictions on Carry-on Liquids on International Flights.

Checked baggage

You can put liquids in your checked baggage. However, there are restrictions for some types of liquids to be put in checked baggage.

3.Cigarette lighters

Carry-on baggage

You can bring only one cigarette lighter on board the aircraft. However, your airline may have different rules. Make inquiries with the airline in advance.

Checked baggage

You cannot put any cigarette lighter in your checked baggage. Make sure that you have not left one in your suitcase or clothes.

4.Knives

Carry-on baggage

You basically cannot carry any knives on board the aircraft, including stationery items, such as scissors and box cutters, and small knives attached to key chains.

For more information, refer to the following.

Checked baggage

You can put knives in your checked baggage. However, there may be restrictions depending on the length and size of the blade.

5.Prohibited items

Carry-on baggage

You cannot carry any prohibited items on board the aircraft. For prohibited items, refer to the following.

Checked baggage

You cannot put any prohibited items in your checked baggage.

6.FAQ

FAQs

Can I bring 500ml bottled juice, tea, and mineral water on the plane?

[International flight] You may not carry 500 ml-bottles of juice, tea, or mineral water on the plane as they are subject to restrictions on carry-on liquids. However, you can bring on the plane bottles of juice, etc. you purchased at duty-free shops and other stores after undergoing security screening and completing departure procedures. Please check the following for further information.

Can I put canned beer in my checked luggage? I understand that I can't bring it on board, but is there also a restriction on checked luggage?

[International flight] As canned beer is subject to the restrictions on carry-on liquids, you cannot bring it in carry-on baggage but you can put it in your suitcase to be checked at the check-in counter. For further information, please check Restrictions on Carry-on Liquids on International Flights.

I bought some fresh sweets as a gift for a friend living overseas. I need to keep it cool, so I want to use dry ice. Can I bring dry ice on the plane?

[Common] You can put dry ice both in carry-on baggage and checked baggage for the purpose of cooling perishable food including fresh sweets. While passengers are allowed to bring dry ice up to 2.5 kg per person in principle, airlines may set different limits or require labeling. For details, please inquire with your airline.

The size of the clear plastic bag with a zipper for liquids is 24cm x 17cm. Is this size okay? Also, is it okay if there are pictures and words written on the zippered plastic bag?

[International flight] In the rules for carrying liquids, it is specified as a transparent, resealable plastic bag with a zipper and capacity of 1 liter, less than 20 cm on all sides. However, a bag of 24 cm x 17 cm size also has a sum of about 40 cm in both directions, so it is allowed if it's a transparent vinyl bag with a zipper. Bags with pictures or text are also allowed as long as the bag is transparent and the contents can be visually checked. However, in order to ensure a smooth inspection, we ask you to use a bag with minimal pictures and text.

I would like to bring a boxed yogurt to eat on the plane. Are there any restrictions?

[International flight] Yogurt is categorized as liquid and subject to the restrictions on carry-on liquids. Please put yogurt in checked baggage. If you need to bring it on the plane, store it in a container with a capacity of not more than 100 ml and then put it into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity of not more than 1 liter, according to the rules on the restrictions on carry-on liquids. Please check the following for further information.