Gold Price in Japan
This page shows gold prices in Japan converted from the international spot price at market exchange rates. It is an indicative reference, not a price quoted by a Japanese dealer, jeweller or shop. Retail prices can differ because of premiums, taxes, delivery costs and dealer margins.
In Japan, gold is most commonly priced per gram, for both jewellery and investment products.
XAU spot equivalent · Japan
JPY 629,167 per troy ounce ▲ +4,047.31 (+0.64%)
Gram JPY 20,228Kilogram JPY 20,228,175Tola JPY 235,93722K per gram JPY 18,542
COMEX gold futures (GC=F) · Last 30 daily closes · Latest close JPY 632,774.64
Day change basis: COMEX gold futures (GC=F) — this is futures movement, not spot’s own change.
XAU spot equivalent · Japan
JPY 629,167 per troy ounce
| Unit | Price |
|---|---|
| Troy ounce | JPY 629,167 |
| Gram | JPY 20,228 |
| Kilogram | JPY 20,228,175 |
| Tola | JPY 235,937 |
| Purity | Price / gram |
|---|---|
| 24K | JPY 20,228 |
| 22K | JPY 18,542 |
| 21K | JPY 17,700 |
| 18K | JPY 15,171 |
| 14K | JPY 11,800 |
Figures are the international spot price converted at market exchange rates. They are not local jeweller or shop prices, which add premiums, making charges, taxes and dealer margins.
Source: Live market quote · Quote time: 2026-10-26T19:14:16Z · Retrieved by Gold Updates at page load.
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COMEX gold futures (GC=F) daily closes, in USD. This is futures data, not spot.
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Gold in Japan: currency, quoting and coins
Market context
Gold buyers in Japan trade in the same international market as buyers everywhere else: there is no separate local spot price. What differs locally is the currency, taxes, premiums and shop charges — the metal itself is priced from the one international benchmark, converted here into JPY.
Currency
The currency is the Japanese yen (JPY), which has no minor unit in everyday use. Prices on this page are the international spot price converted at the current market exchange rate for JPY; the conversion rate, not a local dealer board, is what moves the figures here when exchange rates move.
How gold is quoted locally
The international benchmark is quoted per troy ounce in US dollars. Local shops in Japan most commonly quote by the gram for jewellery and small bars; the per-ounce, per-gram and per-kilo figures above are all the same converted price, only the unit changes.
National coin
No national bullion coin is named on this page for Japan. Whatever coin or bar a dealer stocks, its value follows weight and purity first — confirm both, and the total price including any premium, before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a Japanese dealer's price differ from this page?
Dealers add a premium, handling and delivery costs, applicable taxes and a margin, while this page shows the converted spot-price equivalent alone.
What drives the gold price in Japanese yen?
The yen price follows the international gold market and the yen exchange rate, so it moves when either of those shifts.
Is jewellery priced differently from a gold bar in Japan?
Yes, jewellery includes design and workmanship costs, while bars are generally priced closer to the metal value plus a dealer premium.
What should I check before buying gold in Japan?
Confirm the weight, purity and total price including any taxes or delivery charges, and compare reputable dealers before buying.
Pricing methodology
Gold Updates takes one XAU spot quote in USD, converts it at the current market exchange rate for JPY, then derives grams (ounce / 31.1034768), kilograms (grams x 1000) and tolas (grams x 11.6638038). Purity multiplies by karat / 24, applied once. Full details: Data Sources & Methodology.