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⚡ 30-second answer: 30 vending spots at Tokyo Station, Haneda and Kansai International airports selling ¥500-3,000 wagashi, character goods and mini sake bottles 24/7. Cash, IC card and QR code accepted; English labels available — perfect for late or early flights.
Quick reference Value Price range ¥500-3,000 Locations Stations, airports, tourist spots Hours 24 hours Payment Cash, IC, QR Last verified June 2026
For travellers who realise at the last minute they forgot omiyage, vending machines at Tokyo Station, Haneda and Kansai International airports are a lifesaver. Wagashi, character pin badges, mini sake bottles and matcha chocolate are all available 24 hours at ¥500-3,000. Convenient for late-night boarding or early-morning check-in. More machines now accept credit cards too.
| # | Location | Area | Main goods | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tokyo Station Yaesu Underground Central | Outside ticket gates | Tokyo Banana, Hiyoko | ¥1,000-2,500 |
| 2 | Tokyo Station Gransta Tokyo | Inside ticket gates | Limited sweets | ¥800-3,000 |
| 3 | Tokyo Station Keiyo Street | Inside ticket gates | Wagashi sets | ¥1,200-2,800 |
| 4 | Haneda Terminal 1, 1F | Before security | Castella, senbei | ¥600-2,500 |
| 5 | Haneda Terminal 2, 2F | After security | Matcha chocolate | ¥800-2,000 |
| 6 | Haneda Terminal 3 International | After immigration | Sakuramochi, yokan | ¥500-3,000 |
| 7 | Kansai Intl Terminal 1 | Departure floor | Osaka omiyage | ¥600-2,500 |
| 8 | Kansai Intl Terminal 2 | LCC only | Yatsuhashi, awa-okoshi | ¥500-2,000 |
| 9 | Shin-Osaka Station Central | Outside ticket gates | Takoyaki senbei | ¥700-2,200 |
| 10 | Kyoto Station Hachijo | Outside ticket gates | Matcha sweets | ¥800-2,800 |
| 11 | Shibuya Scramble Square | 1F | Character goods | ¥500-1,500 |
| 12 | Asakusa Kaminarimon Street | Outdoor | Small Japanese goods | ¥500-1,800 |
| 13 | Skytree Town | Soramachi 1F | Limited pin badges | ¥600-1,500 |
| 14 | Odaiba Diver City | 1F | Gundam goods | ¥800-3,000 |
| 15 | Akihabara Station | Outside ticket gates | Anime tins | ¥500-2,500 |
| 16 | Ikebukuro Sunshine City | 1F | Sanrio goods | ¥600-2,000 |
| 17 | Nagoya Station Sakura-dori | Outside ticket gates | Uiro, kishimen senbei | ¥700-2,500 |
| 18 | Hakata Station Maing | Outside ticket gates | Mentaiko senbei | ¥800-2,800 |
| 19 | Sapporo Station North Exit | Outside ticket gates | Shiroi-Koibito style | ¥800-2,500 |
| 20 | Sendai Station Gyutan-dori | Outside ticket gates | Hagi-no-tsuki | ¥1,000-2,800 |
| 21 | Hiroshima Station Shinkansen | Outside ticket gates | Momiji manju | ¥800-2,500 |
| 22 | Kobe Sannomiya Station | Outside ticket gates | Kobe pudding | ¥900-2,500 |
| 23 | Yokohama Station East | Outside ticket gates | Kiyoken shumai senbei | ¥800-2,200 |
| 24 | Kamakura Station | Outside ticket gates | Hato Sabure | ¥1,000-3,000 |
| 25 | Mt. Fuji Station | Outside ticket gates | Fuji-shaped sweets | ¥1,200-3,000 |
| 26 | Dotonbori Glico Sign | Outdoor | Osaka character tins | ¥500-1,500 |
| 27 | Naha Airport (Okinawa) | Departure floor | Beni-imo tart | ¥800-2,800 |
| 28 | Kanazawa Station Tsuzumi-mon | Outside ticket gates | Kaga Hachiman Okiagari | ¥800-2,500 |
| 29 | Nagano Station Zenkoji Exit | Outside ticket gates | Shinshu soba boro | ¥700-2,200 |
| 30 | Takamatsu Station Sunport | Outside ticket gates | Udon omiyage | ¥800-2,500 |
Omiyage vending pricing:
Sweet spot: ¥1,000-2,000 per item.
Vending machines at major tourist hubs and airports support English, Chinese and Korean. Touch-screen machines with big product photos let you choose visually. Allergen info (wheat, dairy, egg) is shown via pictograms on newer machines.
The biggest win: late or early flights don't miss out on souvenirs.
Few machines take ¥10,000 notes — stock up on ¥1,000 notes.
Q1: Credit cards? A: International terminal machines almost always yes; regular stations focus on cash and IC.
Q2: English labels? A: Multilingual touch-screen at major sites.
Q3: Alcohol age? A: 20+ by law. Some machines skip verification — buy responsibly.
Q4: Fresh sweets on a plane? A: Domestic OK, international risks spoilage.
Q5: Shelf life? A: Baked goods 1-3 months, fresh sweets 1-7 days.
Editorial info: Yen Finder Editorial / Last verified June 2026.
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Last verified: 2026-06-08