Data as of 2026-10-16. Sources: Gold API (indicative XAU spot), Frankfurter (official central-bank FX rates).
30-day trend
Over the last 30 days the computed price per gram fell by 2.7% — from ¥21,886 to ¥21,303 per gram. The series is built from daily COMEX futures closes and official daily FX rates.
Gold price by year
| Year | Low (gram) | High (gram) | Average (gram) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ¥20,708 | ¥23,872 | ¥22,250 |
| 2025 | ¥14,169 | ¥21,721 | ¥16,979 |
| 2024 | ¥9,312 | ¥13,038 | ¥11,501 |
| 2023 | ¥7,683 | ¥9,901 | ¥8,875 |
| 2022 | ¥6,646 | ¥8,318 | ¥7,497 |
| 2021 | ¥5,825 | ¥6,668 | ¥6,301 |
| 2020 | ¥5,479 | ¥6,798 | ¥6,177 |
| 2019 | ¥4,581 | ¥5,319 | ¥4,876 |
| 2018 | ¥4,256 | ¥4,855 | ¥4,510 |
| 2017 | ¥4,430 | ¥4,722 | ¥4,582 |
| 2016 | ¥3,951 | ¥4,805 | ¥4,400 |
| 2015 | ¥4,197 | ¥4,922 | ¥4,499 |
| 2014 | ¥4,055 | ¥4,514 | ¥4,226 |
| 2013 | ¥3,955 | ¥4,754 | ¥4,355 |
| 2012 | ¥4,033 | ¥4,475 | ¥4,276 |
Yearly aggregates of daily COMEX futures closes converted at same-date official FX rates. FX history is available from 1999.
Price per gram by purity
| Fineness | Purity | Price per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 999.9 (24 karat) | 99.99% | ¥21,146 |
| 958 (23 karat) | 95.80% | ¥20,260 |
| 916 (22 karat) | 91.60% | ¥19,371 |
| 750 (18 karat) | 75.00% | ¥15,861 |
| 585 (14 karat) | 58.50% | ¥12,371 |
| 375 (9 karat) | 37.50% | ¥7,930 |
The purity price is the share of pure gold in the alloy multiplied by the 999.9 gram price. Jewellery retails well above the metal value.
Gold value by weight
| Weight | Value (999.9) |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | ¥21,148 |
| 5 grams | ¥105,739 |
| 10 grams | ¥211,477 |
| 20 grams | ¥422,954 |
| Troy ounce (31.1 g) | ¥657,768 |
| 50 grams | ¥1,057,386 |
| 100 grams | ¥2,114,772 |
| 1 kilogram | ¥21,147,716 |
Computed from the exchange price of pure gold: minted bars sell at a premium over these values at banks and are bought back at a discount.
Frequently asked questions
How much is gold in Japan today?
A gram of 999.9 gold in Japan works out at ¥21,148 at the official JPY rate — ¥657,768 an ounce and ¥21,147,716 a kilogram. That is the market calculation; jewellers and banks charge more for premium, tax and workmanship.
How much is 1 gram of gold in Japanese yen today?
The computed price of one gram of gold (999.9 fine) is ¥21,148 at the official JPY rate. Real-world bank or jeweller prices are higher by the dealer premium, VAT and fees.
How is this price calculated?
We take the global indicative gold price (XAU/USD) and multiply it by the official JPY rate from central-bank data (Frankfurter). It is a computed value: local dealer premiums, taxes and delivery are not included.
Why is the price at a shop or bank different?
Banks and jewellers add a premium over the market price for fabrication, logistics, VAT and their own margin, and apply a discount when buying back. The gap typically runs from 2–3% on investment bars to tens of percent on jewellery.
How much is a gram of 14k (585) gold in Japanese yen?
The computed price of one gram of 585 (14k) gold is ¥12,371 — 58.5% of the pure 999.9 gram price. Most jewellery is made of this alloy, and shops sell it well above the metal value.
How much is a troy ounce of gold in Japanese yen?
A troy ounce — 31.1035 grams — is worth about ¥657,768 at the current computation. Global exchanges quote gold per troy ounce (XAU/USD).
How often is the data updated?
This page recalculates at least once an hour. The global gold price on the World Gold home page updates every few seconds.
Other currencies
Country gold-market overviews using this currency: Japan
Methodology and data limitations are described on the methodology page. This is not investment advice — see the disclaimer.