🇯🇵Gold Rate in Japan Today
The gold rate in Japan today is ¥17,646 per gram for 18K, based on an international spot price of $4,604.40 per troy ounce. That is up ¥413.15 from the previous close.
Gold rate in Japan — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | ¥23,529 | ¥21,568 | ¥20,588 | ¥17,646 | ¥13,725 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | ¥731,823 | ¥670,838 | ¥640,345 | ¥548,867 | ¥426,897 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | ¥23,528,666 | ¥21,567,944 | ¥20,587,583 | ¥17,646,500 | ¥13,725,055 |
All figures in JPY (Yen). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 18K per gram in Japan
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current JPY exchange rate.
| Date | 18K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | ¥17,722 | +¥413.15 | 2.39% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | ¥17,309 | +¥103.09 | 0.60% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | ¥17,206 | +¥472.94 | 2.83% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | ¥16,733 | -¥198.53 | -1.17% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | ¥16,931 | +¥143.34 | 0.85% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | ¥16,788 | +¥64.38 | 0.38% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | ¥16,724 | -¥173.61 | -1.03% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | ¥16,897 | +¥99.26 | 0.59% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | ¥16,798 | +¥81.25 | 0.49% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | ¥16,717 | — | — |
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Gold rate in Japan — questions
What is the gold rate in Japan today?
The gold rate in Japan today is ¥17,646 per gram for 18K, and ¥23,529 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current JPY exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Japan?
One gram of 24K gold costs ¥23,529 in Japan, and 22K costs ¥21,568 per gram. 18K works out at ¥17,646.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Japan?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is ¥1,961 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 2 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.