How to Send Flowers to Japan from Abroad
If you want to send flowers to Japan from abroad, you can order online from almost anywhere and have a local florist deliver them. Orders are accepted from any country, you pay in US dollars by international card or PayPal, and fresh bouquets reach any address in Japan the next day. Here is how it works, what it costs, and which flowers suit Japanese customs.
Can you send flowers to Japan from another country?
Yes. Orders are accepted from any country, so the US, UK, Europe, China and elsewhere all work the same way. Delivery covers all of Japan, including Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama, Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka, plus 22 more city pages.
How does ordering from abroad work, step by step?
- Choose your flowers. Browse the flower collection. The catalog has 152 bouquets, arrangements and plants. Cakes and food hampers are not sold.
- Add a message. Every order includes a free printed card, so write your note when you check out.
- Enter the recipient's details. The florist needs the recipient's name, full address in Japan and a phone number to coordinate the delivery.
- Add delivery instructions if needed. You can write a preferred time. The florist tries to meet it, but exact time slots are not guaranteed.
- Pay in USD. Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards work through Stripe, and PayPal is also accepted.
If you want extras, the add-ons are a box of chocolates, a glass vase, a plush teddy bear, a greeting card, balloons and a wine bottle.
How long does delivery take and when should you order?
Delivery is next day across Japan, Monday to Saturday, for orders placed before midnight Japan time. Japan is 13 to 17 hours ahead of US time zones, so an order placed late on a US morning may already fall after midnight in Japan. Same-day delivery is not offered, and there are no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays.
| Occasion | Date | Ordering guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas (Kurisumasu) | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Order at least 2 to 3 days ahead |
| Valentine's Day (Barentain Dē) | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | Sunday, so aim for Saturday, February 13 or earlier |
| Mother's Day (Haha no Hi) | Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Sunday, so aim for Saturday, May 8 or earlier |
Around New Year's Day and Golden Week, the run of public holidays in late April and early May, check the calendar carefully before you order.
How much does it cost to send flowers to Japan?
Bouquets start at USD 63.24, and every order carries a flat USD 14.95 delivery fee. A basic bouquet therefore comes to USD 78.19 in total. The most expensive items in the range are USD 172.49, which brings the total to USD 187.44 with delivery.
Prices are charged in US dollars. EUR and GBP amounts are shown on the site for reference only, so check the USD total at checkout. For a mid-range option, the Iridescent Rose Luxe is USD 137.99 before the delivery fee.
Which flowers should you send to Japan, and which should you avoid?
For birthdays, thank-yous and romance, bright colors and roses are a safe choice. A dozen romance roses suits Valentine's Day and anniversaries. Many people in Japan avoid giving four or nine of anything, because the words for those numbers sound like death and suffering, so choose a bouquet with an odd or unrelated count of stems.
White flowers, especially white lilies and white chrysanthemums, are linked with funerals and condolence. If the occasion is a loss, browse the sympathy collection rather than a celebration bouquet.
For Mother's Day, carnations are the traditional flower. Red carnations are given to living mothers and white ones are used for mothers who have died. For a hospital visit, cut flowers are the usual choice, since many people avoid potted plants with roots, which can suggest a long stay. Check the hospital's own visiting rules as well.
Summary of what to send
Send a bouquet, make sure the stem count and colors suit the occasion, and order early enough to avoid Sundays and public holidays. To place your order, browse the flower collection on japanflowerdelivery.com, enter the recipient's details, and pay in USD by card or PayPal.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send flowers to Japan on a Sunday?
No. Deliveries are made Monday to Saturday, and there are no deliveries on Sundays or main public holidays. For Sunday holidays such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day in 2027, order for delivery on the Saturday before.
Can I choose a specific delivery time in Japan?
You can write a preferred time in the delivery instructions when you order, and the florist will try to meet it. Exact time slots are not guaranteed, so do not plan a time-sensitive event around a specific hour.
Is it okay to send flowers to someone in a hospital in Japan?
Cut flowers are generally the better choice, because many people avoid potted plants with roots in hospitals. Some hospitals also limit flowers in certain wards, so check the rules before the delivery day.
Will I be charged in yen when I order from the US?
No. Orders are charged in US dollars, and EUR and GBP amounts are shown only for reference. You can pay with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express card through Stripe, or with PayPal.