Tokyo, Japan
Small rooms, a big bar, and the Skytree a short ride away.
26,000 points · 2 nights
Cash equivalent $239
Fair use of points0.92¢ / point
Japan · American Express
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Marriott Bonvoy® アメリカン・エキスプレス®・カード
- Annual fee
- ¥34,100 including tax
- Elite status
- Gold Elite
- Elite Night Credits
- 5 a year
- For
- Personal
- Network
- American Express
Current welcome offer
40,000 bonus points after you spend ¥1 million in your first 6 months.
Our summary of the offer shown on marriott.com on Oct 26, 2026. Read the exact offer and terms.
What the offer can book
40,000 points is worth about US$488 in hotel stays.
That’s at 1.22¢ per point, the median value of the best stay at each hotel we track. Spend them well and they go further.
Stays the bonus covers on its own
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Temple bells, night markets and the mountains beyond.
26,000 points · 2 nights
Usually 30K · 4K fewer points than usual
Cash equivalent $192
Fair use of points0.74¢ / point
Preview: sample prices and dates for illustration, not live availability.
How it earns points
- 5 points per ¥100 at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
- 3 points per ¥100 with eligible airlines and in foreign currencies
- 2 points per ¥100 on everything else
What else it gives you
- Gold Elite status when you join
- 5 Elite Night Credits when you join and at each renewal
- 1 Free Night Award (up to 50,000 points) after ¥2.5 million in spending in a year, at renewal
- A US$100 property credit on stays of 2 or more nights at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis
Bonvoy cards in Japan
| Card | Annual fee | Elite status | Welcome offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy American Express CardAmerican Express | ¥34,100 including tax | Gold Elite | 40,000 bonus points after you spend ¥1 million in your first 6 months. |
| Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium CardAmerican Express | ¥82,500 including tax | Gold Elite | 75,000 bonus points after you spend ¥1.5 million in your first 6 months. |
Before you apply
Check you can apply
Bonvoy cards are issued country by country, and issuers generally accept only people who live in the country. This card is for Japan.
Have your Bonvoy member number ready
The card earns points into your Marriott Bonvoy account. If you don’t have one yet, join free at marriott.com first.
Read who qualifies for the offer
Welcome offers come with eligibility rules, and holding or having held another Bonvoy card can rule you out. American Express’s terms set out exactly who qualifies.
Plan the spending
Make sure the spending target fits what you would spend anyway, inside the time the issuer allows.
Questions
- What is the annual fee on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card?
- The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card has an annual fee of ¥34,100 including tax, as shown on marriott.com on Oct 26, 2026.
- What is the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card welcome offer?
- On Oct 26, 2026, marriott.com showed this offer: 40,000 bonus points after you spend ¥1 million in your first 6 months. Read the issuer's terms before you apply.
- Does the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card give Marriott Bonvoy elite status?
- It gives Gold Elite status. It adds 5 Elite Night Credits a year toward the next status.
- How many Bonvoy points does the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card earn?
- As published by American Express: 5 points per ¥100 at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy; 3 points per ¥100 with eligible airlines and in foreign currencies; 2 points per ¥100 on everything else.
- Who can apply for the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card?
- The card is issued by American Express for Japan, and Bonvoy cards are generally open only to people who live in the issuing country. Holding another Bonvoy card can rule you out of the welcome offer.
Details checked on marriott.com on Oct 26, 2026. Card art as published on marriott.com. Terms and offers change often. Read the full terms before you apply. AwardEscape is independent and is not a card issuer.