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Marriott Bonvoy credit cards in Japan

The short answer

Japan has 2 Marriott Bonvoy cards: the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card from American Express (¥34,100 including tax a year) and the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card from American Express (¥82,500 including tax a year). The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card and Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card give the most status, Gold Elite.

2
Marriott Bonvoy cards in Japan
Gold
Elite, the most status from a card here
15
Elite Night Credits a year at most
Card details checked with marriott.com on Oct 28, 2026.

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How do the cards in Japan compare?

CardAnnual feeStatusNight creditsWelcome offer
The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card		¥34,100 including taxGold Elite540,000 bonus points after you spend ¥1 million in your first 6 months.
The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card
Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card		¥82,500 including taxGold Elite1575,000 bonus points after you spend ¥1.5 million in your first 6 months.

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What does the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card give you?

  • 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
  • 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

Checked with marriott.com on Oct 28, 2026. Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card.

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What does the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card give you?

  • 6 points per ¥100 at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy
  • 3 points per ¥100 on everything else
  • Gold Elite status when you join, and Platinum Elite after ¥5 million in spending in a year
  • 15 Elite Night Credits when you join and at each renewal
  • 1 Free Night Award (up to 75,000 points) after ¥4 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

Checked with marriott.com on Oct 28, 2026. Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card.

Questions

What is the best Marriott credit card in Japan?

For the most status, the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card and Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card (Gold Elite). For the lowest fee, compare the annual fees in the table: each card's fee and offer are as published.

What is the annual fee on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card?

¥34,100 including tax, as published on Oct 28, 2026.

What is the annual fee on the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Premium Card?

¥82,500 including tax, as published on Oct 28, 2026.

Can I get a US Marriott card in Japan?

Marriott Bonvoy cards are issued country by country, and issuers generally accept only people who live in the issuing country. The cards above are the ones issued in Japan.

Sources: marriott.com. Program rules change, so confirm with Marriott before you rely on one. Award Escape is independent of Marriott.