Japan · JPY · February 2023

Gold Price in JapanFebruary 2023

In February 2023, the gold price in Japan closed at approximately ¥257,591 per troy ounce, equivalent to ¥96,598 per tola or ¥8,282 per gram. This represents a -5.26% change on the month (¥271,892 open → ¥257,591 close).

-5.26% on the month

Open

¥271,892

per troy ounce

Close

¥257,591

per troy ounce

High

¥271,892

per troy ounce

Low

¥255,671

per troy ounce

All unit prices at February 2023 close — Japan

UnitWeightClosing JPY price
Troy ounce31.1035 g¥257,591
Gram1.0000 g¥8,282
10 grams10 g¥82,817
Kilogram1,000 g¥8,281,739
Tola11.664 g¥96,598
JPY prices computed from XAU/USD ($1,824.60/oz close) × 2023-end JPY/USD rate (141.1767). Pure metal value only — excludes local taxes and dealer making charges.

Karat-purity breakdown at February 2023 close

KaratPer gramPer tola
24KJAPAN STD¥8,273¥96,502
22K¥7,586¥88,484
21K¥7,247¥84,523
18K¥6,211¥72,449
14K¥4,845¥56,510
10K¥3,453¥40,281

Daily gold price in JPYFebruary 2023

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February 2023 gold market: Hot data revives Fed hawkishness

Bearish

Hot US data pushed rate-hike bets and the dollar back up.

Gold pulled back to around $1,810–$1,830 in February after unexpectedly strong US jobs and inflation data revived expectations of more Fed rate hikes, lifting the dollar and Treasury yields.

What drove gold in February 2023

  • blockbuster US jobs report
  • sticky inflation data
  • rebounding dollar and yields
  • repricing of the Fed path
Themes#Fed policy#US data strength#rising yields

Key events in February 2023

  1. Feb 24Gold slips toward $1,810 as yields and the dollar rise

What happened next

The pullback ended abruptly in March when a banking crisis erupted.

For gold buyers in Japan

February was a reminder that the road to a Fed pause would be bumpy, with each hot data print a setback for gold.

The 2023 gold market: Banking crisis and another record CB buy year

Silicon Valley Bank failed in March 2023, followed by Credit Suisse rescue. Gold rallied to $2,072 in May, then traded $1,820–$2,090 through year-end. Central banks bought another 1,037 tonnes — second-highest ever. Year close: $2,062.

Key drivers in 2023

Regional banking crisis, Credit Suisse failure, central-bank buying continues, persistent inflation

2023 XAU/USD high

$2,135 (Dec)

2023 XAU/USD low

$1,810 (Feb)

Era context — The modern bull market (2019 to today)

Gold's second major bull market of the 21st century. Driven by COVID stimulus, Russia sanctions, central-bank accumulation at record levels, and the structural shift toward a multi-polar reserve system. New all-time highs reached repeatedly since 2020.

The Japan gold market

Japan retail gold prices are quoted in the local currency per gram for 24K and 22K purities, and per troy ounce for investment-grade bullion. Local rates usually sit above the international XAU/USD spot price after import duties, sales taxes, and jewellery making charges are applied. Use this archive as the international reference price; final retail rates depend on your dealer and the date's exchange rate.

Standard quote unit

gram

Common purity

24K

Currency

JPY (¥)

Daily gold price — February 2023, Japan

How Japan gold prices are calculated on this page

Source. The international XAU/USD spot price comes from gold-api.com's historical archive (London PM-fix benchmark). The JPY/USD exchange rate comes from exchangerate-api.com's 2023 year-end snapshot.

Conversion. Every JPY figure on this page is computed as XAU/USD price × JPY/USD rate. We use the year-end exchange rate consistently across all February 2023 prices on this page.

Per-unit math. Per-gram = per-ounce ÷ 31.1035. Per-tola = per-gram × 11.664. Per-10g = per-gram × 10. Per-kilo = per-gram × 1000. Karat values multiply per-gram by the purity ratio (24K = 0.999, 22K = 0.916, 21K = 0.875, 18K = 0.750, 14K = 0.585, 10K = 0.417).

What this page does NOT include. Local sales tax / VAT, customs duty on imports, dealer making charges, jewellery design premiums, or coin numismatic premiums. To go from this pure-metal value to a final retail rate in Japan, add the country-specific levies described in the “Japangold market” section above.

FAQ — Japan gold price in February 2023

What was the gold price in Japan in February 2023?

In February 2023, gold in Japan opened at ¥271,892/oz and closed at ¥257,591/oz — a move of -5.26% on the month. Per tola: ≈¥96,598; per gram: ≈¥8,282; per 10g: ≈¥82,817.

What was the 24K gold rate per tola in Japan in February 2023?

The 24K gold rate per tola in Japan at the February 2023 close was approximately ¥96,598, derived from international XAU/USD spot of $1,824.60/oz times the 2023-end JPY/USD exchange rate of 141.1767. This is pure metal value; final retail rates include local taxes and dealer making charges.

What was the 24K gold rate per gram in Japan in February 2023?

Japan's most-quoted retail standard is 24K per gram. At the February 2023 close, that worked out to approximately ¥8,273 (24K pure-metal value). Add local taxes and making charges for the final retail rate.

How was the local currency price calculated?

JPY prices on this page are computed from the verified international XAU/USD spot price for February 2023 (sourced from gold-api.com), multiplied by the 2023-end JPY/USD exchange rate from exchangerate-api.com. We use year-end rates as a single reference point for the entire month — for most stable currencies the within-year FX drift is small, but during currency crises (PKR 2022–23, TRY 2022, ARS 2024 etc.) the actual mid-month rate may differ.

Why does the retail price in shops differ from this number?

The ¥ figures here represent the international gold spot price converted to JPY at the 2023-end exchange rate. Japan's retail jewellers add (1) import duties and sales tax (varies by SKU and karat), (2) dealer making charges (typically 3–12% of metal value), and (3) a small premium for purity certification on bars. Always verify the exact day's retail rate with a reputable local dealer before transacting.

Want today's rate in Japan? See live gold prices in Japan with minute-by-minute updates and per-karat breakdowns.

Different month or year? Use the prev / next buttons above, or jump to the full 2023 archive or the USD-only February 2023 page with the country-by-country list at the bottom.

Other markets? Compare February 2023 prices across other major gold-trading countries: South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia, United States.

Disclaimer: Historical gold prices on this page reflect the international XAU/USD spot price for the requested period, converted to JPY at the 2023-end exchange rate. They are intended for informational and educational use only and do not constitute investment advice or a price quote for buying or selling physical gold today. Always verify current local rates with a reputable bullion dealer in Japan before transacting.