Guide:
- Japan Travel Guide
- The Basics
- Attractions
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- Flights to Japan
- Expat guide to Japan
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Money: The currency is the Japanese Yen (JPY), which is equal to 100 sen. Major credit cards are accepted in the larger hotels and stores, but most Japanese operate with cash. Cash and travellers cheques can be exchanged in banks, post offices and currency exchange bureaux. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm. Travellers cheques offer the best exchange rate and are best taken in US dollars. ATMs do not accept all credit and debit cards; only the international ATMs in post offices, airports and some major stores.
Currency Exchange Rates
| JPY 1.00 = | US$ 0.01 | £ 0.01 | C$ 0.01 | A$ 0.01 | R 0.08 | € 0.01 | NZ$ 0.02 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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