{"id":29550,"date":"2023-09-25T13:43:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T04:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/uncategorized\/money-in-japan\/"},"modified":"2024-06-30T14:49:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-30T05:49:21","slug":"money-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/en\/travel\/before-you-go\/money-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Yen and main payment methods in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you prepare to explore the Land of the Rising Sun, understanding currency and payment methods here can help you avoid unnecessary trouble during your trip.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this article, we will explore Japanese currencies and main payment methods in Japan to help you have a smooth and memorable travel journey in this country.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Japanese currencies<\/h2>\n\n<p>Japan uses the currency unit Yen (\u00a5), symbolized as JPY (Japanese Yen).<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\">Japanese money includes paper money and coins, of which there are 4 types of banknotes and 6 types of coins.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 types of banknotes: 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen and 1,000 yen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 types of coins: 500 yen, 100 yen, 50 yen, 10 yen, 5 yen and 1 yen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Banknotes<\/h3>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">10,000 yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"164\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jpy_1man_2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40143\" style=\"width:680px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jpy_1man_2024.jpg 690w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jpy_1man_2024-300x71.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: National Printing Bureau (https:\/\/www.npb.go.jp\/ja\/n_banknote\/index.html)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 10,000 yen note in Japanese is called \u201cIchiman En\u201d (\u4e00\u4e07\u5186).<\/p>\n\n<p>On the front side is a portrait of Eiichi Shibusawa, who is said to be the &#8220;creator of modern Japanese society&#8221; and was involved in founding 500 companies during his lifetime.<br\/>On the reverse side is the Marunouchi Station Building of Tokyo Station, a historical building that has been designated as an \u201cImportant Cultural Property\u201d.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">5,000 yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"164\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jpy_5sen_2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jpy_5sen_2024.jpg 690w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jpy_5sen_2024-300x71.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: National Printing Bureau (https:\/\/www.npb.go.jp\/ja\/n_banknote\/index.html)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 5,000 yen note in Japanese is called &#8220;Gosen En&#8221; (\u4e94\u5343\u5186).<\/p>\n\n<p>On the front side is a portrait of Umeko Tsuda, a lifelong educator who worked to improve the status of women and female education.<br\/>On the reverse side is a picture of Fuji flower.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">2,000yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"178\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2sen_jpy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2sen_jpy.jpg 690w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2sen_jpy-300x77.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: National Printing Bureau (https:\/\/www.npb.go.jp\/ja\/intro\/kihon\/genzai.html)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 2,000 yen note in Japanese is called &#8220;Nisen En&#8221; (\u4e8c\u5343\u5186). The 2,000 yen note is relatively rare and uncommon in daily transactions in Japan.<br\/>On the front side is the Shurei-mon gate of Shuri Castle in Okinawa.<br\/>On the reverse side is a scene from &#8220;The Tale of Genji&#8221; with an image of author Murasaki Shikibu.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">1,000yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"164\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jpy_1sen_2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jpy_1sen_2024.jpg 690w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/jpy_1sen_2024-300x71.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: National Printing Bureau (https:\/\/www.npb.go.jp\/ja\/n_banknote\/index.html)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 1,000 yen note in Japanese is called &#8220;Issen En&#8221; (\u4e00\u5343\u5186).<\/p>\n\n<p>On the front side is a portrait of Dr. Shibasaburo Kitasato, a bacteriologist who developed methods for preventing and treating tetanus and is known as the &#8220;father of modern Japanese medicine&#8221;.<br\/>On the reverse side is the famous work \u201cThe Great Wave off Kanagawa\u201d from \u201c36 Views of Mount Fuji\u201d by Edo period Ukiyo-e artist, Katsushika Hokusai.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Coins<\/h3>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">500yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/500jpy-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/500jpy-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/500jpy-1-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/500jpy-1-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/500jpy-1-794x200.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ministry of Finance (https:\/\/www.mof.go.jp\/policy\/currency\/coin\/general_coin\/list.htm#now)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 500 yen coin in Japanese is called &#8220;Gohyaku En&#8221; (\u4e94\u767e\u5186).<br\/>On the front side is a picture of a Kiri tree (Paulownia), on the reverse side is a picture of bamboo leaves and Tachibana leaves.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">100 yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/100jpy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/100jpy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/100jpy-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/100jpy-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/100jpy-794x200.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ministry of Finance (https:\/\/www.mof.go.jp\/policy\/currency\/coin\/general_coin\/list.htm#now)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 100 yen coin in Japanese is called &#8220;Hyaku En&#8221; (\u4e00\u767e\u5186).<br\/>On the front side is a cherry blossom (Sakura) image.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">50 yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50jpy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50jpy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50jpy-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50jpy-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/50jpy-794x200.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ministry of Finance (https:\/\/www.mof.go.jp\/policy\/currency\/coin\/general_coin\/list.htm#now)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 50 yen coin in Japanese is called &#8220;Goj\u016b En&#8221; (\u4e94\u5341\u5186).<br\/>On the front side is a picture of chrysanthemum.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">10 yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10jpy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29392\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10jpy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10jpy-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10jpy-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/10jpy-794x200.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ministry of Finance (https:\/\/www.mof.go.jp\/policy\/currency\/coin\/general_coin\/list.htm#now)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 10 yen coin in Japanese is called &#8220;J\u016b En&#8221; (\u5341\u5186).<br\/>On the front side is the Hall of the Phoenix in By\u014dd\u014din Temple, on the reverse side is evergreen leaves.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">5 yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5jpy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5jpy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5jpy-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5jpy-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/5jpy-794x200.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ministry of Finance (https:\/\/www.mof.go.jp\/policy\/currency\/coin\/general_coin\/list.htm#now)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 5 yen coin in Japanese is called &#8220;Go En&#8221; (\u4e94\u5186).<br\/>On the front side is a rice flower &#8211; symbolizing agriculture, a gear (surrounding the round hole) &#8211; symbolizing industry and water (the dashes below the coin) &#8211; symbolizing fisheries.<br\/>On the reverse side is a seed leaf.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">1 yen<\/h4>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1jpy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1jpy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1jpy-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1jpy-768x192.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/1jpy-794x200.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: Ministry of Finance (https:\/\/www.mof.go.jp\/policy\/currency\/coin\/general_coin\/list.htm#now)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>The 1 yen coin in Japanese is called &#8220;Ichi En&#8221; (\u4e00\u5186).<br\/>On the front side is a picture of a young tree.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Japanese currency exchange rate today<\/h2>\n\n<p>You can enter numbers in any box below to see today&#8217;s Japanese currency exchange rate.<\/p>\n\n<!--Currency Converter widget by FreeCurrencyRates.com -->\n\n<div id=\"gcw_mainF0Mo2TUcr\" class=\"gcw_mainF0Mo2TUcr\"><\/div>\n<a id=\"gcw_siteF0Mo2TUcr\" href=\"https:\/\/freecurrencyrates.com\/ja\/\">FreeCurrencyRates.com<\/a>\n<script>function reloadF0Mo2TUcr(){ var sc = document.getElementById('scF0Mo2TUcr');if (sc) sc.parentNode.removeChild(sc);sc = document.createElement('script');sc.type = 'text\/javascript';sc.charset = 'UTF-8';sc.async = true;sc.id='scF0Mo2TUcr';sc.src = 'https:\/\/freecurrencyrates.com\/en\/widget-vertical?iso=JPY-USD-EUR-CNY-KRW-MYR-THB-VND&df=2&p=F0Mo2TUcr&v=fits&source=fcr&width=245&width_title=0&firstrowvalue=1&thm=eeeeee,ffffff,E3A1A1,CC0000,FFFFFF,eeeeee,ffffff,CC0000,000000&title=Currency%20Converter&tzo=-540';var div = document.getElementById('gcw_mainF0Mo2TUcr');div.parentNode.insertBefore(sc, div);} reloadF0Mo2TUcr(); <\/script>\n<!-- put custom styles here: .gcw_mainF0Mo2TUcr{}, .gcw_headerF0Mo2TUcr{}, .gcw_ratesF0Mo2TUcr{}, .gcw_sourceF0Mo2TUcr{} -->\n<!--End of Currency Converter widget by FreeCurrencyRates.com -->\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Main payment methods in Japan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cashless_payment.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cashless_payment.jpeg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cashless_payment-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/cashless_payment-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Cash<\/h3>\n\n<p>Currently, cash is still the main payment method in Japan, accounting for more than 70% of transactions.<\/p>\n\n<p>When traveling to Japan, especially in rural areas, always keep about 20,000 ~ 30,000 yen in cash in your wallet. You should not only carry large denominations like 10,000 yen, but bring along 1,000 yen denominations and some coins which will be easier to use.<\/p>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t worry if you have to carry a lot of cash with you, because pickpockets are very rare in Japan.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">IC card<\/h3>\n\n<p>IC card is a smart card with electronic payment function.<\/p>\n\n<p>In Japan, the most common type of IC card is the Transportation IC card (\u4ea4\u901a\u7cfb\uff29\uff23\u30ab\u30fc\u30c9).<br\/>By pre-loading money onto the card, you can use the card to take public transportation such as trains and buses, as well as to pay at restaurants or convenience stores.<\/p>\n\n<p>The two most famous types of Transportation IC cards in Japan are called Suica and Pasmo. You can buy them right at international airports or major stations.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jreast.co.jp\/multi\/en\/welcomesuica\/welcomesuica.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link e_link\">How to buy Welcome Suica card<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pasmo.co.jp\/visitors\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link e_link\">How to buy Pasmo Passport card<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Credit and debit cards<\/h3>\n\n<p>Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in major cities. You can use them at most hotels, shops, restaurants, shopping malls, supermarkets and many other stores.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">QR Code or Barcode<\/h3>\n\n<p>In Japan, the number of locations accepting QR code (or Barcode) payments from other countries is increasing every year.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\">Popular payment services include:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alipay (China)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alipay HK (Hong Kong)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WeChat Pay (China)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kakao Pay (Korea)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touch&#8217;n Go (Malaysia)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>truemoney (Thailand)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GCash (Philippines)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Usually there will be a sign in front of the store with instructions on accepted payment methods. Checking before entering the store will help you shop more confidently.<\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">How to get cash in Japan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/japanese_yen.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/japanese_yen.jpeg 880w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/japanese_yen-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/japanese_yen-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>To get cash in Japan, you can (1) Convert foreign currency to yen or (2) Withdraw yen using a credit card.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Convert foreign currency to yen<\/h3>\n\n<p>In Japan, you can exchange foreign currency for yen at international airports, major banks or pawn shops.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link e_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.narita-airport.jp\/en\/service\/svc_11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">List of currency exchange counters at Narita airport<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link e_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tokyo-haneda.com\/en\/service\/facilities\/exchange.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">List of foreign currency exchange counters at Haneda airport<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link e_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mizuhogroup.com\/japan\/services\/currency-exchange-shops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">List of foreign currency exchange counters at Mizuho Bank<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" class=\"ek-link e_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tokyo-card.co.jp\/wcs\/en\/wcs-shop-j.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">List of foreign currency exchange counters at Mitsubishi UFJ Bank<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gaika.e-daikoku.com\/shop_list\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link e_link\">List of foreign currency exchange counters at Daikokuya pawnshop chain<\/a> (Japanese)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h3\">Withdraw yen by credit card<\/h3>\n\n<p>You can also withdraw yen directly at international ATMs using a Credit Card or Cash card issued abroad.<br\/>International ATMs are often concentrated in convenience stores or large supermarkets.<br\/>The most commonly accepted cards are Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay, American Express, JCB, Discover, Diners Club.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/location.sevenbank.co.jp\/sevenbank\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link e_link\">List of international ATMs of 7 Eleven<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawsonbank.jp\/international\/en\/?_bdsid=241y3U.oGWjuEl.1695342782997.1695342790&amp;_bd_prev_page=https%3A%2F%2Ffaq.lawsonbank.jp%2Ffaq%2Fshow%2F350%3Fcategory_id%3D56%26site_domain%3Ddefault&amp;_bdrpf=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link e_link\">List of international ATMs of Lawson<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/pkg.navitime.co.jp\/enet_en\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"ek-link e_link\">List of international ATMs of E.net<\/a> (English)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h2\">Notice when paying in Japan<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"586\" src=\"http:\/\/wa-magazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/payment_tray.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29501\" 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Therefore, when taking a taxi or shopping and are given change, please accept it in full.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In shopping malls or convenience stores, product prices are often displayed before tax. You need to add 10% consumption tax to know the total amount you need to pay.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8463529882006133\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><!-- Horizontal --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8463529882006133\" data-ad-slot=\"1641797304\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading styled_h4\">Conclusion<\/h4>\n\n<p class=\"mb0\">Japanese money includes paper money and coins, of which there are 4 types of banknotes and 6 types of coins.<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 types of banknotes: 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen and 1,000 yen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6 types of coins: 500 yen, 100 yen, 50 yen, 10 yen, 5 yen and 1 yen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>In Japan, cash is the main payment method, but in recent years, the trend of cashless payments has gradually become popular.<br\/>In big cities or shopping centers, you can pay with an international credit or debit card, or you can also pre-load money onto a Transportation IC card to make traveling and payment easier.<\/p>\n\n<p>Use a combination of different payment methods to make your exploring and shopping experience in Japan more enjoyable and convenient.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you prepare to explore the Land of the Rising Sun, understanding currency and payment methods here can help you avoid unnecessary trouble during your trip. 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