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Currency : Japanese Yen (JPY; symbol ¥). Notes are in denominations of ¥10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of ¥500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1.
Note: Japan has a strong cash culture, and it is usual to see people carrying large amounts of cash with them because of the low crime rate. It is only recently that credit cards have begun to become more popular. However, travellers may still encounter difficulties with foreign credit cards.
Currency Exchange : All money must be exchanged at an authorised bank or money changer.
Credit / Debit Cards and ATMs : American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and other major credit cards are widely accepted in towns. ATMs are widely available although many do not accept foreign credit or debit cards, and are harder to find outside of towns. They are generally open Mon-Fri 0700-2300, Sat-Sun 0900-1900, though some only operate during normal banking hours and on Saturday mornings. Citibank machines accept foreign credit cards and are often open 24 hours.
Travellers Cheque Advice : These can be exchanged at most major banks, larger hotels and some duty free shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Japanese Yen or US dollars.
Banking Hours : Mon-Fri 0900-1500.
Exchange Rate Indicators :
Currency : Japanese Yen (JPY; symbol ¥). Notes are in denominations of ¥10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of ¥500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1.
Note: Japan has a strong cash culture, and it is usual to see people carrying large amounts of cash with them because of the low crime rate. It is only recently that credit cards have begun to become more popular. However, travellers may still encounter difficulties with foreign credit cards.
Currency Exchange : All money must be exchanged at an authorised bank or money changer.
Credit / Debit Cards and ATMs : American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa and other major credit cards are widely accepted in towns. ATMs are widely available although many do not accept foreign credit or debit cards, and are harder to find outside of towns. They are generally open Mon-Fri 0700-2300, Sat-Sun 0900-1900, though some only operate during normal banking hours and on Saturday mornings. Citibank machines accept foreign credit cards and are often open 24 hours.
Travellers Cheque Advice : These can be exchanged at most major banks, larger hotels and some duty free shops. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in Japanese Yen or US dollars.
Banking Hours : Mon-Fri 0900-1500.
Exchange Rate Indicators :
| Date | Jan 07 |
| £1.00= | ¥229.12 |
| $1.00= | ¥118.68 |
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Inscrita en el R.M. de Madrid Tomo 15.973, F. 206, Sec. 8, Hoja M-270179 . C.I.F. B82826991 Gran Vía, 22 Dcdo. 4º Madrid, 28013 Spain.
Tel. (+34) 913 605 670 Fax: (+34) 902 196 339