Japan
Yen (JPY) = 100 Sen. Notes are in denominations
JPY$10000, 5000, 2000, 1000
To
view images and descriptions of all these
denominations [click
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Currency
Import/Export Restrictions:
The
import and export of local and foreign currencies
are free. Amounts over JPY1,000,000 in local
currency in cash or monetary instruments
must be reported to customs.
[Click
Here] for more information on doing
a money transfer to Japan.
Currency
Exchange:
There
are currency exchange facilities at all
major airports and most hotels. There may
be a small charge for cashing in Travellers
Cheques.
Travellers
Cheques
Travelers
Cheques are accepted by leading banks, hotels,
ryokan (Japanese inns) and stores in major
cities.
Credit
Cards:
International
credit cards such as American Express, VISA,
Diners Club and MasterCard are also acceptable
at these major establishments. However,
Credit card transactions are not always
convenient outside big cities so obtaining
cash beforehand is recommended when you
travel to the countryside.
Banks:
Cash
machines are commonly available in big cities
across Japan. However, many do not accept
foreign credit cards or debit cards and
their service hours are very often restricted.
Many ATMs operate only during banking hours
although some remain open until 18:00-20:00
on weekdays. Often, weekend services are
restricted to Saturday mornings.
For ATMs that accept credit cards, it is
advised to contact each credit company beforehand
and check the location of each ATM and its
availability as these conditions vary from
machine to machine.
Exchange
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