What is the currency and exchange rate in Japan?
Japan's currency is the yen (¥ or JPY). Payments are primarily made in cash. The yen is divided into 6 coins (1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500 yen) and 4 banknotes (1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000 yen).
The Japanese yen: official currency
The yen is the official currency of Japan, with the international symbol ¥ or the ISO code JPY. This currency consists of 6 coins (1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 yen) and 4 banknotes (1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen).
A cash society: plan for cash
In Japan, payments are traditionally made in cash. Even in large cities, many shops, restaurants and accommodations only accept banknotes and coins. Always keep enough cash on you.
Where to exchange your money
- Bank exchange offices: open from 9am to 3pm on weekdays.
- Distributors near post offices: convenient solution for withdrawing yen.
- International airports: exchange offices available upon arrival.
Remember: exchange rates fluctuate daily. Check the current rate before you leave.