Currency Exchange Guide for new Visitors to Tokyo

Japanese Yen ¥

The official legal currency of Japan is the Yen (¥ )

Money Exchange (Cash) in Tokyo

In Tokyo, Japan one can exchange currency at:
1). Airports - Narita Airport or Haneda Airport,
2). Private Currency Exchange counters in tourist areas and at major stations,
3). Currency Exchange Machines - inside Convenience stores like FamilyMart,
4). Major Banks in Tourist areas,
5). some Post offices in Major areas, and
6). some big hotels.

In Japan, many Currency exchange counters only deals with selected foreign currencies like USD, Euro or GBP.

Currency Exchange at Airports in Tokyo :

Most bank counters at the Narita Airport are closed by 10-11pm; however, Currency exchange machines are available at Terminal 3.

At Haneda Airport, a banks currency exchange counters are open 24x7.

Currency Exchange Counters and Machines in Tokyo area :

In the city, currency exchange can be done at:
1). Currency Exchange counters in major tourist areas and at JR train stations,
2). Currency Change Machines locates in Convenience Stores like FamilyMart in tourist areas,
3). Major Banks in tourist area.

Check around for the best rate in case you are changing big amount.

Private Currency Exchange Counters in Tokyo are located in :
1). Tourist Areas - Shinjuku, Asakusa, Shibuya etc.
2). JR Stations like Tokyo Station, Shinagawa station etc.
3). Big department stores like Takashimaya, Daimuru etc.

Tokyo Currency Exchange counters Hours :

In Tokyo, Private currency exchange counters open hours are usually:
- 9:00AM - 7:00PM (Weekdays) - Some on weekends as well.
- 11:00AM - 5:00PM (Weekends)

Currency Exchange Machines located in the Convenience Stores are usually open 24 hours.

Bank Business hours in Tokyo for currency exchange:
- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, a few are open till 4pm

Watch our video guide on Tokyo Currency Exchange for detailed information.

Credit Cards in Tokyo

Your credit card provides you with absolute best exchange rate for purchases in the Tokyo area.

Please check beforehand with your bank for additional fees before you decide to use you credit card.

Major credit cards including Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Tokyo area establishments.

ATM in Tokyo

ATM machines in Japan allow cash withdrawal in local Japanese Yen ¥ are available at:
- Citibank, Japan Post Bank, many 7-11 convenience stores

These ATMs are located at
- Airports, and few Subway Stations, and major tourist areas,

These ATMs allow international credits cards like Visa/Plus and Mastercard/Cirrus.

However most places charges surcharge for cash withdrawal (usually a 400 yen surcharge per withdrawal).

Please check with your bank for any additional fees for using your ATM card in a foreign country.

Traveller's Cheques

Traveller's cheques are accepted by hotels, banks and currency exchange counters in the Japan. Traveller cheques may be subject to a fee.

Tips for Currency in Japan

Japan is still a cash society.

Many places including small shops and restaurants in Japan requires payment in Cash only.

Please keep cash (local currency) on hand all times.