Foreign Exchange
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There is no limit on the amount of any currency that may be brought into or taken out of Japan. However, if you transport "any currencies, checks, securities or other monies" exceeding 1,000,000 yen worth in Japanese currency into or out of the country then you must complete a customs declaration.
You can buy yen at foreign exchange banks and other Authorized Money Exchangers. At the international Airports, currency exchange counters are usually open during normal office hours. |
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Travelers ChecksTravelers Checks are accepted by leading banks, hotels, ryokans and department stores in major cities. |
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Credit, Debit and Prepaid CardsCredit, Debit and Prepaid Cards of International Brands are acceptable at wide variety of merchants. There will be instances where merchants may not display the card acceptance marks so do not hesitate to ask the salesperson whether your card is accepted.
You can use cards for Narita Express "JR" and Shinkansen "JR" fares; however, may not use them to pay for most of short distance Train/Subway fares. Outside the major cities, cards not may be widely accepted. However, you can withdraw cash nationwide at ATMs in post offices and in 7-eleven Stores. |
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ATMsYou can withdraw cash using your International Brand Credit, Debit, Prepaid and Cash Cards nationwide at ATMs of Japan Post Bank and Seven Bank. Citibank ATMs are also in service but number of ATMs is very limited with most of their ATMs located in major international airports and in their branch offices.
Japan Post Bank has about 26,400 ATMs nationwide. Most of them are located within the Post Offices but some of them are located at train stations and super markets. The service is available in English. For more details please click on the link below. |
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Seven Bank ATMsSeven Bank has over 16,000 ATMs "May 2011" at 7-Eleven Convenience stores nationwide and other places.
The service "both screens and sounds" is available in English, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Portuguese. |
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Authorized Money Exchange Spots In Yokohama
Citibank
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: 9:00-15:00
: 045-314-0716 : 1-6-1 Yokohama First Bldg. 2F & 8F, Kitawaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
Mizuho Bank
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: Central Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-263-4921 : 1-3-1 Hagoromocho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Ekimae Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-311-1341 : 1-2-1 Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Higashiguchi Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-461-1241 : 2-3-2 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Yokohama Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-211-2101 : 3-33 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi |
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
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: Yokohama Foreign Exchange Corner
: 11:00-18:30 : 045-321-6451 : 1-12-7 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ
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: Ekimae Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-311-1751 : 1-11-20 Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Nishiguchi Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-311-3101 : 1-11-20 Kitasaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Shin-Yokohama Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-476-0461 : 3-7-17 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Yokohama Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-662-3811 : 3-27-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi |
Bank of Yokohama
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: Ekimae Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-311-1571 : 1-3-2 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Kannai Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-212-0821 : 4−63 Bentendori, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Kencho Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-201-4523 : Kanagawa Prefectural Government Office Bldg. 1F, 1 Nihon'odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Main Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-225-1111 : 3-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Motomachi Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-641-0341 : 5-186 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Shin-Yokohama Branch
: 9:00-15:00 : 045-473-7891 : 3-6-5 Shin-Yokohama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama-shi |
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: Foreign Exchange Plaza
: 11:00-13:30 - 14:30-18:30 : 045-453-6824 : Yokohama Station East Exit Porta, 2-16-B1-432 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi |
