How much cash (RMB) should I bring when traveling to Japan?

1. Precautions for entering Japan:

Personal belongings with you only need to be declared orally. If the customs officers think that the content and quantity are reasonable, the personal belongings carried by passengers will not be taxed. Duty-free items and their limits are: 500 grams of tobacco; 400 cigarettes or 100 cigars; 3 bottles of wine (760 cc); Two ounces of perfume. Except for the above-mentioned duty-free goods, the total actual price of the purchased goods does not exceed 200,000 yen, and there is no need to pay taxes.

2. Time difference: The time difference between China and Japan is 1 hour. For example, 9: 00 am Beijing time is 10 am Japan time.

3. Currency:

The monetary unit in Japan is the Japanese yen, and there are six kinds of coins: 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan and 500 yuan. There are six kinds of paper money; 1000 yuan, 2,000 yuan, 5,000 yuan, 10000 yuan. The current interest rate is RMB 1 yuan, equivalent to RMB 13 yuan; 65438 USD +0 is equivalent to 1 10 yen; Currency exchange must be conducted in foreign currency exchange banks, restaurants or other legal currency exchange places.

Climate: Japan has four distinct seasons, each with its own characteristics.

Spring (March-May): You only need to wear light clothes, but you might as well bring some sweaters.

Summer (June-August): The temperature is high. Please pay attention to the civil defense department and take an umbrella.

Autumn (9- 1 1 month): It is a good time to travel to Japan, and the clothes are similar to those in spring.

Winter (1February-February): Although it is warm in the south, coats and sweaters should also be brought.

Recent temperature in Japan: 25 degrees.

5. Voltage:

The voltage in Japan is almost 100 volts. Many hotel voltage devices can be used at the same time. 1 10 and 220v are convenient for passengers to use electric shavers, hair dryers and other electrical appliances at will.

6. International calls;

To make an international call, please dial the following numbers first: 00 1(KDD), 004 1(ITJ) or 006 1(IDC). Example: Japan to Beijing direct dial telephone 001010 8610;

Public telephones can be seen almost everywhere, which is very convenient. Yellow and green phones use 10 and 100 yen, red phones only use 10 yen coins, and green phones can also use calling cards. The area codes of each region are Tokyo 03, Osaka 06, Nagoya 052, Kyoto 075, Yokohama 045 and Narita 0476. There is a high service charge for making international calls in hotel rooms. It is recommended to use a calling card. Phone cards can be bought at vending machines.

7. Drinking water: Japan's tap water can be directly drunk, which is absolutely safe.

8. Hotel: Japanese hotels generally have toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, shower gel, slippers, etc. Japanese hotels don't need to tip in principle.

9. Property custody:

Japan is a country with good public security, but please don't take valuables with you when sightseeing. It is recommended to put valuables such as passports, jewelry and cash in the hotel safe.

10. Free activities:

Free activities are forbidden on the itinerary to Japan. Please take a walk together when you are free after the reunion. Try not to act alone or go to a secluded place.

1 1. Etiquette and habits that should be paid attention to: When taking the escalator, you should stand on the left side and give your right side to people on the road. People who meet for the first time in the morning should say: good morning; When you leave at night, say: thank you.

12. Notes on staying in Japanese hotels:

The tatami room in a Japanese hotel is a room for four people. A villa is a room for two people. It is a living room during the day and a bedroom at night. The hotel waiter has prepared special bedding for you. Japanese-style hotels are equipped with slippers and bathrobes. Guests can change into bathrobes immediately after check-in and go anywhere in the hotel. Bathrobe is worn on the left and on the right.

13. Description of hot springs:

Stay in the hot spring hotel and enjoy the hotel's hot spring bath and sauna for free. Japanese hotels are generally divided into male soup and female soup. Sometimes it changes position. All kinds of hot springs are very effective in treating muscle soreness, backache and other diseases and beauty. Before taking a hot spring bath, you need to wash your body in the shower before taking a bath. The temperature of hot springs is very high, so the time of soaking at one time should not be too long, and 10 minute is appropriate. It is forbidden to take a bath after drinking and those with heart disease and weakness. Otherwise, the consequences are at your own risk.

14. Shopping:

On the same day, you can get a 5% refund if you use your passport to buy goods above 10000 yen in large shopping malls.

Tax refund is handled at the tax refund counter in the shopping center. Tax refund on the same day. Please consult the local tour guide for the specific tax refund method.

15. Please arrive at the airport at least 2 hours in advance for international flights.

References:

Henan zhongzhou CITS monthly