Matters needing attention in Vietnam's travel to Japan

The monetary unit in Japan is the Japanese yen (which means "Japanese yen"). There are five kinds of yen coins: 1 yuan, 5 yuan, 50 yuan, 100 yuan, 500 yuan. There are four kinds of yen banknotes: 1 1,000 yuan, 2,000 yuan, 5,000 yuan and 1 1,000 yuan.

Any currency can be brought into Japan. However, if you carry more than 6,543,800 yen, or equivalent checks or securities, you must declare to the customs.

Foreign currency can be converted into Japanese yen at foreign exchange banks or other legal foreign exchange offices. At major international airports, there are also foreign currency exchange windows to provide currency exchange services for passengers. The exchange rate of RMB against Japanese yen is about 1: 14, but the foreign exchange rate changes with the fluctuation of foreign exchange market every day.

Unionpay

In order to facilitate tourists to shop and spend money in China, more stores can directly use China UnionPay cards in their stores. Shops with the "UnionPay" logo such as Shinsaibashi Shopping Street in Osaka and Osaka International Airport can all use UnionPay cards for consumption. See:. EMB-Japan.go.jp/cn/index, cn.htm, for details.

Japanese embassy

Address: No.7 Ritan Road, Jianguomenwai, Beijing

Postal code: 100600

Tel: 0 10-6532-236 1, 0/kloc-0-6532-4625 Consular Section.

Address: Floor 2, Beijing Nanyin Building, East Third Ring North Road, Beijing

Postal code: 100027

Tel: 010-6410-6970 ~ 6974.

Fax: 0 10-64 10-6975 Guangzhou Consulate

Address: Garden Building, No.368 Huanshi East Road, Guangzhou

Tel: 020-83343009 (representative), 83343090 (visa) Shenyang Consulate

Address: No.50 Shisiwei Road, Heping District, Shenyang

Tel: 024-2322-7490

Fax: 024-2322-2394

Postal code: 1 10003 Dalian office

Address: 3rd Floor, Mao Sen Building, Zhongshan Road 147, Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning.

Tel: 04 1 1-83704077 Chongqing Consulate

Address: Floor 4/KLOC-0, Chongqing Hotel Business Building, No.283 Minsheng Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing

Postal code: 4000 10

Tel: (023)6373-3585

Fax: (023)6373-3589 Hong Kong Consulate General

Address: 46th-47th Floor, Phase I Exchange Plaza, No.8 Le Kang Plaza, Central, Hong Kong.

Tel: (852)2522- 1 184

Fax: (852)2868-0 156

other

traffic

In Japan, cars drive on the left, which is just the opposite of China. Visitors who have just arrived in Japan should pay attention to the direction of vehicles when crossing the road.

There are two kinds of subways in Japan: state-owned and private. In addition to the national railway JR, there are many private railways. Each railway has multiple round-trip tickets, tourist tickets and so on. Vouchers have a time limit and cannot be used universally. Mainly depends on JR's trip from Tokyo to Osaka, or will you choose private railways. You'd better buy a pass or buy it in Tokyo.

consume

In Japan, bargaining is generally not allowed, especially in department stores. It is a generally accepted rule to buy things according to the marked price. If customers insist on bargaining, they may get a cold shoulder. But Japanese consumers don't have the habit of tipping, because all service charges are already included in the bill, so customers don't have to reinvent the wheel.

waste

People go to a fixed place to collect garbage at a fixed time every week, and are not allowed to throw garbage at other times; Combustible and nonflammable materials should be placed separately; Contaminated garbage should be placed separately, such as batteries, spray cans, etc. The size of garbage is limited by the size; Garbage must be packed in designated plastic bags.

Prepare the project

The weather in Japan is changeable, and an umbrella is always available; Some medicines are necessary for travel: if you need to take them for a long time, please take them with you; The medicines you should have in your bag are: Ganmaotong, Diyunning, Cimin, Berberine, Band-Aid, etc. It is difficult to eat on time during the trip. Because the local living index in Japan is relatively high, it is best to bring some snacks so that you can have something to eat when you are hungry. If you go in spring, you'd better wear a mask. If it snows in winter, you should also wear sunglasses and a hat, and don't wear high heels. There are many hot springs in Japan, so you'd better use related supplies.

Have an accident (lose your passport, get into trouble)

If you encounter an accident, incident or case in Japan, please immediately explain the situation to the reception unit or tour guide and take the following measures:

(1) Report the case to the nearest police station or police in time, seek police assistance, ask the police to issue necessary proof of loss, and contact the embassy or consulate in time;

(2) Go to the hospital in time, please issue a diagnosis certificate;

(3) If you lose your passport, please contact the nearest Japanese embassies and consulates in China and apply for a return travel document. Ask the reception party to assist in reporting the loss of the visa to the nearest immigration office and ask it to reissue the visa or take corresponding measures;

(4) If you lose your credit card, contact the credit card issuer in time and ask it to stop the related credit card business;

(5) If you are detained or arrested, you should report to the police and inform embassies and consulates in China. Our embassy or consulate in Japan will visit the detention center according to the situation, contact the relatives of the parties and introduce suitable lawyers according to the wishes of the parties.

Shopping in Japan

(1) Commodity tax: shopping in Japan cannot be paid directly in RMB or USD. Please change US dollars and other foreign currencies into Japanese yen at the hotel or bank. In Japan, except duty-free shops, all purchases are subject to 5% consumption tax. However, in some big shopping malls, when the shopping amount exceeds 654.38+0000 yen, the consumption tax can be refunded on the spot with your passport. It was not handled at that time, and it was impossible to reissue it later. (Whether to grant the tax refund needs to be confirmed with the mall).

(2) Bargaining: Generally, it is impossible to bargain in Japan, especially in department stores. If you insist on bargaining, you may get a cold shoulder. But you don't have to tip.

(3) Suitable products: The quality of small household appliances in Japanese duty-free shops is very good and the price is cheap. But pay attention to the voltage and system. (the voltage in Japan is 1 10V, the voltage in China is 220V, and the TV image display mode is NISS in Japan and PAL in China). Take some home as gifts for relatives and friends, which is generous and affordable. It is not cost-effective to buy small boutique toys, clothes and shoes. Most of them are made in China, and they are surprisingly expensive. In addition, Japan's film and camera lithium battery are also more expensive than domestic ones, so you can take more abroad.

Most department stores and shops in Japan close around 7 pm (only a few are open until 9 pm), so it is almost impossible to go shopping at night.

common sense

(1) Description of staying in a Japanese hotel: The tatami room in a Japanese hotel is usually a four-person room, with a living room during the day and a bedroom at night. The hotel staff prepared special bedding. 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.

(2) Drinking water: The tap water in Japan can be directly drunk, which is absolutely safe. You can drink it directly if you are thirsty.

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

Cost reference

Subway fare: 200 yen ~ 360 yen

JR tram fare: 120 yen (1 ~ 2 stops)

Bus fare from Osaka to Kyoto: 400 yen to 540 yen.

Bus fare from Osaka to Kobe: 3 10 yen ~ 390 yen.

Admission ticket for traditional art appreciation: 2500 yen ~ 10000 yen.

Admission to the art museum: 300 yen ~ 1300 yen

Octopus pill: 10, about 400 yen.

Assorted barbecue: about 800 yen ~ 1000 yen.

Oolong noodle: about 500 yen ~ 1000 yen.

Tandem bombing: 1 block, about 100 yen.

Taxi price: The starting price is about 640 yen.

Lunch fee: 700 yen ~ 1200 yen (general)

Dinner fee: 1000 yen ~ 3,500 yen (general)

Simple travel language

1. Hello, こんにちははははははははははは𞑟𞑟.

2. Thanks to Ali Gato.

3. Sorry, すみませんんんさよ, goodbye.

I ate ぃただきます (before eating), he replied.

6. delicious. Delicious. Oh, West Diez.

Japanese voltage

The voltage in Japan is 100 volts. There are two kinds of frequencies, the frequency in East Japan is 50Hz；; The frequency in West Japan, including Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka, is 60Hz.

When you use your own appliances, such as hair dryer, traveling iron and electric shaver, these appliances should be able to adjust the voltage, otherwise you have to bring a transformer. Many household appliances, such as mobile phones and cameras, can be used here.

Japan's Entry and Exit

Entry: From 165438+2007120 October, Japan will collect fingerprints and take facial photos of non-Japanese inbound passengers for archiving. clear customs

China people need to hold valid passports and real visas to enter Japan, and go through the entry formalities at the port of entry. When entering the country, it must be examined by the Japanese immigration inspector. Even if the person holds a visa issued by the Embassy and Consulate of China in Japan, the immigration inspector has the right to refuse the person to enter Japan if the purpose of entry is inconsistent with the type of visa he holds.

(1) Entry sequence:

The flight arrives at the airport-quarantine-entry inspection-animal and plant quarantine-customs-entry.

(2) Customs declaration matters

Articles brought into Japan need to be declared orally to the customs; If the goods you carry are beyond the duty-free range, please submit the declaration form of "consignment with goods".

(3) Duty-free scope (adult duty-free amount, commodities and commercial samples do not belong to the following tax-free items, but tax is required) Name, quantity and price: 3 bottles of wine, 400 cigarettes or 65,438+000 cigars or 500 grams of cut tobacco, 3 ounces of perfume and other items, and the total price in the overseas market does not exceed 200,000 yen. (4) The main items prohibited from entering the country are: opium, cocaine, heroin and so on. Guns and ammunition; Yellow magazines, videos, etc. ; Counterfeit brand-name goods and other goods infringing intellectual property rights.

(5) Main articles restricted from entering the country: animals and plants subject to quarantine (subject to quarantine); Air guns, swords, pipes, etc. Drugs and cosmetics (limited quantity); Animals and plants restricted from import according to the Washington Treaty. Departure regulations: the customs stipulates that the maximum amount to be taken out of the country is RMB 6,000 and USD 5,000. Please go through the customs formalities for high-end items such as cameras.

Tax refund: the main service desk of each store can handle tax refund procedures. (Duty-free shops only)

Tip: According to the regulations of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, after each tour group returns to China, each member's passport must be provided to the Embassy for cancellation. It takes 3 working days to cancel, depending on the cancellation of the embassy. If any member fails to attend the sales signing meeting on time, it will have bad consequences for you to go to other countries in the future.

Health and public safety in Japan

health

1. Japanese tap water can be directly drunk anywhere in China. Mineral water is easy to buy in supermarkets and convenience stores.

2. Toilets are washable. There is a "Yin Ji" button in the bathroom, which can cover up the sound.

Please put the rubbish into the corresponding dustbin.

public safety

Take care of your luggage and articles, avoid being switched by others, don't bring things to strangers, and prevent them from being used for drug trafficking; Valuables such as cash and jewelry must be carried with you at any time and place, and must not be put in the suitcase (bag) to prevent accidents; Go out with a companion and don't move without authorization to prevent accidents; Generally, don't talk to strangers, so as not to be deceived, and don't go to places and places that are prone to crime such as red light districts.

Japanese tip

There is no habit of tipping.

Service charge: In addition to consumption tax, some places may charge a service charge of 10% to 15% of your consumption.

National holidays in Japan

65438+ 10 month 1: New Year's Day

The second Monday of 1: Adult Day.

February 1 1: date of establishment.

March 20th (or 2 1): vernal equinox

April 29th: Green Day

May 3rd: Constitution Day

May 5th: Children's Day.

The third Monday in July: Ocean Festival

Third Monday in September: Respect for the Elderly Day

September 23rd (or 24th): Autumn Equinox Festival

5438+00 on the second Monday in June: Health Sports Festival.

165438+1October 3rd: Cultural Festival

165438+1October 23rd: Labor Thanks Day.

65438+February 23rd: Emperor's birthday.

When the national holiday is Sunday, the next day is a rest day.

Working days sandwiched between legal holidays in two countries (except Sundays and supplementary holidays) become holidays.

65438+February 25th (Christmas) is not a Japanese holiday.

From February 29th, 65438 to October 3rd, 65438/kloc-0, Japanese government agencies and enterprises closed.

Reference time for travel in Japan

Working days, saturdays, sundays and national holidays

Bank: 09:00- 15:00

Post office: 09:00- 17:00

Office: 09:00- 17:00

department store

10:00 - 19:30

10:00 - 19:30

10:00 - 19:30

shop

10:00 - 20:00

10:00 - 20:00

10:00 - 20:00

Museums and galleries

10:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 17:00

10:00 - 17:00

Some major post offices are open all year round.

Almost all department stores have about two or three working days off every month.

Most art galleries and museums are closed on Mondays.