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Typical Prices in Japan, Converted
Approximate street and rail prices in Japan converted at your selected rate:
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Popular Searched Yen Conversions (¥500 to ¥26.4 Million Yen)
Reference table for common travel budgets, rail passes, hotel tiers, and high-value benchmarks (such as ¥26,400,000 / 26.4 million yen for a Tokyo apartment, Kyoto machiya renovation, or executive annual package):
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Supported 30 Global Currencies (Live Daily Mid-Market Feed)
Our Japanese yen calculator supports instant conversion between JPY (¥) and 30 currencies visitors search for most: USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, CHF, SGD, HKD, NZD, CNY, TWD, KRW, INR, THB, MYR, PHP, IDR, VND (Yên Nhật sang VND), MXN, BRL, SEK, NOK, DKK, PLN, AED, SAR, ZAR, TRY, ILS, and CLP.
Tips for Paying in Japan
- When a card terminal or ATM offers to charge you in your home currency, always choose Japanese Yen (JPY / ¥) — dynamic currency conversion (DCC) adds a 3% to 7% markup.
- 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs are the most reliable for foreign debit cards. See our Money, Cash & ATMs Guide and How Much Cash to Bring to Japan.
- Shopping for electronics, watches, or luxury goods? Read our Japan Tax-Free Shopping Guide.
Quick Japanese Yen (JPY) Banknote & Coin Denomination Guide
In July 2024, the Bank of Japan introduced redesigned banknotes with 3D hologram portraits alongside existing notes (both old and new series remain 100% legal tender everywhere):
| Denomination | Type & Portrait / Motif | Where You'll Use It Most |
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| ¥10,000 Note | Banknote — Eiichi Shibusawa (new) / Fukuzawa Yukichi (classic) | ATMs dispense mostly ¥10,000 notes; accepted without hesitation even for a ¥150 drink at any convenience store. |
| ¥5,000 Note | Banknote — Umeko Tsuda (new) / Higuchi Ichiyo (classic) | Museum tickets, casual restaurant bills, and reloading physical IC cards at station machines. |
| ¥1,000 Note | Banknote — Kitasato Shibasaburo (new) / Hideyo Noguchi (classic) | Essential for ramen ticket vending machines, bus fare boxes, and small temple entry fees. |
| ¥500 & ¥100 Coins | Coins — Bimetallic ¥500 (Paulownia) & Cupronickel ¥100 (Cherry Blossom) | Station coin lockers, gachapon capsule machines, beverage vending machines, and temple offerings. |
| ¥50, ¥10, ¥5 & ¥1 Coins | Coins — Holed ¥50 & brass ¥5; bronze ¥10; aluminum ¥1 | The brass ¥5 coin (go-en, homophone for "good luck/connection") is the traditional coin for Shinto shrine prayers. |
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose JPY or my home currency when a credit card terminal asks in Japan?
Always select JPY (Japanese Yen) on the payment terminal. Choosing USD, EUR, GBP, or AUD triggers Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC), which lets the merchant's processor apply an unfavorable 4%–8% exchange markup on top of the interbank rate.
Which ATMs in Japan have the lowest fees and reliably accept foreign debit cards?
7-Eleven (Seven Bank) ATMs—found in over 21,000 convenience stores, airports, and train stations—and Japan Post Bank ATMs accept foreign Visa/Plus and Mastercard/Cirrus debit cards 24/7 with English menus. Seven Bank typically charges ¥110 (for ¥10,000) or ¥220 (for ¥20,000+) per withdrawal.
Is it better to exchange cash at my home bank or withdraw yen after landing in Japan?
Withdrawing yen at a 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) or Aeon Bank ATM at Haneda, Narita, or Kansai Airport using a no-foreign-fee debit card gives you the real Visa/Mastercard wholesale rate, saving 5%–10% compared with airport currency-exchange booths or home-country banks.
What do everyday items like ramen, coffee, subway rides, and convenience store meals cost in yen?
Typical 2026 street prices across Japan: a konbini onigiri rice ball costs ¥150–¥220, a bottled green tea from a vending machine is ¥160–¥180, a Tokyo Metro or JR urban train hop is ¥180–¥320, a bowl of specialty ramen is ¥950–¥1,350, a casual conveyor-belt sushi meal is ¥1,500–¥2,800, and major temple/museum admission is ¥500–¥1,500.