Currency in Osaka 4 letters. Money and prices in Osaka

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Types and denominations of Japanese money.

The currency in Japan is the Japanese yen. There are currently 4 types of banknotes in use: 100,000 yen, 5,000 yen, 2,000 yen and 1,000 yen. However, 2000 yen banknotes are issued in small numbers and are very rare. There are 6 types of coins used in Japan - 500 yen, 100 yen, 50 yen, 10 yen and 1 yen. All but the 5-yen coins have denominations in Arabic numerals, making it difficult to make a mistake.

On the left are Japanese coins, on the right are Japanese bills.

Currency exchange.

Currency in Japan can be exchanged at currency exchange offices or at banks or post offices. There is practically no difference in the exchange rate, so it is best and most convenient to exchange money at the airport exchange office immediately upon arrival. Where it is more profitable to exchange currency for yen, in your own country or in Japan, depends on the country and on the type of currency, so before traveling it is better to check the yen exchange rate in your country.

Notes

You can import any currency in any quantity into Japan without restrictions. However, when importing money worth more than 1 million yen, you need to fill out a customs declaration.

In Japan, only yen is accepted as payment, this is important to remember.

In Japan, stores always give change for bills of any denomination. However, the machines only accept 1000 yen bills and do not accept 5 yen or 1 yen coins, so it is best to always carry a few 1000 yen bills and 100 yen coins.

• How much does a cheap lunch in an Osaka restaurant cost?

  Question asked by: Mathias Hansen
  
  

  You can definitely eat for 430 RUB (720 JPY) in a cheap restaurant in Osaka.

  Answer given: Henry Morris

• What is the average cost of restaurant food in Osaka? How much does beer cost in Osaka?

  Question asked: هبة وصفي
  
  

  In a cheap restaurant for lunch you will pay: 478 RUB (800 JPY) and 209 RUB (350 JPY) for half a liter of local beer.

  Answer given: Madison Hall- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• How much does a fast food meal cost in Osaka?

  Question asked by: Toomas Popov
  
  

  For a basic set at a fast food restaurant in Osaka you will have to pay 407 RUB (680 JPY).

  Answer given: Edward Ward- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• What is the average price for a restaurant lunch in Osaka?

  Question asked by: Anna Toivonen
  
  

  The price for dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant is usually: RUB 2,300 (JPY 4,000). For a bottle of wine you will pay 2,200 RUB (3,700 JPY).

  Answer given: Jasmine Turner- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• How much does dinner cost at one of the most popular restaurants in Osaka?

  Question asked by: Arthur Renault
  
  

  Price for dinner for two at one of the most popular restaurants in Osaka is usually around: RUB 5,000 (JPY 8,400)

  Answer given: Toby Carter- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• What price is acceptable for a dinner at an average restaurant in Osaka?

  Question asked: დალი დიასამიძე
  
  

  We are convinced that you can eat a good lunch and pay around 564 RUB (944 JPY)

  Answer given: Eleanor Phillips- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• I'm going to spend some time in Osaka. I'm looking for a cheap hotel in the city center. What price should you expect?

  Question asked by: Robert Arnold
  
  

  A not very expensive 3-star hotel with breakfast costs around: RUB 6,400 (JPY 10,000).

  Answer given: Kieran Mitchell- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• How much does a weekend stay in Osaka cost?

  Question asked by: Ελίνα Βιτάλη
  
  

  Three days in a 2-star hotel in Osaka will cost about RUB 23,000 (JPY 39,000).

  Answer given: Paige Patel- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• How much does a hotel cost in Osaka?

  Question asked by: Nyéki Barnabas
  
  

  A 1-star hotel costs between: 6,500 RUB (10,000 JPY). Hostel price is: 1,900 RUB (3,200 JPY).

  Answer given: Muhammad Adams- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• How can I find the cheapest hotel in Osaka, Japan?

  Question asked by: Navya Jhadav
  
  

• I'm going to visit Osaka. I prefer public transport, what is the ticket price?

  Question asked by: ماهان وثاق
  
  

  Osaka fare costs RUB 132 (220 JPY), or a monthly pass costs RUB 5,600 (JPY 9,500).

  Answer given: Isaac Anderson- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• What is the average cost of public transport in Osaka?

  Question asked by: ענבל ארבל
  
  

  Average cost of public transport in Osaka: one-way ticket price: RUB 132 (220 JPY), monthly ticket price: RUB 5,600 (JPY 9,500).

  Answer given: Aimee Allen- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

• How much does a taxi cost in Osaka, Japan

  
  

  Tariff for 1 kilometer in Osaka - 395 RUB (660 JPY). Of course, you should add the taxi boarding fee: RUB 389 (JPY 650).

  Answer given: Reece Cook- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

Alcohol prices in Osaka

• How much does whiskey cost in Osaka, Japan?

  Question asked by: Giorgio Conte
  
  

  Johnnie Walker Red Label - 589 RUR

  Johnnie Walker Black Label - RUB 1,100

  Jim Beam White Bourbon - 577 RUR

  Jack Daniel's - 971 RUB

  Jack Daniel's Honey - 942 RUB

  Answer given: Reece Cook- trip advisor & blogger at hikersbay.

Currency in Japan: yen (¥). You can only pay in yen in the country.

How much money to take to Japan

Japan is an expensive country. A lot of money, in addition to hotel accommodation, will be spent on shopping, food, excursions and transportation costs. With some planning, costs can be reduced slightly, but large expenses still cannot be avoided.

• You can eat inexpensively at fast food establishments or small cafes. IN shopping centers There are restaurants that offer inexpensive lunch menus from 11:00 to 14:00. You can also eat cheaply in street tents.
• Cheap shopping can be done at Hyaku En-shop (百円ショップ) – “everything for 100 yen” stores. Here you can buy groceries, clothes and everyday items.
• Low prices on electronics are mainly found in the Akihabara area of ​​Tokyo. Here you can find almost any household appliances, computers, laptops and smartphones.
• It is profitable to travel around the country by train, and by purchasing a Japan Rail Pass, you can further save on travel.

Vacation expenses need to be planned in advance, based on an idea of ​​​​the ideal route around the country: a tour of Tokyo restaurants and bars, beach holiday on the island of Kyushu or a week-long route to the main attractions of Japan.

Approximate prices in Japan

• Lunch in an inexpensive cafe: 900-1000 yen (350-400 rubles)
• Milk (1 l): 200-250 yen (75-90 rub.)
• Loaf of bread: 220-260 yen (80-100 rub.)
• Chicken meat (1 kg): 900-1000 yen (350-400 rub.)
• Potatoes (1 kg): 250-350 yen (90-350 rub.)
• Bottle of wine: 1200-1500 yen (450-550 rub.)
• Local beer (0.5 l): 300-400 yen (100-150 rub.)
• A pack of cigarettes: 500-600 yen (200-250 rubles)
• Gasoline (1 l): 140-180 yen (50-70 rub.)

Bank cards in Japan

It is reasonable to put part of the funds on bank card, and have part of it in cash with you. Despite the developed system of non-cash payments, you can pay with cards not in all stores.

Bank cards are in most cases not accepted in small supermarkets or traditional Japanese restaurants. Cards are also not accepted at ticket offices on transport.

ATMs in Japan do not accept cards other than those issued by Japanese banks.

You can withdraw cash at:

• Post offices (Yucho Ginko- - Yucho Bank)
• Seven Eleven convenience stores (Convenience Store)
• City Bank ATMs

When withdrawing money from a card, you must find out the commission of your bank; sometimes it can be equal to the amount withdrawn.

You can pay by card in large supermarkets, but at a separate checkout. They are also accepted in cafes with European cuisine.

In some restaurants credit card Can only be accepted in the evening or at night.

Currency exchange in Japan

The best place to exchange rubles for yen is in Russia. You can usually buy Japanese currency at Sberbank branches. If it is not available on that day, you can order the required amount, and it will be delivered the next day. This is more profitable than exchanging for dollars or euros, and then exchanging them for yen in Japan.

Currency exchange in Japan

You can change currency, dollars and euros, at the airport.

You can also purchase yen at local bank branches, also without any amount restrictions. Exchange rates at Japanese banks are more favorable than at the airport. The schedule on which they work can be an inconvenience for tourists.

Banking hours: 09:00-15:00

Many hotels are willing to sell yen to their own guests, but usually with a significant limitation - no more than $300-500 per day. The exchange rate is less favorable than in other places.

Exchange offices are very rarely found on the streets. It is almost impossible to identify them without knowing Japanese characters. There are practically no exchangers where you can exchange rubles for yen; there are 2-3 of them throughout Tokyo.

It is more convenient to change currency at TRAVELEX exchange offices located in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. The exchange rate there is more favorable than in hotels. You can find out more about the location of TRAVELEX offices.

Banks of Japan

Japanese banks are open 09:00-15:00. Local banks are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Currency exchange in banks usually closes together.

The Central Bank of Japan regulates the banking system in the country. The largest banks in Japan are: Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group, Bank of Nagoya, Bank of Saga Ltd., Bank of Yokohama, Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Nanto Bank.

Tipping in Japan

Tipping in Japan is not accepted in the classical sense. You should not leave change from change in a taxi, cafe or hotel. The waiter may run after the person who left money in this way to return what was forgotten.

In fact, tipping does exist in Japan, but it is subject to so much tradition and ancient rules that the average tourist can easily become confused. Travelers should refrain from doing this so as not to offend anyone. The custom of rewarding an employee is called kokorozuke" (kokorozuke, 心付け). And money is usually given before service, literally meaning something like: “Thank you in advance for the work you will do today.”