How much cash to bring to Japan 💴

Japan is semi-cashless — but you still need yen for small shops, shrines and rural spots. Here's how much to carry.

Days in Japan

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Japan is more cashless than its reputation, but small restaurants, shrines, markets and rural areas are often cash-only. Withdraw from 7-Eleven or Japan Post ATMs (they take foreign cards). Carry ¥10,000–20,000 at a time and top up.

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