The approximate cost of traveling to Japan. If you plan to travel to Japan for about 10 days, 10,000 yuan is enough. However, the tourist seasons are different, and the prices are also different. It is better to go in the off-season, and if you want to have a better time, there is definitely no problem with about 15,000 yuan.
Best time to travel to Japan Japan has four seasons, with different scenery.
Spring and autumn are popular tourist seasons. From March to May, the cherry blossoms gradually bloom from south to north, and you can go to Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka to enjoy the cherry blossoms. From September to November, the maple leaves gradually turn red from north to south, and you can go along the "red leaves"
"Frontline" all the way to the Kyushu region, admiring the maple leaves along the way; in the summer, you can go to the mountains or the seaside to escape the heat. In mid-July, Hokkaido's Furano Rainbow Flower Fields are in full bloom; in the winter, you can go to Kobe to enjoy the charming snow scenery while soaking in world-class hot springs.
Japanese currency and exchange In Japan, banks or post offices marked with "Authorized Money Changer" can exchange money. Please confirm the exchange rate and whether there are any handling fees before making a transaction.
Business hours: The bank's business hours are 9:00-15:00 from Monday to Friday, and the post office is 9:00-16:00 from Monday to Friday. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays.
The specific time is subject to the actual situation in each place.
Local exchange fees in Japan are usually relatively high, and there are very few banks in Japan that can exchange RMB, so it is recommended that you convert RMB into Japanese yen or US dollars in advance in China.
Local withdrawal methods: UnionPay cards can be used directly in many large shopping malls and even small shops in Japan marked with the UnionPay logo.
Using UnionPay cards is much more convenient and saves money than using VISA.
Because UnionPay cards do not require currency conversion fees ranging from 1-3%, and ATM withdrawal fees are relatively low, you also have the opportunity to enjoy UnionPay promotions.
TIPS: The pronunciation of "5 yen" in Japan is the same as "fate", so the 5 yen coin carries the beautiful meaning of fate.
The 5-yen coin is usually used to pray for blessings when visiting shrines, and is also taken home or given away as a souvenir by many tourists.
Things to note when traveling to Japan: 1. Japan is located in Dongjiu District, and the time is one hour ahead of Beijing time.
2. Japan’s public security is very good, and its low theft rate and low crime rate are generally well received.
3. Japanese traditional sleeping on the floor, with futons placed directly on the tatami.
4. In spring and autumn, just wearing a thin jacket or sweater is enough. In summer, only thin clothes are enough. In winter, you need to wear a coat and sweater.
4. Japanese hotels, taxis, restaurants, beauty salons and other service industries do not accept tips.
The service fee is already included in the charge account, so no additional tip is required.
5. Bring an umbrella when going out.
Japan has a maritime climate with unpredictable weather, so bring an umbrella to be prepared. It is best to bring a long umbrella.
6. Tap water in Japan is drinkable directly.
Stations and large public places have tap water spouts.
Large hotels and restaurants all provide mineral water for guests to drink.
7. In Japan, do as the Romans do, whether you are entering a hotel room, visiting a Japanese home, or entering a conference room or office. In short, whenever you enter a house, you must change your slippers, sometimes twice.
The custom of changing into slippers cannot be violated in Japan.
Don't forget to take off your shoes before entering the house.
8. In the event of an earthquake, protect your head and quickly get under the bed or table, or hide in a bathroom, toilet or other place close to the door. Do not use the elevator to escape.
You can also turn on the TV to learn about earthquake information in real time.
If you encounter an earthquake outdoors, you should stay away from buildings, trees, billboards, overpasses, street lights and cables to avoid being injured.
If you encounter an earthquake while driving, you should slow down and pull over to the side of the road, and be careful to avoid accidents caused by emergency braking.
If you encounter an earthquake at the beach, you should immediately flee to higher ground to avoid being harmed by the tsunami.
9. In hotel lobbies, restaurants and places where quiet is needed, please be sure to turn your mobile phone to silent mode (called "etiquette mode" by the Japanese) to avoid disturbing the people around you.
It is also necessary to turn your mobile phone to silent mode in the Shinkansen carriage and tram carriage, and do not answer or make calls.
If there are special circumstances and you need to talk, you can get off the bus and talk on the platform.
In addition, passengers near priority seats should turn off the power to avoid affecting people with pacemakers.
The power supply should be turned off in theaters, cinemas, art galleries, etc.
Power should be turned off in prohibited places such as airplanes and hospitals.
Japanese law stipulates that you are not allowed to use mobile phones while driving, nor are you allowed to use hands-free devices. Violators will be punished.
Japanese mobile phones and phone cards can be easily found in large hotels, stations, shopping malls, and convenience stores. Public phones that can be dialed using prepaid cards and 10 yen or 100 yen coins are usually green.
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