Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Falkirk, Scotland,VS Red, BA Gold, HH Diamond,UK Amex Plat
Programs: Master of the Privy Purse des Muccis
Posts: 19,251
Hi,
I would probably convert some money now/before travel and then use the Seven & I ( Seven-eleven) ATMs for cash during your trip as these atms accept foreign bank cards ( at least my UK bank card ). Also for major expenses ( ie hotels, trains ) ,credit cards are useful.
You can bring into Japan Y1m without declaring it to customs .
Airport Bureau de change should generally be avoided for the poor exchange rate and/or high fees ime ( not 100% sure about Japanese bureau de change)
Regards
TBS