Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Need to Know
Currency
Yen (¥). ¥100 = US$1.30, £0.81, A$1.24.
Language
Japanese
Visas
Visas are issued on arrival for most nationalities for stays of up to 90 days.
Money
ATMs that accept foreign cards are available in post offices and some convenience
stores. Credit cards are accepted in most hotels and department stores, but only
some restaurants and ryokan.
Mobile Phones
Only 3G phones work in Japan. SIM cards are very hard to find. Mobile phone rent-
al is common and easy.
Time
Japan Standard Time (GMT/UTC plus nine hours)
Tourist Information
Kyoto City Tourist Information Center OFFLINE MAP ( 343-6655; 8.30am-7pm)
Located in the main concourse on the 2nd floor of the Kyoto Station building that
runs between the shinkansen (bullet train) station and the front of the station.
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