Exchange to Japanese Yen Before Arrival

• Where can I exchange and withdraw Japanese Yen?
• Foreign Money Exchange Counters and Banks

Cashing Service on ATM

• Cashing Service on ATM

Credit Card Availability

• Can I use my credit card in Japan?
• What is 'TOTTRIP payment support system'?

Advenced Reservation Required Courses

Some courses and activities require a reservation. Please read the information page of the course you intend to take, and if a reservation is required for an activity, make sure of the cut-off date or time for reservations. Please see the TOTTRIP homepage for more information.

Clothes and Shoes

If your course includes cycling, mountain climbing or some other outdoor activities, appropriate clothes and shoes are recommended. Please read the activity information pages carefully, and prepare accordingly. A backpack is strongly recommended when hiking up Mt Daisen, so is comfortable shoes like sneakers or walking shoes when sighteseeing around the Daisenji Temple area.

Battery charger and dry cell for your smartphone

• May I borrow a plug to charge my smartphone at a restaurant?

Japanese plugs

Standard voltage used in Japan is 100V. The shape of plug is A.
Korea is 220V with the shape of C plug. Please prepare voltage inverter.
Some electric devices including smartphone supports a wide range of voltage from 100 to 240V. If your devices support 100V, a plug adopter is necessary.

Smoking cigarrets

Smoking outside of designated smoking areas is frowned upon in Japanese society. Please do not smoke while walking around and please dispose of cigerette butts properly (smoking areas have cigarette disposal canisters). Please also read FAQ: 'Is there age limit in smoking and drinking?'