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0800 474 400The Land of the Rising Sun, of the secret world of the Geisha, of the mysterious Samurai, and then again of anime, technology and the bullet train. Japan is a fascinating land of contrasts, of day to day paradoxes that manage to baffle even the most well travelled among us. Travel to Japan, a place where the ancient and the futuristic seem to coexist in complete harmony - it will leave you in awe.
The official language spoken in Japan is Japanese, however you will also find minority languages such as Ainu
Name: Japanese Yen
Code: JPY
Symbol: ¥
$1 NZD is approx 75¥
UTC + 09:00, which means Japan is 3 hours behind New Zealand.
The typical cost of a beer in a restaurant in Japan will be between ¥500 – ¥600 (approx $6.70- $8), but if you're going to a convenience store to get one you're looking at a lower cost of ¥100 – ¥200 (approx $1.33-$2.66).
The cost of a meal in Japan can range from ¥800 – ¥3000 (approx $10.50-$40), with a bowl of ramen costing around ¥500 (approx $7). Top tip: if you're looking for a quick and inexpensive meal such as soba and domburi, keep your eyes peeled around large train stations
Looking to catch a cab? a normal taxi tariff starts at ¥300 (approx $4) depending on where you're going.
One of the best things about Japan is its transportation, with the cost of an adult 1-day subway ticket costing around ¥800 (approx $11).
Looking for a hostel in Japan? the average cost per night is around ¥3000 (approx $40).
Japan has a range of accommodation to choose from, including both traditional rooms and Western style hotels, with the average cost of a night being around ¥2000 (approx $26)
There is simply no better way to get around Japan than on the world-famous Shinkansen 'bullet' trains, which wizz you effortlessly through Japan at speeds of up to 300km/h. Check out our Japan Rail Pass options, intended for international travelers!