I generally avoid ATM because of the fees and the unfavourable rate at the exchange offices.

Just discovered a new mobile app for my next trip Fairswap. It allows to exchange cash currency in real-time by meeting with each other at a pre-agreed location.
Widely, you can post your need in foreign currency and if there is someone nearby facing the reverse need, then he can contact you and you will meet him and make the swap.

Could be a good way to change before travelling or get rid of some leftover after holidays

This trip was 4 years ago already, so I can’t really remember which ATM I used, but I usually withdraw money from 7-11 ATMs and the machine in the post office.

Thanks!

Hahaha yay!! The best way to start with your itinerary is to pin down the places you really want to visit in Japan, then from there you can see where’s the optimal area for your accommodation 😀

Thanks for downloading, and I hope it helps you! I didn’t blog a lot about Japan, but if you have additional questions, just ask 😀

You might also want to look into the Japan Bus Pass. There’s an overnight bus from Kyoto to Tokyo, which can save you one night’s accommodation.

Hi Nina,

Thanks for the response. Yeah, at least now im certain with the flights that i will be booking 🙂 will need to research more on the trains that i will be taking to determine if its more practical to get thr pass. Thanks again 🙂

Hi Raks, sorry for the late response. It’s a good plan, flying in to Osaka and out of Tokyo. That would save you the hassle and time traveling back to Kansai Airport to catch your flight. Regarding the JR Pass, even if you take the shinkansen from Osaka to Kyoto, and then Kyoto to Osaka, it might end up costing you more. Unless you take an additional shinkansen ride or two, would it break even with the cost of the pass. I strongly suggest that when you draft your itinerary, list down all the trains you will be taking to the destination you picked out and jot down the costs for each and tally everything up that will be covered by the JR Pass — similar to what I did in the Trains tab of the Project Japan 2014 file. I hope this helps 🙂

Im planning a trip to Japan in April 2015 for Cherry Blossoms for 7 days max. Im contemplating on the JR Pass, since Im planning to see Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo and maybe Mt Fuji if possible. I can book a Mnl-Osaka and Tokyo-Mnl flights. In this case, is it practical to get the 7 day JR Pass? Would appreciate your advise on this. Thank you 🙂

hahaha korek!!

Love,Didi

Thanks Jenn! Do try the ekiben next time! They’re awesome!