Breaking ¥10,000 bills in 2026: where shops will and won't
Major chains, department stores, and konbini break ¥10,000 bills without issue. Small family-run shops sometimes have limited change at peak hours. Best practice: break a ¥10,000 at the konbini early in your trip and keep ¥1,000 bills in small denominations.
TL;DR
- Always work: konbini, department stores, major chains.
- Sometimes: small family shops.
- Alternative: top up Suica with ¥10,000 bill.
See also
- Article #82 — Yen denominations
- Article #84 — Dealing with coin-heavy change
Last verified 2026-05-07.