Wise and Revolut give you mid-market rates and 0% FX fees. Roughly ¥6,000 saved on a $1,500 trip. Order before you fly and you'll skip the counter queues entirely.
Also: get online the moment you land
Japan eSIMs from ~$10/week. Install before departure, connect 1 minute after landing.
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How much will the trip cost? Is the JR Pass worth it? How much will Wise actually save me? Three free calculators answer these in seconds, no signup, 5 languages.
Estimate the yen you need for your Japan trip based on days, cities, and travel style. Separate budgets for solo, couples, and families.
Try it →Tells you instantly whether the nationwide JR Pass, a regional pass, or point-to-point tickets is cheapest for your itinerary. Uses current post-Oct-2023 prices.
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Try it →Calculator outputs are estimates. Real prices fluctuate daily with FX and per-shop spreads. The live shop ranking on the Yen Finder home page shows current numbers.