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Useful Tips About Tokyo

Discover a vibrant global city where centuries-old tradition meets cutting-edge innovation, world-renowned cuisine, and unforgettable neighborhoods.

Currency

Japanese currency is the yen (¥). There are 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen bills (2,000 yen bills exist but are rarely seen). Coins include 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 yen.

Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, department stores and most restaurants, but some smaller shops and eateries are cash-only, so it’s a good idea to carry some yen. Rechargeable IC cards such as Suica and PASMO can be used on trains and buses and at many convenience stores.

Weather

Early November
10 °C to 19 °C
(50 °F to 66 °F)

Power

In Japan, the outlets used are type A and type B, which are similar to those in the United States. Voltage: Standard voltage is 100V with a frequency of 50Hz in Tokyo.

Time Zone

Tokyo is on Japan Standard Time (JST) (UTC+9). Japan does not observe daylight saving time.

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Things to Do

If you need ideas about things to do while in Tokyo after the Meeting days are over, here is some information on activities, experiences, food spots,, events, and more!