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For visitors of Japan, whether you stay only a few hours or up to a few weeks, the ability to communicate effectively can have a profound effect on how enjoyable your visit is. In order to ensure that all of people who pass through Narita leave with nice memories of Japan, we offer "Usable Information" that hopefully help you to enjoy your time in Japan and by giving information that other travellers have suffered.

Money Exchange

ATMs

Communication

Money Exchange

For currency exchange, it takes place at most major bank branches from 9:00 - 15:00, Monday through Friday. Please be aware that banks are not opened on Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. If visitors arrive on the weekend, we recommend should exchanging your money at Narita Airport. Additionally, some hotels do offer currency exchange, but the rate of yen depends on the hotel, thus please be sure to check which hotel you are going to stay at before you arriving.
MAP

View Map of Money Exchange in Narita in a larger map 　Jan 2011 JST

ATMs

To use international credit cards to withdraw cash from ATMs, there are several ATMs available that you can withdraw cash in Japanese yen. However, please be aware that not every credit card company can be used with every ATMs. Also, please be aware that service charges may be incurred.

Postal Office ATMs
Service hours: Weekdays from 9:00 - 17:30 (time depends on location)
Amount of money that you can be withdrawn in one day: 500,000 yen
Usable credit cards: Please check with the card logos on the sign


7-Eleven Convenience Stores and Ito Yokado Stores ATMs
Service hours: Always open, 24 hours (some branches may not allow cards to be used between 23:50 and 0:10)
Amount of money which can be withdrawn in one day: 500,000 yen
Compatible credit cards: Please check with the card logos on the sign


MAP of ATMs in the Narita Station area

View Map of ATMs in Narita in a larger map　Jan 2011 JST

Communication

・ Telephone:
Pay phones are either grey or green and are usually located in public areas, such as the airport or train stations. Many accept coins, but some may only take telephone cards. In the case of those which only accept telephone cards, cards can be purchased from local vending machines or convenience stores. Most telephone cards are either 500 yen or 1000 yen, and are mainly used for domestic calls. International calling cards can also be purchased at the airport or convenience store and usually sell for 1000 yen, 3000 yen, and 5000 yen. These can be used with a toll-free number from any telephones.

・ Email and Internet Connections:
You can use Email in Internet cafes that are available throughout the city. WiFi is available in most hotels.
MAP of Internet places in Narita

View Map of Internet places in Narita in a larger map　Jan 2011 JST