Travel tips

Currency exchange | Time zone | Climate | Tip | Tax


Currency exchange

You will be able to exchange United States dollars at most banks in Hamamatsu area. The banks open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. We recommend you to exchange other currencies at Tokyo/Narita, Tokyo/Haneda, Osaka/Kansai or Nagoya/Chubu/Centrair airport. The banks in the airports open from the early morning to late evening.

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Time zone

GMT-9

Japan does not have the daylight saving time system.

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Climate

November is a good season in Japan.

Average temperature: 13.4 oC

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Tip

You do not need tips; for example, hotel, restaurant, taxi etc.

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Tax

The consumption tax rate is 5% generally included in the indicated price.

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by Katsushi Furutani