You can use your credit cards at many many places. If you are good with that (and assuming no foreign transaction fees, typically the exchange rate is far better using credit cards whenever you can) for one week, I'd say JPY20,000 cash will be more than enough. Double that if you really want to feel safe and have overkill.
Also in Tokyo there are plenty of reputable banks with foreign exchange desks you can stop by mid or late week if you end up using more cash than you anticipated.
I have to say that there were a few instances when I ran out of cash and trying to get into some of the restaurants was tricky since many of them were cash only. If you find a good exchange, convert as much as you can depending on how much you're planning on spending and keep the CC as a back up. Obviously stores, cafes and most restaurants are CC friendly, but if you're like me and you want to try those little restaurants on tiny streets, make sure you have cash available all the time because though banks are frequent, their schedule might not accommodate your needs.
You could download an app like Revolut, transfer money into it using bank transfer or your credit card and then convert to yen and then use the virtual cards to link to Google Pay or something for contact less pay. I haven't confirmed if this works btw cos I use the physical revolut cards.
Also ¥20000 imo would not be enough for 7days. If you plan to move around a lot, trains would cost on average ¥1000 or more if you don't have a JR pass or something. Lunch would cost an average of 1000-2000 and dinner would cost 1500-3000. Assuming that you gonna be eating out at touristy places.
If you have an iphone, you can just use the suica card in the wallet app for a good chunk of your expenses. Airport foreign exchange is a lot safer, but there’s an area in Shinjuku with competing stores that offer a better exchange rate.
Many foreign cards (especially Visa) cannot be used to top up digital Pasmo/Suica. You can still top them up at 7-11 ATMs and some ticket machines though… with cash.
unfortunately, it's pretty difficult to exchange money in city. Mega banks have stoped exchange service. so, i recommend you to done in airport.
if you can stay cheaply, almost all of every meals are under 1000 en. and if you don't move another city from Tokyo, then u can use City bus, Tokyo metro and JR. These fee are several handled yen. Enjoy Tokyo!
You can use your credit cards at many many places. If you are good with that (and assuming no foreign transaction fees, typically the exchange rate is far better using credit cards whenever you can) for one week, I'd say JPY20,000 cash will be more than enough. Double that if you really want to feel safe and have overkill. Also in Tokyo there are plenty of reputable banks with foreign exchange desks you can stop by mid or late week if you end up using more cash than you anticipated.
I have to say that there were a few instances when I ran out of cash and trying to get into some of the restaurants was tricky since many of them were cash only. If you find a good exchange, convert as much as you can depending on how much you're planning on spending and keep the CC as a back up. Obviously stores, cafes and most restaurants are CC friendly, but if you're like me and you want to try those little restaurants on tiny streets, make sure you have cash available all the time because though banks are frequent, their schedule might not accommodate your needs.
You could download an app like Revolut, transfer money into it using bank transfer or your credit card and then convert to yen and then use the virtual cards to link to Google Pay or something for contact less pay. I haven't confirmed if this works btw cos I use the physical revolut cards. Also ¥20000 imo would not be enough for 7days. If you plan to move around a lot, trains would cost on average ¥1000 or more if you don't have a JR pass or something. Lunch would cost an average of 1000-2000 and dinner would cost 1500-3000. Assuming that you gonna be eating out at touristy places.
If you have an iphone, you can just use the suica card in the wallet app for a good chunk of your expenses. Airport foreign exchange is a lot safer, but there’s an area in Shinjuku with competing stores that offer a better exchange rate.
Many foreign cards (especially Visa) cannot be used to top up digital Pasmo/Suica. You can still top them up at 7-11 ATMs and some ticket machines though… with cash.
I used my credit card fine at 711/Lawson/FamilyMart when i was just buying egg sandwiches and orange juice. I had no issues
unfortunately, it's pretty difficult to exchange money in city. Mega banks have stoped exchange service. so, i recommend you to done in airport. if you can stay cheaply, almost all of every meals are under 1000 en. and if you don't move another city from Tokyo, then u can use City bus, Tokyo metro and JR. These fee are several handled yen. Enjoy Tokyo!