How rare is 2000 yen?

The rarity of ¥2,000 notes in circulation is linked to the few vending machines or ATMs that accept the denomination. Overall public opinion has been negative as the denomination is inconvenient to use, and is a nuisance to cashiers and business owners that use registers with no slot for the bills.



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100,000 yen should be sufficient, excluding your accommodations, transportations and theme park admissions, unless you're expecting to buy an expensive souvenir. I would carry a credit card for peace of mind. 100,000 Yen is roughly 1000USD and it should cover your 12 days.

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The likelihood that credit cards are accepted decreases in small cities and towns, and thus it is advisable to keep cash at hand when visiting rural areas. Cash is often the only way to pay for small entrance fees at tourist sights, smaller restaurants and small shops. Many lockers also require coins.

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Tipping in Japan is not expected, and attempts to leave a tip will almost certainly be turned down (a potentially awkward moment). In Japan, it's thought that by dining out or drinking at a bar, you are already paying the establishment for good service.

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Six coins are used including 1, 5, 10, 50, 100 and 500 yen values, alongside 4 bills/notes including 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 (although the 2,000 yen note is quite rare).

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