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Originally Posted by Teris
Just a quick update for anyone reading this making the trip to Japan from the US. There is a MUCH better exchange rate at Narita than at my local bank in the US (Wells Fargo). The best bet I'm seeing is to convert cash to travelers checks in the US and change them at Narita to yen if getting travelers checks is free for you or very cheap. There may be even better rates at post offices and other banks in Japan, but that is harder to determine. This differs from much of the advice I've read on the forum, but I've confirmed it with my bank (they told me not to convert to yen in the US at all) and comparing the exchange rates offered at Narita.
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Aren't you getting in late in the evening? Make sure they are open when you arrive.
https://www.foreignexchangeservices....action=convert
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Looking at the Wells Fargo site and the Narita site, the exchange rate is about 1 penny better at the airport.
If that is worth more than the peace of mind knowing you will have the cash ready to get on the train or bus from the airport, then come to the airport with American cash or traveler's checks. But realize if your plane is delayed at all, you will be spending the night in the airport until the exchange counters open in the morning.