Hi, going to Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto for 7 days in December, not sure how much currency I would need for 7 days (exclude hotels since I have already paid for that), any tips would be great, thanks!!!!!

Take it out as needed from an ATM. Find out which bank(s) have an agreement with your own to save fees.

Thanks for the tip, I am trying to not use $CAD as it's really low now, so atm is my last option.

So you already actually have Yen, you're just trying to decide how much to bring with you and how much to leave at home?

I have RMB, which is higher currently if to be exchanged with Yen than CAD, so just need to figure out how much i should take so that i dont over-exchange. I have heard that food in jp could be expensive or cheap, i just need to budget that for now.

Hate to say this but currency exchange in Japan is really bad. I took out Malaysia ringgit = to 1000 cnd on the return I lost close to 300. As for atm can only use at tourist information booth and 711 and even that was not full proof. Td bank card did not work so had to use rbc there.

Also 7 days to see all 3 places is not enough. I would stay at Tokyo for 7 days or kyoto osaka kobe for 7 days and there's a tourist pass for Jr line for the 3 cities for around 10 cnd can purchase at tourist information booth

thanks thank........but my vacation is just too short but wasn't really planning to go deep since this is my first time....that's why I am not sure how much I should bring......

Depends on what your planning to do. Japan is almost like spending in vancouver. Food is cheap if you buy from a market than a restaurant. But the portions are smaller but good.

If your looking for currency exchange check charlie's on Granville they usually have the best rates

I just came back from Tokyo. If your hotels is already paid for then about $25-80 CDN per day. Depending on what you do, subway is around $10, food is from $15-40 (yes, $15 is doable but it's "basic"). Attractions? Have fun!

Thanks, great tips

I'm currently in Osaka! I want to say around 80 a day should be plenty. Right now my breakdown is $50 for meals, $10 subway, $20 recreation. All depends on what you want to do tho! Meals can be as low as $5 or as high as $30. Enjoy!

Thank you Mark

Enjoy ur trip