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Compiled from a travel agency guide

Payments: Cards Mostly Work, but Some Places Are Cash-Only

Travel cards generally work at convenience stores, department stores and large supermarkets. Some ramen ticket machines and Nakasu food stalls take cash only, so bring plenty of 1,000 yen bills.

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Cards accepted
Convenience stores, department stores, large supermarkets, etc.
Cash needed
Ramen ticket machines, Nakasu yatai (food stalls), etc.
Share of cash
One source says about 30% of your budget in cash is enough
Food costs
Ramen or udon around 1,000 yen, motsunabe around 2,000 yen (per the source material)

Card approval and fees vary by card issuer and season. Don't rely on a single payment method.

How to do it

  1. Bring a travel card together with a small amount of cash (mainly 1,000 yen bills).
  2. At a ticket machine, insert the bill first and then press the button. If it doesn't work, ask the staff.

Korean to show on the spot

카드 결제 되나요?

Can I pay by card?

현금만 되나요?

Is it cash only?

Sources checked