Currency and BanksThe Country’s currency is the yen (JPY). If there’s one thing that you need to know before visiting Japan, it’s that cash is king. While it is quite common to see credit cards and contactless payments being accepted now in Japan, you’ll find that many bars, restaurants, and even tourist attractions only accept cash. So come prepared with a mix of cash and credit. |
Time Zone & Business HoursTime zone The Japan local time is 9 hours ahead of GMT with no daylight savings time. |
ClimateJapan’s land area stretches from the northernmost island of Hokkaido, close to Russia, to the subtropics of Okinawa. The weather varies greatly from region to region, so check the weather forecast for the areas you’ll be traveling to. |
International CallInternational dialing code in Sapporo, Japan is +81-011(Area code). Please omit (0) when dialing from overseas. |
ElectricityThe voltage used throughout Japan is uniformly 100 volts, A.C. Certain types of electrical appliances such as dual-voltage hair dryers, travel irons and shavers should work wherever you are in Japan. However, in other cases, a step-down transformer is required to convert the voltage. |
Emergency Phone number– Fire, Rescue & Hospital Services: 119 |
Venue | |
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PREMIER HOTEL -TSUBAKI- SAPPORO | premier.kenhotels.com/sapporo/english/ |
Tour | |
Visit Sapporo | visit.sapporo.travel/ |
Japan National Tourism Organization | www.japan.travel/en/us/ |
Travel Information | www.japan.travel/en/plan/ |
VISA / Passport | |
Japan Immigration Service Agency | www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/index.html |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | www.mofa.go.jp/index.html |
Airport | |
New Chitose Airport | www.new-chitose-airport.jp/en/ |
Narita International Airport | www.narita-airport.jp/en/ |
Transportation | |
JR Train | www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/english/train/ |
Streetcar | www.city.sapporo.jp/st/english/houwtouse.html |
Ekibus | ekibus.city.sapporo.jp/ |