seemore 66 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Hi Guys I most probably asked a similar question last year. But asking again anyway. Does anyone know the exchange rate at Toyko Narita or Sapporo from AUD to JPY or should I get it hear for 78.36. Cheers Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
iiyamadude 6 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Don't know the rate, but I would guess it is Expensive! Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 It appears to me in most countries I visit that I get a better exchange rate when I get there then I would if I do it prior to leaving what ever country I am in at the time. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Yeah I am with you Pete in most countries but in Japan I am not sureand am only in the airports. And I know you wouldn't change money in Bali at the airport. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
CptSlow 0 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Hmmm so are you saying its best to change our money when we get to Japan and not here in NZ? Atm we our rates about $1 NZD to 62.96 YEN not really that great at all Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 I normally do it when I land in country. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Airport will be more expensive than in the city, but apart from that, as the rates change daily, best to look on the website. Narita Airport Bureau d'change locations There is a list of banks that operate bureau d'change offices on that website, so perhaps taking their names, and then doing a search on google will show you each bank's rate. Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Seemore. I recommend order/purchase it online with travelex. Done some research and out of WA that will give you the best rate. You can have it delivered to a number of Kiosks (including the airport i think). I doubt you will find better in Japan. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted December 9, 2010 Author Share Posted December 9, 2010 Well done RB It is amazing what you can find on the intramanet thingy Exchange rates at Narita This answers my question for good definitely approx 7% cheaper to do it from home. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
s3phis 0 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Avoid the airports and banks where possible. Airports tend to try and capitalise on the "last minute forex" some people try and get done, you know, the money you forgot to exchange but really need it when you land and the exchange rate is not the first thing on your mind. Banks tend to just be.. well.. banks? The rates tend to be better with independents, for example, I know a few currency exchange agencies that specialise in JPY/AUD investments and they tend to have great AUD->JPY rates but mediocre JPY->AUD rates. It's also easier to find better rates in your home country because at least it's easier to ask around. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Cheers Ryoma Yeh thats my line of thinking although foe some reason I heard differently. All sorted now. Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: Schneebored Seemore. I recommend order/purchase it online with travelex. Done some research and out of WA that will give you the best rate. You can have it delivered to a number of Kiosks (including the airport i think). I doubt you will find better in Japan. Will they deliever to a Japanese kiosk mate? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Hey Pete I will deliver it for you to a Japanese kiosk. There is a beer tax though. Mate when are you in Hakuba? Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: panhead_pete Originally Posted By: Schneebored Seemore. I recommend order/purchase it online with travelex. Done some research and out of WA that will give you the best rate. You can have it delivered to a number of Kiosks (including the airport i think). I doubt you will find better in Japan. Will they deliever to a Japanese kiosk mate? Unfortunately just in Oz. Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: seemore Hey Pete I will deliver it for you to a Japanese kiosk. There is a beer tax though. Mate when are you in Hakuba? Seemore Thanks - Dec 30 - Jan 11, then probably late Feb again as in Niseko until the 20 and have no plans after that. What about you? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Same Mate Dec 30th till Jan 6th. On my lonesome after spending a week with the family in Rusutsu they go home and I go to Happo. Are you on your own? and ski or board? Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Australian Dollar gets shitty exchange rates in Japan. Take USD. All being said, If you are talking 50grand AUD or half a mil, sure it´s a big deal. BUT we are probably talking 5 grand. Just fussing about saving money for a cup of expensive coffee or a meal IMHO. Yeah, of course it all adds up Link to post Share on other sites
panhead_pete 27 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: seemore Same Mate Dec 30th till Jan 6th. On my lonesome after spending a week with the family in Rusutsu they go home and I go to Happo. Are you on your own? and ski or board? Seemore Cool, I board. Will be traveling by myself too but have a couple mates in town, some of which are on here so more then happy to all catch up for some turns or bevys. Where ya staying? Im based in Echoland. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: panhead_pete Originally Posted By: seemore Same Mate Dec 30th till Jan 6th. On my lonesome after spending a week with the family in Rusutsu they go home and I go to Happo. Are you on your own? and ski or board? Seemore Cool, I board. Will be traveling by myself too but have a couple mates in town, some of which are on here so more then happy to all catch up for some turns or bevys. Where ya staying? Im based in Echoland. Aww...a new friendship begins. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: Jynxx Australian Dollar gets shitty exchange rates in Japan. Take USD. All being said, If you are talking 50grand AUD or half a mil, sure it´s a big deal. BUT we are probably talking 5 grand. Just fussing about saving money for a cup of expensive coffee or a meal IMHO. Yeah, of course it all adds up Have always wondered this. Wondered if you could play the system, and as Jynxx says, it is **** all on something as small as 5k. If I were to change £ to $ to ¥ or £ to ¥ which would get the better rate. And it's exactly the same. Well .23 yen out according to XE.com. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 I have too much free time right now. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: RobBright Originally Posted By: Jynxx Australian Dollar gets shitty exchange rates in Japan. Take USD. All being said, If you are talking 50grand AUD or half a mil, sure it´s a big deal. BUT we are probably talking 5 grand. Just fussing about saving money for a cup of expensive coffee or a meal IMHO. Yeah, of course it all adds up Have always wondered this. Wondered if you could play the system, and as Jynxx says, it is **** all on something as small as 5k. If I were to change £ to $ to ¥ or £ to ¥ which would get the better rate. And it's exactly the same. Well .23 yen out according to XE.com. But you need to consider the 'cut' or fee's that the exchange peeps take out of that conversion. Would be great if you could get the XE rate, and have no fee's, but you lose on every exchange. Only possible way to play the system is the do something like buy up US dollars with Aussie when it is at parity and then hold until it bounces back and buy Yen with it then... Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Sure. But consider the interest you are not getting for holding that amount. Plus, you are speculating as to when the rates are going to change in the future and if that will coincide with your travel plans Link to post Share on other sites
Schneebored 0 Posted December 10, 2010 Share Posted December 10, 2010 Originally Posted By: Jynxx Australian Dollar gets shitty exchange rates in Japan. Take USD. All being said, If you are talking 50grand AUD or half a mil, sure it´s a big deal. BUT we are probably talking 5 grand. Just fussing about saving money for a cup of expensive coffee or a meal IMHO. Yeah, of course it all adds up Yeah on the day 1 -2 % difference will not make much difference. However saved a bit on my Niseko accomodation by paying it off when the JPY was at a high against the AUD (more luck than judgement). Paid the deposit at 75 JPY - AUD and paid the ballance at 80 JPY - AUD. Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted December 10, 2010 Author Share Posted December 10, 2010 Hey Pete Tried to PM but says your or my PM limit is up. "Cool I board as well would love to get some turns in with a few people if you don't mind me tagging along. Am staying at the Terry Hotel in Happo but from what I can work out there is a bus service that zooms around to echoland. What about you where are you staying?" Seemore Link to post Share on other sites
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