Tips for your trip

• Bring your umbrella! It rains frequently in June in Shimonoseki, so don't forget to pack one.

• ⚠️ Important: carry sufficient Japanese yen in CASH 

  • Although major facilities accept credit card payments, there are still many places that only accept cash payment (e.g. local restaurants and some public transportation/taxi).

  • For payment at Medical Facilities: Hospitals and clinics in Japan generally require cash payment at the time of visit. Foreign visitors without Japanese yen may be refused treatment, including in cases involving ambulances. Please make sure to carry sufficient Japanese yen in cash at all times.

• Tips for visiting Japan: 

  • Here are some YouTube videos on Japan Travel Tips (provided by the Japan National Tourism Organization) that might be helpful.

  • Japan Visitor Hotline: +81-50-3816-2787    https://jsto.or.jp/news/info-190304/

  • Japan Consumer Hotline for Tourists: +81-3-5449-0906

  • Free Wi-Fi information: 

    • https://www.ntt-bp.net/jw-auto/en/

    • Free Wi-Fi around the Yamaguchi area: https://choruru-wifi.jp/index_en.html

In Case of Emergency

• Emergency (Fire / Ambulance): 119

• Emergency (Police): 110