Heading to Japan for ski season? It’s time to grab Japanese Yen while the AUD to JPY is hot, hot, hot! 

As of November 28, the Australian Dollar (AUD) to Japanese Yen (JPY) exchange rate is the best it’s been all year long. That means when you exchange AUD to JPY, you’ll get more Japanese Yen to add to your travel fund for the important stuff…like claw machines, matcha lattes, and Kawaii plushies. 

But how much more, you ask? Here’s an example: 

The market rate for Japanese Yen as of November 28 is 102.2181 JPY for every 1 AUD. 

If you exchanged $2,000 AUD, for example, you’d get an extra 4,436 yen compared to the 2025 average of approximately 97 JPY. That’s almost $43 AUD in extra spending power!

4,436 yen is nothing to sneeze at either! It could buy you approximately: 

• A half-day ski lift pass
• A day pass for basic ski and snowboard gear rental
• 4-8 onsen visits
• 4 bowls of ramen
• Several Family Mart or 7-Eleven meals
• 4-5 matcha lattes
• 22 claw machine attempts or 14 capsule toys

Where can I exchange AUD to JPY?

Right here, friends! We’ve got all the Japanese Yen you’ll need, and then some. 

Cash is still king in parts of Japan, so it’s wise to take yen with you, as well as a Currency Pass travel card. 

Just pop into a Travel Money Oz store, order online with same-day delivery, or get Japanese Yen via click & collect. How good! 

Even if your Japan trip is a little way off, you can lock in today’s rate with Rate Move Protection. If the rate improves within 7 days, we’ll give you the difference*. 

Easy wins for your travel fund! 

^Disclaimer: 

^{*It's important to note that when discussing these exchange rates, we've used the market rate, which is the perceived value between two economies, and is different from the retail rate available to travellers. Like the market rate, the retail exchange rate fluctuates every half hour, so it's vital to check with your foreign exchange consultant before swapping your currency.}

^{*Rates and calculations using mid-market rate from Google Finance at 12PM AEST 28 NOVEMBER 2025- subject to change. The rates used in the calculations are based on market rate for consistency across historical data, not retail rates available to the public. Retail rates are subject to change, and online rates are not available in store. This blog is provided for information only and does not take into consideration your objectives, financial situation or needs.  You should consider whether the information and suggestions contained in any blog entry are appropriate for you, having regard to your own objectives, financial situation and needs.  While we take reasonable care in providing the blog, we give no warranties or representations that it is complete or accurate, or is appropriate for you.  We are not liable for any loss caused, whether due to negligence or otherwise, arising from use of, or reliance on, the information and/or suggestions contained in this blog.}

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