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Japanese Yen withdrawal service at ATMs of 7-Eleven stores

Seven Bank ATMs at 7-Eleven convenient stores enable holders of cash card and credit card issued overseas to make withdrawals in yen. The service is available for the world's five major card brands: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, and China UnionPay.

• Available when you need them
  Day or night, Seven Bank ATMs can be used anytime
• Available where you need them
  More than 12,000 Seven Bank ATMs can be found at 7-Eleven stores all over Japan.
• Available in the language you need
  Four languages (English, Korean, Chinese, and Portuguese) can be selected at ATMs displays. See this link for "How to use ATM"

For more details, please refer to this link. http://www.sevenbank.co.jp/intlcard/index2.html

Backpackers Hostel in Kyoto

The hostel opened in Kyoto in 2002. It's an 8 minute walk from Kyoto Station. There are many important historical sites such as Toji Temple or Fushimi-Inari Shrine. The building used to be a boutique. There are individual private rooms and a cosy common room (Kitchen, Livingroom, Laundry, Shower room) in the hostel.

Japanese style Budget Hostel in Hiroshima

The hostel opened in Hiroshima in November 2006. The builing used to be a Japanese style ryokan and most guest rooms are Japanese style with tatami matts. Located near the Peace Memorial Park and A-bomb Dome. You can also go to Miyajima, which is one of the 3 most scenic spots in Japan, by tram.

Backpackers Hostel in Osaka

The hostel opened in Osaka in february 2008. It's just about 10 minutes walk to Osaka station, which has extensive travel links to everywhere. It could be a starting point for all sightseeing places not only Osaka but also Nara, Kobe, Wakayama.