Know which shops in Japan are cash-only — before you walk in.
Japan is more cashless than it used to be, but plenty of small and traditional shops still take cash only. Cash Alert shows you which genres to watch out for, and how much cash to keep ready.
🍎 Download on the App StoreSome of the most local, authentic spots in Japan — old-style Chinese diners, street food stalls, standing bars, ticket-machine soba shops, souvenir stalls — almost never take cards. Getting caught without enough cash is stressful and a little embarrassing.
Shops are grouped by category — restaurants, bars & drinks, fast food, and souvenirs.
Each genre shows how likely it is to be cash-only, with a short explanation.
Practical advice, like keeping a few 1,000-yen bills ready.
Shop genres that tend to be cash-only — like 町中華 (old-style Chinese diners) and 屋台 (street stalls).
See at a glance how likely a genre is to be cash-only, so you can plan ahead.
A quick, practical tip for each genre so you're never caught short at the register.
All data is built in. No connection needed — handy the moment you land.
Use it in English or Japanese.
No subscription. No ads. Just a heads-up before you reach the register.
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