For your convenience, The Ritz-Carlton has provided the following information about Tokyo to help you plan for and enjoy your stay with us.
Electricity
100V/50hz cycles
Currency
- Transactions are done in Japanese Yen.
- A currency exchange service is available at the hotel’s front desk
- You may also change your money or cash travelers checks at banks
- Remember to bring along your passport to help facilitate exchanges
Telephone
- The country code is 81, and the city code is 03
- Calls to other prefectures in Japan are made by dialing the area code before the number
Emergency Phone Numbers
110
Public Holidays
- New Year Day: Jan 01
- Coming of Age Day: 2nd Monday of January
- National Foundation Day: Feb 11
- Vernal Equinox Day: Mar 21
- Showa Day: Apr 29
- Constitution Memorial Day: May 03
- Greenery Day: May 04
- Children’s Day: May 05
- Marine Day:3rd Monday of July
- Respect For The Aged Day:3rd Monday of September
- Autumnal Equinox Day: Sep 23
- Health and Sports Day: 2nd Monday of October
- National Culture Day: Nov 03
- Labor Thanks Giving Day: Nov 23
- The Emperor’s Birthday: Dec 23
Hours of Work/Business
9:00am-6:00pm
Banking Hours
9:00am- 3:00pm
Shopping Hours
11:00am-7:00pm
Tipping
Tipping is not widely practiced in Japan and some of the restaurants include a service charge as part of your bill.
Climate
Japan has four distinct seasons and in Tokyo the temperature ranges are as follows: Spring time: 9-18C / 18-64F; Summer time: 21-35C / 70-95F; Autumn time 14-22C / 57-72F; Winter time is 2-10C / 36-50F.
Clothing
Clothing recommendations vary depending on the season. Lightweight is suitable during the summer time, while a wamer, thicker clothes are recommended in winter. Proper evening attire is recommended when dining in restaurants.
Visas
All visitors entering Japan must possess a valid passport. Contact your local embassy for current visa requirements.
Health Requirements
Contact your travel agent or airline for current health requirement.
Language
The national language of Japan is Japanese, however English is widely spoken in Tokyo.
| Average Monthly Temperatures |
High |
Low |
| January |
46.9°F/ 9.8°C |
35.8°F/ 2.1°C |
| February |
50.0°F/ 10.0°C |
36.3°F/ 2.4°C |
| March |
55.2°F/ 12.9°C |
41.2°F/ 5.1°C |
| April |
65.1°F/ 18.4°C |
50.9°F/ 10.5°C |
| May |
73.0°F/ 22.8°C |
59.2°F/ 15.1°C |
| June |
77.5°F/ 25.3°C |
66.0°F/ 18.9°C |
| July |
84.0°F/ 28.9°C |
72.5°F/ 22.5°C |
| August |
87.4°F/ 30.8°C |
75.6°F/ 24.2°C |
| September |
80.4°F/ 26.9°C |
69.3°F/ 20.7°C |
| October |
70.8°F/ 21.6°C |
58.2°F/ 14.9°C |
| November |
62.2°F/ 16.8°C |
49.1°F/ 9.5°C |
| December |
54.1°F/ 12.3°C |
40.3°F/ 4.6°C |