How to Dial in Japan
How do foreign visitors dial in Japan? This question has been in many travelers' mind when trying to contact their local tour guides or drivers. Here we will provide more insight on making calls in Japan.
The phone number in Japan follows the international rules of comprising the country code, area code, and phone number. A landline number has 10 digitals. On the other hand, a mobile phone number has 11 digitals, usually starting with 070, 080, or 090. Payphone is nowadays less common in Japan as people prefer to use cell phone. The payphones are usually green or grey, and can be paid with ¥10 coins, ¥100 coins, or some specific phone cards. Calling within the same district costs ¥10 per minute. Important to note, there is no changes if you pay with ¥100. Whether you are calling domestically or internationally, you will need to know the area code before dialing.
Area codes in major cities in Japan:
Sapporo 011, Sendai 022, Niigata 025, Saitama 048, Chiba 043, Narita 0476, Tokyo 03, Yokohama 045, Nagoya 052, Nara 0742, Kyoto 075, Osaka 06, Kobe 078，Hiroshima 082
Calling Domestically
If you are using a landline in hotel or a payphone to dial within the same district, you can dial the phone number directly, and area code is optional. If you care calling with a cell phone, it is needed to dial the area code 70, 80, or 90.
America calling to Japan: +011 (American access code) +81 (Japan country code) +11+1234567
Australia calling to Japan: +0011 (Australian access code) +81 (Japan country code) +11+1234567
Calling internationally from Japan
Calling internationally from Japan to foreign has the same rule. First dial the Japanese international dialing access code (010), then the foreign country code, lastly the phone number with area code. If skip the 0 if the area code starts with 0. If you take your phone abroad to Japan and have roaming serving, you can simply dial the country code follow by the phone number. It is important to first dial the country code.
If you travel to Japan from the USA, Though phone calling is simply and convenient, we still recommend using Wifi or internet for communication during foreign visit. Whether having roaming service or not, international call is almost always more costly than internet communication. Lastly, since phone service plans vary, please contact your telecommunication company for details.
As a reliable Japan travel agency, we are happy to provide you budget Japan group tours, and private car/limousine service, if you need more information on Tokyo tours, and Tokyo limousine service, please feel free to contact our specialists.
How do foreign visitors dial in Japan? This question has been in many travelers' mind when trying to contact their local tour guides or drivers. Here we will provide more insight on making calls in Japan.
The phone number in Japan follows the international rules of comprising the country code, area code, and phone number. A landline number has 10 digitals. On the other hand, a mobile phone number has 11 digitals, usually starting with 070, 080, or 090. Payphone is nowadays less common in Japan as people prefer to use cell phone. The payphones are usually green or grey, and can be paid with ¥10 coins, ¥100 coins, or some specific phone cards. Calling within the same district costs ¥10 per minute. Important to note, there is no changes if you pay with ¥100. Whether you are calling domestically or internationally, you will need to know the area code before dialing.
Area codes in major cities in Japan:
Sapporo 011, Sendai 022, Niigata 025, Saitama 048, Chiba 043, Narita 0476, Tokyo 03, Yokohama 045, Nagoya 052, Nara 0742, Kyoto 075, Osaka 06, Kobe 078，Hiroshima 082
Calling Domestically
If you are using a landline in hotel or a payphone to dial within the same district, you can dial the phone number directly, and area code is optional. If you care calling with a cell phone, it is needed to dial the area code 70, 80, or 90.
Calling to Japan from Abroad
Calling internationally to Japan follows the same rule used around the world. First dial the international dialing access code, then the Japan country code (81), and lastly the phone number with the area code. Be careful to skip the "0" if the area code starts with 0. To better understand the dialing rules, see the following examples on calling the Japan number of 011-1234567. China calling to Japan: +00 (Chinese access code) +81 (Japan country code) +11+1234567America calling to Japan: +011 (American access code) +81 (Japan country code) +11+1234567
Australia calling to Japan: +0011 (Australian access code) +81 (Japan country code) +11+1234567
Calling internationally from Japan
Calling internationally from Japan to foreign has the same rule. First dial the Japanese international dialing access code (010), then the foreign country code, lastly the phone number with area code. If skip the 0 if the area code starts with 0. If you take your phone abroad to Japan and have roaming serving, you can simply dial the country code follow by the phone number. It is important to first dial the country code.
If you travel to Japan from the USA, Though phone calling is simply and convenient, we still recommend using Wifi or internet for communication during foreign visit. Whether having roaming service or not, international call is almost always more costly than internet communication. Lastly, since phone service plans vary, please contact your telecommunication company for details.
As a reliable Japan travel agency, we are happy to provide you budget Japan group tours, and private car/limousine service, if you need more information on Tokyo tours, and Tokyo limousine service, please feel free to contact our specialists.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it impolite to use make phone calls on bus or trains?Yes, talking on the phone while on public transportation is considered impolite in Japanese culture. People usually finish the call before getting on the vehicle. If necessary, they would get off the bus to finish the call before proceeding.
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How to make a call from the US to Japan?Detailed explanation can be found in our article. For example, if you want to dial from US to Japan, first dial +011 (US access code) +81 (Japan country code) +11+1234567. Make sure to skip "0" if the area code begins with "0".
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What is the country code in Japan?If you want to make a call to Japan, first dial the country code (81) then the area code.
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What is the international dialing access code in Japan?The international dialing access code is 010, and don't confuse it with the country code. This code is used when you are trying to make an international call from Japan to a foreign country. You will need to first dial 010 for any out bounding international call from Japan.
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How to call the US 800 toll free number from US?First dial 010+1+800. To be sure the call is free, please consult the US telecommunication company.
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If the incoming call starts with 080 in Japan, is it calling from a mobile phone?Yes, mobile phone numbers usually starts with 070, 080, or 090 in Japan. However, if you are calling from aboard, make sure to drop the firs "0".
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How to call from Europe to Japan?Whether you are calling from Europe, Asia, or Americas, the same rule applies that you will have to first dial international dialing access code in your country.
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From which country does Japan receive the most foreign travelers?According to data from 2018, the top 20 countries are China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, United States, Thailand, Australia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Spain, and Russia.
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