KRW to JPY Converter (Korean Won to Japanese Yen)
1 KRW = 0.117508 JPY at the saved rate of 2026-11-10. Work out how many yen your won will buy before a trip to Tokyo, Osaka or Fukuoka.
Going from won (KRW, ₩) to yen (JPY, ¥) turns one decimal-free currency into another: the Bank of Korea's won has no fractional unit in use, and the Bank of Japan's yen has had none since 1953. Results are rounded to whole yen, which matches how prices are written in Japan.
Japan is one of the most popular destinations for Korean travelers, so the main users of this direction are people budgeting a few days in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka or Sapporo and deciding how much cash to change. Shoppers ordering from Japanese online stores and students preparing to study in Japan run the same calculation.
How to use this tool
- Type an amount in KRW to see it in JPY, or type in the JPY box to convert the other way.
- Read the rate line under the boxes: it shows the saved rate and its date.
- Use the tables below for common amounts, or open the currency converter for any other currency.
Formula
JPY amount = KRW amount × rate
KRW amount = JPY amount ÷ rate
The rate is the value of 1 KRW in JPY from the snapshot of 2026-11-10. Both currencies are priced in US dollars in the same table, so the rate is the JPY per USD figure divided by the KRW per USD figure. A bank's buying and selling rates sit on either side of this mid-market figure.
Example
Two conversions at the saved rate:
500,000 KRW × 0.117508 = 58,754 JPY
5,000 JPY ÷ 0.117508 = 42,550 KRW
KRW to JPY table
Common amounts in KRW converted to JPY at the saved rate of 2026-11-10.
| South Korean Won (KRW) | Japanese Yen (JPY) |
|---|---|
| 1,000 | 118 |
| 5,000 | 588 |
| 10,000 | 1,175 |
| 30,000 | 3,525 |
| 50,000 | 5,875 |
| 100,000 | 11,751 |
| 200,000 | 23,502 |
| 300,000 | 35,252 |
| 500,000 | 58,754 |
| 1,000,000 | 117,508 |
| 2,000,000 | 235,016 |
| 3,000,000 | 352,525 |
| 5,000,000 | 587,541 |
JPY to KRW table
The other direction, for amounts often quoted in JPY.
| Japanese Yen (JPY) | South Korean Won (KRW) |
|---|---|
| 100 | 851 |
| 500 | 4,255 |
| 1,000 | 8,510 |
| 3,000 | 25,530 |
| 5,000 | 42,550 |
| 10,000 | 85,100 |
| 30,000 | 255,301 |
| 50,000 | 425,502 |
| 100,000 | 851,004 |
Cash and cards in Japan
Coins are part of everyday spending in Japan, from 1-yen pieces to the 500-yen coin, and many small restaurants, ticket machines and local buses still work best with cash. Notes come in 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 yen, plus a 2,000-yen note that is uncommon; the designs released in July 2024 circulate alongside the older ones.
Korean banks and card companies offer prepaid travel cards and app-based yen wallets, and ATMs at many Japanese convenience stores take foreign cards. Comparing the rate and fees of each option with the mid-market figure here shows what each one really costs.
Quick mental estimate
Divide KRW by 8.5 for a rough JPY figure: 30,000 KRW → about 3,529 JPY. That shortcut is 0.12% below the saved rate.
Rates move every day, so recheck the rate line before you rely on a shortcut.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my bank's yen price differ from this page?
Korean banks sell yen cash at a rate above their base rate, and orders placed online or in an app often get part of that margin waived, advertised as a preferential rate. The figure here is a mid-market rate with no margin at all.
How much cash can I take to Japan?
Leaving Korea, you can carry less than US$10,000 in total without a report. Arriving in Japan, a declaration is required only if cash, checks and securities together exceed 1 million yen.
How do I turn a Korean bank's yen quote into yen per won?
Korean quotes give the won price of 100 yen. Divide 100 by that number to get yen per won, or simply type your won amount into the converter above.
Is this the live exchange rate?
No. The page uses a snapshot of mid-market rates saved when the site was last updated, and the rate line shows its date. Your bank, card issuer or transfer service quotes its own rate, usually with a margin or fee, so the amount you actually receive will differ.
Sources
- Bank of Japan: new series of banknotes (first issued July 3, 2024)
- Ministry of Finance Japan: issuance of new Bank of Japan notes
- Japan Customs: passenger clearance and means of payment
- Korea Customs Service: declaration of foreign currency
- ExchangeRate-API: saved rate structure and required attribution
This is an estimate for general information, not financial or tax advice. Fees, rates and rules change, so check the current terms of the platform, carrier or provider before you rely on it. You use the result at your own risk. How we check our calculators · Full disclaimer
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