Japan is still very much a cash economy, so it is highly recommended to purchase Yen cash before you arrive in Japan or arrange it before you leave the airport you entered in to. The only places in Nozawa Onsen to withdraw cash are the Post Office or at Nozawa Tourist Info Office, both within walking distance of the Nozawa Onsen Central (Chuo) Terminal. The Nozawa Onsen Post Office has a full range of services and an international ATM which accepts most foreign credit cards, the ATM is operational 7 days a week from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. at night. The ATM at Tourist Info Office is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and accepts most international cards with Plus or Cirrus on the bank of the card as well as Visa and MasterCard.