JPY to CNY Converter

1 JPY = 0.0425 CNY and 1 CNY = 23.5167 JPY (mid-market, 2 Oct 2026). Over the 30 days of ECB data from 2 Sept 2026, the Japanese Yen rose 0.97% against the Chinese Yuan.

Rates are European Central Bank reference rates for 2 Oct 2026 (published each working day around 16:00 CET; the UAE dirham uses its official US-dollar peg of 3.6725). The live converter loads the latest rate when the page opens.

Japanese Yen to Chinese Yuan

Chinese Yuan to Japanese Yen

JPY to CNY over the last 30 days

Over the 23 ECB working days from 2 Sept 2026 to 2 Oct 2026, 1 JPY ranged from 0.0421 CNY (2 Sept 2026) to 0.0438 CNY (9 Sept 2026), averaging 0.0429. Today's 0.0425 is below that average by 0.90%.

For 1,000 JPY, that range is the difference between 42.11 and 43.76 CNY: 1.65 CNY, or 3.92% of the low. The biggest one-day move was +2.26% on 3 Sept 2026.

Example: a bank or card that sets its rate 3% worse than mid-market would pay 41.25 CNY for 1,000 JPY today instead of 42.52, keeping 1.28 CNY. This rate moved more than 3% within the month, so timing mattered as much as the margin.

Who converts JPY to CNY, and why

Yen to yuan is used by Chinese visitors to Japan (one of Japan's largest tourist markets), Chinese students in Japan, and traders buying Japanese cosmetics, baby formula and electronics for resale in China (daigou).

• Reading Japanese shop and hotel prices in RMB
• Paying living costs for students in Japan from China
• Pricing Japanese goods for resale in mainland China

Tip: Many Japanese stores accept Alipay and WeChat Pay, which convert at the payment provider's rate. Compare that rate with the mid-market figure above before choosing between the app and a UnionPay card.

About the two currencies

The Japanese Yen (JPY) is issued by the Bank of Japan and used in Japan. The yen has no subunit in everyday use, so prices carry no decimals. Coins go up to ¥500 and notes are ¥1,000, ¥5,000 and ¥10,000 (new designs entered circulation in July 2024).

The Chinese Yuan (CNY) is issued by the People's Bank of China and used in mainland China (Hong Kong and Macau have their own currencies). Renminbi is the currency's name and yuan its unit. Onshore CNY may trade only within 2% of a daily central parity fixing; offshore yuan (CNH) trades freely in Hong Kong and can differ slightly. Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate daily spending.

Asked to pay in your own currency at a till or ATM? Check the offer with the local-currency-or-yours calculator. Need a rate your bank only quotes through the dollar? Try the cross rate calculator.

Frequently asked questions about JPY to CNY

Can I pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay in Japan?

Yes, at many department stores, drugstores, convenience stores and tourist shops. The app debits yuan from your balance at its own exchange rate. Check the RMB amount shown in the app against this converter to see the margin.

How much is 1 JPY in CNY?

1 JPY (Japanese Yen) equalled about 0.0425 CNY (Chinese Yuan) on 2 Oct 2026 (mid-market reference rate). Rates move throughout the trading day; the converter above shows the latest figure.

How much is 100 JPY in CNY?

100 JPY was about 4.25 CNY on 2 Oct 2026. Banks, card networks and airport kiosks add a margin to the mid-market rate, so the amount you actually receive is lower; the markup calculator shows how much a given margin costs.

How much is 1000 JPY in CNY?

1,000 JPY was about 42.52 CNY on 2 Oct 2026. For larger transfers, compare the final amount received from two or three providers, because fees and exchange-rate margins differ more than headline rates suggest.

What is the inverse rate — 1 CNY to JPY?

1 CNY was about 23.5167 JPY on 2 Oct 2026. Use this when you're pricing items in Chinese Yuan and need a quick mental Japanese Yen reference.

When is the best time to convert JPY to CNY?

Forex liquidity is highest when London and New York overlap (8 AM–12 PM ET), which usually means the tightest spreads. Avoid weekends and major central bank announcement days unless you're hedging.

Is the JPY/CNY rate shown live?

The converter loads the latest available rate when the page opens: European Central Bank reference rates (published once each working day around 16:00 CET) with a commercial feed for currencies the ECB does not cover. Figures in the text are dated. Your provider's quoted rate will include its own margin.

Related

USD to CNY · JPY to USD · CNY to USD · JPY to EUR · CAD to CNY · JPY to INR · JPY to GBP · JPY to CAD · All JPY rates · All CNY rates