Banknote & Postage Stamp Museum

The Banknote and Postage Stamp Museum in Ōji displays Japanese banknotes, stamps, passports, and securities across two exhibition floors within a modern building. The collection covers historical and contemporary prints and documents the security techniques used in official documents.

The museum was established in 1971 to mark the centenary of the National Printing Bureau and moved to its present location in 2011. This relocation allowed for a complete modernization of the exhibition spaces and display methods.

The exhibits show how Japanese banknote and stamp designs changed over time, reflecting shifts in artistic styles and printing traditions.

The museum sits three minutes from Ōji Station and is straightforward to reach. Admission is free and standard opening hours run from 9:30 to 17:00, though it is wise to confirm times before visiting.

Visitors can handle the weight of one hundred million yen and examine rare notes with distinctive serial numbers. One striking example is a ten thousand yen note bearing the remarkably symmetrical number AA000004AA.

Location: Ōji

Inception: 1971

Operator: 独立行政法人国立印刷局

Address: 東京都北区王子1-6-1

Opening Hours: 9:30 - 17:00

Website: http://npb.go.jp/ja/museum

GPS coordinates: 35.75432,139.73927

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27