Bank of Japan Currency Museum, Currency museum in Nihonbashi-Hongokuchō, Japan
The Bank of Japan Currency Museum in this Nihonbashi neighborhood displays money from ancient times through today, arranged to show how payment systems developed over centuries. Visitors walk through galleries filled with coins, banknotes, and financial objects that trace Japan's economic story.
The institution preserves coins from 708 that represent Japan's first official mint efforts, modeled after Chinese money systems of that era. This marked the start of Japan developing its own monetary tradition.
The collection reflects how money shaped daily exchanges and trust in Japanese society across different periods. Objects on display reveal what people valued and how economic systems changed as communities grew and connected with others.
The location near Mitsukoshimae Station makes it straightforward to reach by train or subway. Since there is no entry fee, you can spend as much or as little time as you wish exploring the displays.
One standout moment is lifting a clear display case holding the equivalent of 100 million yen to feel its actual weight. This hands-on experience gives visitors a surprising sense of what such a large sum of money feels like in physical form.
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