Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan

The Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan is a monetary history museum in Tokyo displaying coins, banknotes, and related items spanning many centuries of Japanese history. The collection ranges from ancient pieces to modern currency, showing how money changed and developed over time.

The museum opened in 1985 to mark a centennial milestone of the Bank of Japan and began presenting the story of Japanese currency since early times. This opening reflected the importance the banking institution placed on documenting monetary history.

The displays show coins and banknotes from different times in Japan, revealing how trade and daily economic life changed over centuries. You can see objects that reflect the ways money shaped Japanese society at different moments.

The museum sits near Mitsukoshimae Station and opens from Tuesday through Sunday with free entry to all visitors. It is worth checking opening times ahead of your visit since the museum sometimes accommodates group bookings that may affect regular hours.

The museum features an interactive display where visitors can feel the actual weight of 100 million yen held in their hands. This hands-on experience gives a striking sense of just how heavy physical money becomes at very large amounts.

Location: Nihonbashi-Hongokuchō

Inception: November 1985

Official opening: November 1985

Operator: 日本銀行金融研究所

Address: 東京都中央区日本橋本石町1-3-1

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-16:30

Website: https://imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english

GPS coordinates: 35.68544,139.77160

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44