Tokyo Stock Exchange

Tokyo Stock Exchange is a stock market in Chuo ward, Tokyo, where shares and other financial instruments are traded. The building includes a public viewing gallery that offers insight into electronic trading and market operations.

The exchange began operations in 1878 during the Meiji era and grew into a central marketplace for securities in the country. Following its reopening in 1949, it expanded to become one of the largest financial centers globally.

Inside the exchange complex stands a bronze bull statue symbolizing market growth and economic momentum. Visitors to the gallery can watch the trading floor below and see the electronic boards displaying real-time price movements throughout the day.

The viewing gallery is located on the ground floor and is open on weekdays during business hours. Entry is free and does not require a reservation, though brief waits may occur on busy days.

The building houses a small museum that traces the development of securities trading in Japan through historical documents and old trading slips. The former trading floor has been replaced by electronic systems, yet the gallery preserves memories of the open-outcry trading era.

Inception: May 16, 1949

Industry: financial instruments exchange, financial services

Website: https://jpx.co.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.68258,139.77889

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:56