[2025 Tokyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Bank of Japan Currency Museum (Updated Jul)

#日本景点 The currency museum near Nihonbashi in Tokyo is a museum established by the Bank of Japan. It is within walking distance of the subway Nihonbashi Station. It mainly displays various currencies that have been used in Japan, as well as the history of Japan's entire currency. Before entering the exhibition area, you need to pass through a metal detector and luggage X-ray inspection. There are photo-taking areas and non-photographing areas. Everyone should pay attention. In addition to displaying various banknotes and history, there are also interactive games such as early methods of identifying real and fake coins and how heavy a thousand-liang gold box is🤩 Each interactive area in the exhibition area will have a seal that can be stamped, from ancient coins to modern small and large seals, etc., which is very interesting😊 Finally, there is a large stack of money next to the souvenir shop, imitating 10,000 yen banknotes to make 100 million yen, weighing about 10 kilograms, proving that "money must be strong to hold"💪💪

Stepping into the Currency Museum, tucked opposite the Bank of Japan’s historic HQ in Nihonbashi, immediately grounds you in centuries of currency history. The modern galleries, refreshed in 2015, feature illuminated displays of ancient Fuhonsen and Wadōkaichin coins from the 7th–8th centuries, side by side with massive Edo-period Oban gold ingots that once financed whole domains . There’s a rich survey here—coins, notes, rice, cloth, even leather currency—that maps Japan’s evolving economy from domestic beginnings to greater East Asian exchange . What sets this museum apart are the hands-on moments. You can heft a replica “senryoubako”—a thousand-ryō Edo coin chest—and immediately grasp what “heavy money” truly means (20 kg of gold does not fool around) . The museum also weaves interactive mini-games into its narrative, making the rhythms of barter, taxation, and monetary reform feel surprisingly alive . Beyond visual stories and interactive fun lies a deeply curated treasure: the Tanaka Keibun (Senpeikan) Collection, spanning Japanese and Chinese coins and relics, safeguarded at the Bank since 1944 . It’s a thoughtfully laid-out loop—step in, follow the historical flow, touch the weight of wealth, and step out with a clearer sense of how money shaped—and still shapes—Japan’s society. If you’re drawn to economic history, tangibility in museums, or simply curious about the evolution of value, this place offers a rich, multi-sensory window into Japan’s relationship with money. #tokyospots

#Spring0yentrip I went to the Currency Museum in Nihonbashi, Tokyo☺️ I was very interested in learning about the history of Japanese currency. In the exhibition room, various types of currency were on display, from the Wadokaichin coins to the present. Unfortunately, photography is prohibited in the exhibition room, so I can only introduce the shop, the entrance, and places where photography is allowed, but The shop sold money sweets, and there was a video at the entrance to the exhibition room explaining the history of money, which was fun. The video was easy to understand even for children, so it looks like it would be fun☺️ The Bank of Japan was right in front of me, and the building was amazing. If you're interested, please go and check it out. —————————————————————- 📍Location: 1-3-1 Nihonbashi Honjocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, inside the Bank of Japan Annex 　　　　　　　　　　　　8 minutes walk from Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit 　　　　　　　1 minute walk from Hanzomon Line Mitsukoshimae Station (B1 Exit) 　　　　　　　2 minutes walk from Ginza Line Mitsukoshimae Station (A5 Exit) 　　　　　　6 minutes walk from Tozai Line Nihonbashi Station (A4 Exit) 🕰️Opening hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm 　　　　　　　Closed on Mondays 💰Price per person: Free 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: It's very educational to learn about Japanese history. #mayu✈️trip🇯🇵 #Tokyo #DomesticTravel

Where: 10 minutes walk from Subway Tokyo Station or Nipponbashi Station, Currency Museum Tickets: Free to visit, open 9:30 to 16:30 In addition to seeing the beautiful cherry blossoms in Tokyo in spring, you can also take a cultural trip. The Currency Museum near Tokyo Station is really good🥰 Outside you can see the old site of the Bank of Tokyo, but the inside exhibition hall is prohibited from taking pictures 🥲 most especially seeing the gold coins used to be used in Japan ~ small contractor, there are many interesting games, if you can come to visit, 1 hour or so is very enough 😍👍🏻 #Free lounge replacement on Member Day 27th of every month 💕Write Trip moment can earn trip coins, write down your usual travel experiences, the most important thing is to share your mood with everyone, earn some trip Coin can be used as money when traveling❣️