Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan
Museum Museum exhibiting Japan's currency history and banknotes
The Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan in Tokyo displays historical Japanese banknotes, coins and exhibits on monetary policy-useful for visitors interested in numismatics and economic history.
The Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan is a specialist museum in Tokyo operated by the Bank of Japan that showcases the history of Japanese currency. It displays historic coins, banknotes and explanatory material about monetary policy and currency production.
Exhibits cover the evolution of money in Japan, including ancient coinage, Edo-period currency and modern banknotes, together with displays on printing techniques and anti-counterfeiting measures. The museum is compact and aimed at both general visitors and those with interest in economic history.
The museum is run by the Bank of Japan as part of its public-education and historical-collection functions; it brings together items from the bank’s collections to document the development of currency in Japan. The institution sits alongside the bank’s headquarters in Tokyo.
The museum is in central Tokyo’s financial district near the Bank of Japan headquarters in the Nihonbashi/Chuo area, easily reached by public transport.
- Collections and location: Located adjacent to the Bank of Japan headquarters in central Tokyo, the museum presents historical coins, banknotes and exhibits explaining Japan's monetary system.
How to Get to Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan #
The museum is located in Nihonbashi, Chuo City, near Mitsukoshimae and Nihombashi stations (Tokyo Metro Ginza and Tozai lines). It is a short walk from either station and easy to combine with visits to the Bank of Japan area.
Tips for Visiting Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan #
- The museum is free and compact-allow 1-1.5 hours to see displays and films.
- English-language materials are limited; basic captions exist but consider a quick preparatory read on Japanese currency history for context.
- Photography may be restricted in some display halls-look for signage.
Best Time to Visit Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan #
The museum is an indoor attraction-visit during weekdays or mornings to avoid crowds and to fit it into wider Tokyo exploration.
Weather & Climate near Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan #
Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1493 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (130 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).
