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.
Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan at a Glance#
Address: 2-1-1 Nihonbashi-Hongokucho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0021, Japan
Website: https://www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/index.html
Hours: Tue-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm, closed Sun-Mon and public holidays (check official site)
Admission: Free admission (Bank of Japan Currency Museum) - check official site for any temporary fees
About Currency Museum of the Bank of Japan#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 2° - 10° | 2° | 55 mm | some cloud | 75% | 4.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Good | 2° - 10° | 3° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 6° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 5.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 127 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 4.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.9h |
| June | Good | 19° - 25° | 22° | 173 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.4h |
| July | Good | 22° - 29° | 25° | 156 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.1h |
| August | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 152 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.3h |
| September | Good | 20° - 27° | 23° | 203 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 14° - 21° | 18° | 175 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 4.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 98 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.2h |
| December | Good | 4° - 12° | 5° | 48 mm | some cloud | 78% | 4.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
