Free: All time
The Currency Museum was first opened in November 1985 to commemorate the Bank of Japan’s 100th anniversary. Its collection comprises currencies of ancient to modern Japan, along with those of other East Asian countries including China. Besides currencies, the museum also displays materials related to money in general such as wallets and lottery tickets.
Address: 1-3-1 Nihonbashi-Hongokucho, Chuo-ku Tokyo 103-0021
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 9:30am – 4:30pm
Direction: Subway Hanzomon Line to Mitsukoshimae Station Exit B1, Ginza Line to Mitsukoshi-mae Station exit A5, Tozai Line to Nihonbashi Station exit A1; Train JR to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi exit
Phone: +81-3-3277-3037
Website: www.imes.boj.or.jp/cm/english
Photo credit: Bank of Japan Currency Museum
