The Bank of Japan's museum traces money in Japan from imported Chinese coins of the 12th century to the yen and the central bank, with calligraphy-inscribed Edo-period gold oblongs, Siberian leather money and Thai leech coins.
- Address
- Japan, 〒103-0021 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashihongokucho, 1 Chome−3−1 日本銀行分館内
- Hours
- 9:30-16:30 (last entry 16:00); closed Mon except holidays; closed 20-21 and 27-29 October 2026 (imes.boj.or.jp)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
- Price
- Free (imes.boj.or.jp)
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Try lifting a block equal to JPY 100 million in notes (Time Out).
- From 30 October 2026 a special exhibition shows Utagawa Kuniyoshi prints on the theme of good fortune (imes.boj.or.jp).