🗺️ Bank of Japan Head Office Main Building日本銀行本店本館

The Bank of Japan is Japan's central bank, responsible for issuing currency. The main building, completed in the 29th year of the Meiji era (1896), was designed by the renowned modern architect Kingo Tatsuno, who also created the Marunouchi Station building of Tokyo Station. It has excellent seismic resistance and did not collapse during the Great Kanto Earthquake. The structure, made of stone and brick, features a classical style characterized by a central dome and massive columns, and it has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The Bank of Japan's head office conducts guided tours led by tour guides, allowing visitors to explore this precious building. Visitors can see the former business area, the underground vault, and exhibition rooms on the first and second floors (reservations required in advance). The tour lasts about 60 minutes, with three sessions held each day (four sessions on Tuesdays). Reservations can be made on the official website up to 90 days in advance. If time permits, it is recommended to also visit the adjacent Currency Museum (free admission).

The Bank of Japan's main building, completed in 1896, was designed by a Japanese architect. It is the first national-level modern building and an important cultural asset of the nation. Guided tours are held to visit the underground vault of the main building, which has been in use for over a century, as well as the old business premises. The tour lasts 60 minutes (reservation required in advance) and can be booked online (first come, first served). The tour route includes spots that are great for photography.