Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan
Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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GohYH93
Singapore880 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
We walked past the museum and decided to visit the museum.
Entry is free and we learnt lot of the banking system in Hokkaido and Japan. The bank (now museum) was built at the equivalent of US$3700 at the time!!
With the help of the staff, we understood the Yen security system (uv. Fine prints.) and how to prevent counterfeiting. We saw such details under the microscope as well.
Entry is free and we learnt lot of the banking system in Hokkaido and Japan. The bank (now museum) was built at the equivalent of US$3700 at the time!!
With the help of the staff, we understood the Yen security system (uv. Fine prints.) and how to prevent counterfeiting. We saw such details under the microscope as well.
Written December 26, 2015
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fairus26
Singapore, Singapore135 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Great visit for children as they explain how money is produced and the history of Japan's currency. There is also a small gift counter at a corner before you leave.
Written December 29, 2016
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Laurens
18 contributions
Aug 2016 • Family
The Otaru Branch of the Bank of Japan is the home to a wonderful collection of exhibits detailing the origins of the Bank of Japan, as well as how it established itself, an exhibit on the printing of money and the vault of the Bank (open to the public).
Being allowed to hold a fake pack of JPY 10m is a weird feeling - heavy, but a small pack, and seeing JPY 10m shredded is a sight to behold.
However, most information is in Japanese, only the 3-page information booklet is translated.
Go anyway for the entertaining sights and a 'view behind the scenes' of a National Bank.
Being allowed to hold a fake pack of JPY 10m is a weird feeling - heavy, but a small pack, and seeing JPY 10m shredded is a sight to behold.
However, most information is in Japanese, only the 3-page information booklet is translated.
Go anyway for the entertaining sights and a 'view behind the scenes' of a National Bank.
Written August 11, 2016
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HotEarth
Melbourne, Australia692 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
This is the only museum of its kind that I have ever visited. It is informative as well as interactive. I cant recall of any country being so forth coming about its central bank and its currency. The 18 minute video about currency, as the last poi before exiting this museum, is worth viewing.
Written April 26, 2016
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia4,560 contributions
Apr 2016
It was very interesting to have a look around the inside of this grand building, it looks great from the outside and when I read who designed it I thought no wonder .
The Architect Kingo Tatsuno did lots of the banks building but he also was the Architect of the amazing Tokyo Station .
There had been a bank office in Otaru since 1893 , this building was opened in 1912.
The inside is very nice with some lovely ornamentation and beautifull marble counter, the same marble is also about a metre up the walls .
We went to the vault area and those doors are massive, those vaults must have held a fortune in Otaru's heyday.. If your in the area go and have a look and see what a great building the bank built back in those days.
The Architect Kingo Tatsuno did lots of the banks building but he also was the Architect of the amazing Tokyo Station .
There had been a bank office in Otaru since 1893 , this building was opened in 1912.
The inside is very nice with some lovely ornamentation and beautifull marble counter, the same marble is also about a metre up the walls .
We went to the vault area and those doors are massive, those vaults must have held a fortune in Otaru's heyday.. If your in the area go and have a look and see what a great building the bank built back in those days.
Written April 1, 2016
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Jessica W
Oahu, HI71 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
Just wandered into this museum to get out of the cold. It was more than worth it. Having visited a number of museums throughout Japan, I appreciated the quality of English translation here. There were lots of historical pictures. I'm also an accountant by day, so personally found the information interesting. Definitely worth a visit in poor weather and worth consideration during nice weather or if you find currency and macro economics interesting.
Written June 12, 2015
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DS77771
Philadelphia, PA63 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
Off the beaten pathy of the canal and shops but so worth going just to see a billion yen! The staff are friendly and the experience was great -- I even had my passport stamped in the lobby! Worth a visit and there is guidance in English as well.
Written December 13, 2011
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RonnC
Tangerang, Indonesia732 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
Visited the museum in the evening on the way to the canal, the site offered a great historical learning for us. In the middle of the museum there was a large screen with video explaining the history of Bank of Japan.
All of the displays were neatly put and in a very good maintenance.
There were also some diorama displays of the historical architectures of Hokkaido.
For kids who love stamps, it was available at the gift shop near the exit.
All of the displays were neatly put and in a very good maintenance.
There were also some diorama displays of the historical architectures of Hokkaido.
For kids who love stamps, it was available at the gift shop near the exit.
Written February 17, 2018
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aquaadventurer2016
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Highlight of our Japan trip. Beautiful evening ride along the canal and around Otaru. The trip was enhanced by the skill, knowledge and photography skills of our runner Shota. A truly magical experience in a winter wonderland.
Arigato Shota ☺️☃️☺️
Arigato Shota ☺️☃️☺️
Written February 10, 2018
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Your Travel Buddy SG
Singapore, Singapore13,011 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
This building was located just at the junction and the architecture of the building looked old. But it's interesting and good for photo taking. Didn't visit the inside though.
Written December 28, 2016
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Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- Otaru Museum, Bank of Japan is open:
- Tue - Sun 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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