Bank of Japan Otaru Museum

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In about 1900, banks concentrated in Otaru City and it began to be called “Wall Street of the north”. Among them, the Bank of Japan also entered Otaru City, and the building which was completed in 1912 became the Otaru Branch. Using the historical building of the time, historical artifacts of the Bank of Japan and the development of Otaru are displayed. You can feel the weight of a package containing 100 million yen (imitation) and see the anti-counterfeiting technology to prevent the forgery of bills. Guided tours are conducted twice a day (Required time: about 30 minutes.)

Spot details

Address: Hokkaido Otarushi Ironai 1-11-16 Map
Area: Otaru Area
Phone: 0134211111
Hours: [Apr.- Nov.]9:30-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
[Dec.- Mar.]10:00-17:00(Latest entry16:30)
Closed: Wednesday (open on Holidays), 12/29-1/5, There may be days when the facility is closed.
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
English Menu: Available (English version pamphlet, leaflet Available)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 27, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Exciting picture of economic development

Reviewed : 2023.01.21

Revealed hitherto unknown facts to me about the economic importance of Otaru and Hokkaido in the east Asian region.
The architect of the grand building opened in 1912 was Kingo Tatsuno famous for his work of Tokyo Station.

Reviewed : 2019.11.08

Numerous banks opened branches in Otaru during its heydays, so much so that the area was called the Wall Street of the north. Most of the buildings have been retained. We went to the former Otaru...
Museum about the bank of japan

Reviewed : 2019.09.29

Had a nice visit hiding from the rain, but interesting old building and lots to see and interact with in the museum, for free entry with is superb.