Bank of Japan Main Branch

The first national modern building by a Japanese architect. It was completed in 1896 and is the National Important Cultural Property. The architect is Kingo Tatsuno, who toured Europe and the United States before designing the Bank of Japan, adopting pioneering facilities in his designs. The masonry and brick buildings did not collapse in the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the Bank of Japan continued its operations without a single day off. Tours of the building are available when reservations are made through the website.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Chuou-ku Nihombashihongokuchou 2-1-1 Map
Area: Nihonbashi / Ginza Area
Phone: 0332772815
Hours: 9:45-10:45, around 10:45-11:45, around 13:45-14:45, around 14:45-15:45
Closed: SaturdaySundayPublic holidays, New Year's holiday(12/29-1/4)
Fees: [Tour fee] Free
Note: 2019 It is impossible to enter the inside of the main building, which is an important cultural asset, during the construction work until the summer.