Mint Museum of Saitama Branch

4.5

A museum attached to the Mint Bureau Saitama Branch, which relocated from Toshima, Tokyo to Saitama City in 2016. Nearly 1000 different items are on display including all prior commemorative coins, medals, Olympic medals, and ancient coins. On weekends and holidays they offer guided tours as well as quiz shows aimed towards elementary and middle school students.

Spot details

Address: Saitama Saitama-shi Omiya-ku Kitabukurocho 1-190-22 Map
Area: Saitama City / Central Part Area
Phone: 0486455899
Hours: [Opening Hours]9:00-16:30(Latest entry16:00)
Closed: [Days closed]3rdWednesday, New Year's Holiday(12/29-1/3)
※There may be days when the facility is closed.
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
※Parking spaces are available for sightseeing buses and people who have difficulty walking (advance consultation required)
Credit Card: Available(VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(Free Wi-Fi)
English Menu: [AvailableNot available in English]Available (Pocket Curator)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Admission allowed
Infant friendly: Admission allowed (nursing room available)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

To visit if you are interested in the making of coins and medallions

Reviewed : 2022.11.04

Free entry. Best museum visit so far, because the staff were patient to explain in English and proactively pointed areas that i should see, yet gave space for me to explore the tour myself.
工場見学ができる

Reviewed : 2022.01.25

新しくとてもきれいな建物の中に展示と工場見学通路があります。お昼の時間帯は工場は休憩なので時間を見て訪問するのがおすすめです。展示はボリュームがあり興味深かったです。
工場見学したかった、、、

Reviewed : 2021.04.03

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