Bank of Japan, Shizuoka Branch
Kanazacho, where the Bank of Japan’s Shizuoka Branch is located, was home to the Edo-period Kanaza (Koban-za), where “Suruga Koban” coins were minted. The Keicho Koban coins of the early Edo period were minted using gold collected from mines such as Umegashima Gold Mine (Hikagezawa Gold Mine, Sekinozawa Gold Mine, and Yunomori Gold Mine).The Bank of Japan Shizuoka Branch offers guided tours of the facility (free of charge) to help visitors learn about the Bank of Japan’s role and operations. Please review the information on the branch’s website and apply by phone or other means.
Themes
- Exterior of the Bank of Japan, Shizuoka Branch
Basic Information
- Address
- 26-1 Kanazacho, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 420-0025
- Telephone Number
- 054-273-4129
- Access
[Car]
About a 15-minute drive from the Shizuoka Interchange on the Tomei Expressway[Public Transportation]
About a 15-minute walk north on Gofukumachi Street from the North Exit of JR Shizuoka Station- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
