What other travelers are saying about Osaka Mint Bureau (Cherry Blossom Viewing in Spring)
An interesting (free) museum that details the history of coin minting in Japan. As expected, most of the exhibits have explanations in Japanese, but there is some English. Although not the largest, there is a lot to see. I wish I had come during Sakura season - it looks like a beautiful spot for them! There's no reason not to stop in if you are in the area.
Yes, guided tours are available, offering visitors detailed explanations about the minting process and the history of Japanese currency. It's advisable to inquire directly with the bureau for schedule and reservation details.
The Osaka Mint Bureau is accessible by public transportation. The nearest train stations are Temmabashi Station on the Keihan Line and Tanimachi Line of the Osaka Metro. From there, it's a short walk to the bureau.
The best time to visit is during the cherry blossom season, usually in mid-April, when the bureau opens its cherry blossom pathway to the public. This event attracts many visitors who come to admire over 100 varieties of cherry blossoms.
The Osaka Mint Bureau is located in Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan, along the banks of the Yodo River. It's in a historically rich area with beautiful surroundings, including cherry blossom trees.
Facilities for visitors include restrooms, a gift shop where you can purchase commemorative coins and other souvenirs, and occasionally, temporary food stalls during special events like the cherry blossom season.
It was a bit of a trek to find (we walked from Osaka Castle to here) but definitely worth it if you like mints/ coins. It is free to attend- you need to go in through the main gate and then walk a bit beside the building until you get to the door.
I liked how friendly the staff are and I liked how there were different sections of the mint to explore. We had really good timing so we got to see the show that happens every 30 minutes which informs you about the history of the mint. It is in different languages!!!
The mint exhibition was mostly in Japanese but you could kinda figure out most of it anyway. There were interactive exhibits and fun little games too, which I loved. You can see the special coins and also the Olympic medals!!!
I also loved the mint museum shop. We couldn’t take photos in there but I really wish I got the 500 yen coin plushie!
What an amazing museum with two floors to best utilize its space showcasing Japan's coin manufacturing process and all the related information.
It also too charge of producing 2020 Tokyo Olympics medals and other noble and honorary badges.
So much to see for hours if time permits.
It's great, but except a document they give you at the begining there is no explaination in english. The works shown are so beautiful, I was very sad I couldn't buy a myakumyaku 1000yen coin at the shop. Also, it's free !
