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Bank of Japan Otaru Museum

Hokkaido · Otaru · Architecture

Japanese name: 日本銀行旧小樽支店金融資料館

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Bank of Japan Otaru Museum
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WHAT TO DOBank of Japan Otaru Museum

By Kingo Tatsuno, architect of Tokyo Station, at the centre of what was called the Wall Street of the north; entry is free.

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Central Hokkaido · Otaru

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By Kingo Tatsuno, architect of Tokyo Station, at the centre of what was called the Wall Street of the north; entry is free.

About this place

The Bank of Japan Former Otaru Branch Money Museum (The Bank of Japan Otaru Museum) is a museum in Otaru, Hokkaido. The building originally served as the Otaru branch of the Bank of Japan, and in 2003 it reopened as a public relations facility of the Bank of Japan. The building is currently designated a cultural property of Otaru City. Admission is free. It is located at 1-11-16 Irinai, Otaru, Hokkaido.

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Founded / opened:1912 Architect / artist:Kingo Tatsuno and Uheiji Nagano Highlights / collection:Renaissance-style exterior, Owl on the beam Genre:Architecture

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