basic information

The Osaka Mint Bureau (Zoheikyoku) is the head office of Japan Mint, a governmental agency responsible for the supply of coins and medals and the analysis, testing and certification of metals.

But as much as for coins, the Osaka Mint Bureau is famous for the more than 300 cherry trees, which stand on its premises. Over 100 cherry varieties, mostly later blooming yae-zakura (double flowering) trees can be viewed during a one week period each April, when the premises are opened to the public.

In 2008, Osaka Mint was opened to the public from April 16 to 22.

During the rest of the year, the Mint Museum is opened to the public Monday to Friday (except national holidays) from 9:30 to 16:30. Admission is free. The museum introduces the coin production process and history of the mint and exhibits various coins and medals from Japan and elsewhere.

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how to get there

The Osaka Mint Bureau is a 10-15 minute walk north of Temmabashi Station on the Tanimachi Subway Line and Keihan Main Line.

Orientation in Osaka

hotels & ryokan

Osaka Yamatoya Honten Japanese style budget ryokan. From 5,775yen. Right next to Dotonbori in Osaka. ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka Experience ANA Crowne Plaza Osaka, formally known as ANA Hotel Osaka, in Osaka starting October 1st 2008. Weekly Mansion Osaka Furnished apartments in the middle of downtown Osaka for short and extended stays. Free In-Room Broadband. Kaneyoshi Ryokan A modern Japanese inn in Dotombori. the center of Osaka. 2 subway stations nearby. Close to many shops and Osaka Castle. J&F Guesthouse Osaka Furnished apartments. No key money or guarantor. Free internet. From 25,000yen/month w/ utilities. Refundable 20,000yen deposit.

tours and packages

Osaka Tours Various tours and travel packages for Osaka and surroundings.

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