Explore Japan with banknotes

There are many ways to experience Japan. You can use it according to Exciting activities arrive Delicious food or Charming people Await you in every corner of the country. You can even build sightseeing plans around money.

We are not talking about paying attention to spending when planning a trip (although you should definitely do that), but visiting places printed on old and new Japanese banknotes. From world-famous destinations to hidden gems, this is something you can expect on a purse-inspired journey in Japan.

Crane: ¥1,000 bills behind the D series

Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture, is the largest migratory bird site in Japan. Every winter, it attracts over 10,000 cranes. Symbolizing good luck and prosperity, these birds first recorded overwintering in this comfortable corner of Kyushu in 1694 and have been a protected natural resource ever since.

Crane flying in Izumi, island

The Izumi Crane Observation Center rents nearly 5 square kilometers of rice fields, allowing majestic animals to sleep, frolic and feed on cereals and fish every morning, which is the best time to see them from the viewing deck. Izumi’s crane winter continues from November to March.

Motosu Lake: ¥5,000 bills behind Series D and ¥1,000 bills in Series E

Lake Motosu consists of an eruption of Mount Fuji, offering the best views of Japan’s iconic holy mountain. It is located in Minobu, Yamanuchi Prefecture, and is the westernmost body of water among the Five Lakes of Fuji.

It is also the deepest of the 121-meter lake and is known for its clear waters. It appears to be extraordinary and super ultraviolet rays observed from the shore. Water sports and camping are popular activities around Lake Motosu, which is also a religious ritual location for those who worship Mount Fuji.

Green Pheasant: ¥10,000 bill on the back of Series D

As a national bird of Japan, green pheasants can be found in the wilds around the country, but the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage network gives travelers the opportunity to enjoy the emerald birds in the picturesque historic landscape of Kii Peninsula.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site is located throughout Mie, Nara and Wakayama prefectures, and has been bringing people to the spiritual heart of Japan while giving them a lot of opportunities in the range of pheasants. Other animals you might enjoy on the Kumano Kodo route are Tanuki Racoon dogs, black kites and blue tailed skiers.

Shureimon Gate: D Series Faces ¥2,000 Bills

The symbol of Junovan culture, the vermilion Shureimon Gate is an impressive wooden structure located near Shuri Castle. Inspired by Chinese architectural style, the gate was built in the mid-16th century to welcome envoys and important guests to the Kingdom of Ricky.

Shureimon Gate

The door is famous for its beauty, and it was designated as a national treasure in 1933. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during World War II and was therefore rebuilt in 1958.

Iris Screen: ¥5,000 Bill on the Back of the E Series

Icons thought to be drawn by Japanese screens, “Iris” Ogata Korin’s author occupies a pair of six-panel screens from the 18th century. Owned at the Nezu Museum in Tokyo, the national treasure has a greater impact on people than the back of the Japanese currency (featuring the right screen), where its original Azure and green have been understood to be fading.

Reputed for its abstract natural portrayal and pleasant geometric design, the screen is said to have inspired Vincent Van Gogh’s iris paintings. The Nezu Museum has a collection of 7,600 works, including other national treasures as well as important cultural properties.

Byodoin’s Phoenix Statue: Back of E Series ¥10,000 Bill

Phoenix Hall is the only original structure of Byodoin Temple, Uki City, in the southern part of Kyoto. It was built in 1053 and its name was inspired by its form, and the elegant architecture of the hall made it look like a bird flying. The roof is also decorated with a statue of the Golden Phoenix.

Phoenix Hall was originally a villa of the Fuji clan and was also the background of the first battle between the samurai and the samurai.

Big Waves: ¥1,000 Bills behind the F Series

Katsushika Hokusai’s “Great Wave” was made in 1831 and is one of the most recreated images ever, the first in 1831 36 views of Mount Fuji The series captures the 19th century views from somewhere in modern Yokohama. Often mistakenly called a painting Big wave It is actually a woodcut print, which means there are a variety of equally bland versions of the works found in museums around the world.

The OTA Memorial Museum and the Tokyo National Museum in Kita City also have early prints, although not permanently displayed. A great place to learn more about Hoku Island is the Sumida Hokusai Museum in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, where artists spend their entire lives.

Wisterias: The back of the F series ¥5,000 bill

The best enjoy the popular symbol of Japanese wisteria in Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi Prefecture. It is home to more than 350 wisteria trees, including a 160-year-old giant spanning 1,000 square meters and has 80,000 individual flowers.

The trees bloom from April to May. In winter, visitors to Asikaga Gardens can also bask in the sun’s “Lighting Garden”, a device with 5 million colorful flowers themed lighting.

Marunouchi Main Building, Tokyo Station: ¥10,000 Bills behind the F series

The Tokyo Station was first opened in 1914 and is a masterpiece of architect Tatsuno Kingo. The station’s signature red brick Marunouchi main building was restored in 2012 and now delights travelers from all over the world, especially due to its octagonal dome decorated with eagle sculptures and zodiac patterns.

Designated as an important cultural property, the building is illuminated at night, enhancing its ancient elegance on the technologically modern Tokyo skyline. The building features a Tokyo Radio Gallery and features a rotating exhibition as well as more than 150 shops, restaurants and other amenities.

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