The Portico of the Mint Foundry
The Former Osaka Mint Foundry Main Entrance (旧造幣寮鋳造所正面玄関) is a stone entrance portico of 1871 in Tenmabashi, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, and was designated an Important Cultural Property on June 28, 1956 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a stone portico 2.9 by 15.2 metres with a gabled copper roof; designation number 01371.
A Foundry Entrance Moved to Save It
The portico was the main entrance of the mint's foundry, built in 1871 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
In 1934 it was moved to serve as the entrance of the newly built Emperor Meiji Memorial Hall, now the public hall, so that it would be preserved (Agency for Cultural Affairs). It stands on the same grounds as the Senpukan.
Why It Is an Important Cultural Property
It was designated in 1956, together with the Senpukan, as a relic of the front of an early Meiji government works (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
What to Look For
Look for the stone portico more than 15 metres wide and its gabled copper roof (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Visiting
The portico fronts the public hall, and its exterior can be seen from outside the grounds. For the Senpukan's opening days, see the Senpukan page.
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Q&A
- When was the Former Osaka Mint Foundry Main Entrance built?
- In 1871; it was moved here in 1934 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- Where is the Former Osaka Mint Foundry Main Entrance?
- At the front of the public hall in Tenmabashi, Kita Ward, Osaka, beside the Senpukan.
- What should I look for?
- The stone portico more than 15 metres wide.
- Can I see the Former Osaka Mint Foundry Main Entrance?
- Its exterior can be seen from outside the grounds.
- When was the Former Osaka Mint Foundry Main Entrance designated an Important Cultural Property?
- On June 28, 1956 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Former Osaka Mint Foundry Main Entrance (旧造幣寮鋳造所正面玄関) |
|---|---|
| Location | 1-1-1 Tenmabashi, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture |
| Designation | Important Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Designated 1956/06/28 (Showa 31) |
| Quantity | 1 building |
| Dimensions | Stone, 2.9 m by 15.2 m, gabled copper roof |
| Owner | Osaka City |
| Public Access | Exterior visible from outside the grounds |
References
- Former Osaka Mint Foundry Main Entrance (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/102/2110
- Senpukan (Osaka Convention and Tourism Bureau, Japanese)
- https://osaka-info.jp/spot/sempukan/
Last verified: 2026.10.15
