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Tokyo Stock Exchange Tour: Learn, Explore, and Try Virtual Trading and Japanese stock market2025

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I recently visited the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) in Kabutocho, near Tokyo Station!
This is center of Japanese stock market as well as learning Japanese economic culture and stock market system.

Not only can you explore the real trading floor, but you can also experience stock investing through a virtual market simulation, starting with 10 million yen in virtual fundsX))

Whether you’re new to investing or looking to strengthen your foundation, this is a great opportunity to learn!

While self-guided tours are available without reservations, I opted for the pre-booked guided tour on this visit.
For tourist , You can enjoy a free audio guide service (in English, Chinese, or Korean) using your own smartphone within the facility.

The tour includes detailed explanations along the way, making it easy to follow even for those exploring independently.

A rare feature of this facility is that photography is allowed throughout the tour—there are no restricted areas for taking pictures!

I also noticed several elementary school children on the tour, engaging with an interactive character hunt designed to make the experience more enjoyable for young visitors.

Informative Video

The tour starts with a 10-minute video about the TSE and stock investing. Interestingly, the TSE itself is humorously portrayed as a villain in the video, showing the institution’s playful side!

Learning About TSE’s History

We watched historical footage while learning about the early days of Japan’s stock market. The current TSE building was established in 1985, and the transition to electronic trading over the past three decades has been remarkable.

The guide kept things engaging with quizzes and interactive explanations, making the learning process fun and approachable.

For instance, have you ever wondered why stock price increases are marked in red on Japanese charts? At first, it felt counterintuitive to me!

In Japan, red symbolizes good fortune, much like in China and Taiwan. However, in Western countries, red typically indicates losses—a fascinating cultural difference!

Market Center Observation

This is the iconic view of the Tokyo Stock Exchange!

It’s the same scene you often see in news reports when they mention the Nikkei 225 or TOPIX index.

Surprisingly, there are very few people physically present at the exchange! There’s a reason for this, which you can discover firsthand by visiting the site.

Open Platform

This multi-purpose space hosts various events and seminars.

この日は値上がりしている銘柄が多いですね。

One notable feature is the large stock price board, which displays market trends at a glance—an interesting way to observe overall market movements.

On the day of my visit, many stocks were rising in value.

I also saw the ceremonial “Listing Bell,” used during IPO celebrations. While visitors can’t ring it, seeing it up close was a unique experience!

Reservations are required, but same-day participation is possible if spots are available.

This simulation game allows participants to trade stocks in a virtual market with an initial capital of 10 million yen.

Using real-time financial news updates, you buy and sell three selected stocks, learning how market movements respond to economic events.

The guides provide insights on how stock prices might react to the news, helping participants develop an intuitive sense of market trends.

I initially thought managing just three stocks would be easy, but it turned out to be more challenging than expected!

In the end, I finished with a virtual profit of about 1 million yen.

Of course, in reality, I don’t have 10 million yen to invest freely, so this experience was both educational and a great stress reliever!

Since I don’t engage in day trading, this was a fresh experience that reaffirmed my preference for long-term investing.

Even the TSE does not particularly recommend day trading!

The simulation is designed to highlight potential pitfalls in trading, making it a valuable learning experience.

Children from around elementary school age and above can also participate. Although it was quite challenging even for adults, some young students were giving it a try!

By experiencing real-world financial concepts like interest rates and stock price movements, this game also serves as an excellent introduction to financial education for children.

Although I already had a basic understanding of investing, this visit helped me grasp the deeper reasons and logic behind financial concepts.

The TSE is actively promoting accurate investment knowledge through various information platforms and its official YouTube channel, making it a valuable resource for investors.

If you’re interested in investing but haven’t taken the first step, or if you want to build a solid foundation in financial education, I highly recommend visiting!

Tokyo Stock Exchange Visitor Information

Location: 2-1 Nihonbashi Kabutocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access: 5-minute walk from Kayabacho Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line)

Tour Availability: Weekdays only

Reservations: No reservation needed for self-guided tours; reservations required for guided tours and stock trading simulation

Booking Period: Available from 90 days to 7 days before the visit

Admission: Free

*Information is accurate as of the time of writing. Please check the official website for updates.

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