A gradient coil comprises: a main coil (5y) which generates a gradient magnetic field, in which the magnetic field strength is made oblique, on the inner side thereof a shield coil (6y) which is located so as to encircle the main coil (5y) and alleviates external leakage of the gradient magnetic field and a plurality of interplanar connection wiring (71y, 72y) which is disposed between the main coil (5y) and the shield coil (6y), and which connect each of a plurality of main turns (51y-55y) which the main coil (5y) further comprises with shield turns (61y, 62y), of a plurality of shield turns (61y-66y) which the shield coil (6y) further comprises, which are opposite the main turns (51y, 52y). The direction in which the plurality of interplanar connection wiring (71y, 72y) is arrayed is approximately parallel to the direction of the central axis (z-axis) of the main coil (5y).
