The Ginza (‹âÀ) is Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs and cafes. One square meter of land in the district's center is worth over ten million yen, making it one of the most expensive real estate in Japan.
From 1612 to 1800, today's Ginza district was the site of a silver coin mint (Ginza means "silver mint" in Japanese), after which the district was eventually named. The Ginza evolved as an upmarket shopping district following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
Most shops in the Ginza district are open every day of the week. A visit is most pleasant on weekend afternoons when the central Chuo Dori street is closed to automobile traffic and become a large pedestrian zone. The road closure takes place from noon to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).
Shopping
Seiko House Ginza
Shops: 10:30 to 19:00
The clock tower of the Seiko House Ginza is the symbol of the district, standing at the northwest corner of the district's centrally located Ginza 4-Chome junction of Chuo Dori and Harumi Dori. Most of the building is occupied by the Wako department store, which sells watches, jewelry and other luxury items.
Ginza Six
Hours: 10:30 to 20:30 (restaurants 11:00 to 23:00)
Opened in 2017, Ginza Six is the district's largest shopping complex. Besides many floors of cosmetics and fashion, the complex offers interesting floors devoted to foods and interior design, a large Tsutaya bookshop specializing in art publications, a pleasant rooftop garden and a Noh theater in its basement.
Tokyu Plaza Ginza
Hours: 11:00 to 21:00 (restaurants until 23:00)
Opened in 2016, the Tokyu Plaza Ginza shopping complex features 14 floors of shopping and dining, including two floors of tax-free shopping and an interesting open rooftop with views over the city.
Mitsukoshi
Shops: 10:00 to 20:00 Restaurants: typically 11:00 to 23:00
The Ginza store of the Mitsukoshi department store chain was opened in 1930 and offers goods and services on twelve floors. Mitsukoshi's history reaches back to the year 1673.
Matsuya
Shops: 10:00 to 20:00 (until 19:30 on Sundays) Restaurants: typically 11:00 to 22:00
The Ginza store of the Matsuya department store chain offers fashion, foods, household goods, a pet shop, a travel agency and an exhibition hall on its eleven floors.
Marronnier Gate
Hours: 11:00 to 21:00 (restaurants until 23:00)
Marronnier Gate is a shopping complex consisting of three buildings, including the buildings of the former Printemps department store. The complex contains a large number of shops ranging from small boutiques to the Ginza branch of the popular Hands store which covers five floors of building number one and Uniqlo Ginza, one of the largest Uniqlo stores in the world in building number two.
Itoya
Hours: 10:00 to 20:00 (until 19:00 on Sundays and public holidays)
This narrow but tall and elegant store is one of Japan's best stationery shop, selling everything from paper to paint supplies. The store is bright and modern and contains various food and relaxation spaces on its upper floors. A separate, second building is located nearby, one street off the main street.
Other points of interest
Kabukiza Theater
Regular tickets for an entire play typically cost between 4,000 and 22,000 yen depending on the seat and require advance reservations. Tickets for just single acts are sold on the day at the theater for around 2,000 yen.
The Kabukiza is the best places to see kabuki theater, featuring performances almost every day. The building was reconstructed and reopened in 2013. It closely resembles its predecessor except for a skyscraper that now stands on top of it.
Ginza Place
Nissan Showroom: 10:00 to 20:00 Sony Showroom: 11:00 to 19:00 Restaurants: typically 11:30 to 22:00
Located diagonally across the Ginza Wako on the Ginza 4-Chome junction, this complex was opened in 2016 and features a Nissan showroom, Sony showroom and a few eateries and restaurants.
This excellent museum primarily educates its visitors about the history of Seiko, Japan's most prominent watch manufacturer, but also has interesting displays and explanations about the history of clocks in general. A lot of English information is provided. Advance reservations are necessary to visit the museum.
Police Museum
Hours: 9:30 to 16:00 (entry until 15:30) Closed: Mondays (or next day if Mon is a public holiday), Dec 28 to Jan 4 Admission: free
Located just outside of the Ginza area to the north, this museum is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and is free of charge. Although there are no English explanations, displays such as historical uniforms and equipment, can be easily understood.
One of Tokyo's most interesting dining districts is located beneath the elevated train tracks north and south of Yurakucho Station (in Japanese: Gado-shita from "below the girder"). Stretching over about 700 meters, dozens of restaurants are built into the brick arches below the Yamanote Line, ranging from small yakitori joints and izakaya to beer halls and slightly more upscale French wine bars.
Getting there and around
The most convenient stations for accessing the Ginza district are Ginza Station on the Hibiya, Marunouchi and Ginza Subway Lines and Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and Yurakucho Subway Line.
The Peninsula Tokyo pampers its guests with a spa centre and a fitness club with a swimming pool and sun loungers, overlooking the Imperial Palace Gardens. It's a 3-minute walk from Ginza shopping district, and offers concierge services. Tokyo Station is just a 5-minute drive away. Featuring designs with traditional Japanese influences, luxurious rooms boast a living area with sofas and a wide-screen TV, a bedroom with bed-side curtain controls and a marble bathroom with built-in flat-screen TV. They come with a dressing area, mood lighting and free WiFi. Guests can relax with a massage or beauty treatment, or unwind in a sauna or an aromatherapy shower. Services include a personal trainer while airport transfer by Rolls-Royce limousine is provided at a charge. There is a 24-hour front desk. Paid parking is available on site. A variety of restaurants at The Tokyo Peninsula cater Japanese, Cantonese and Western cuisines. Authentic high tea can be enjoyed at cafe The Lobby, while on the 24th floor Peter: The Bar offers cocktails, creative cuisine and sweeping Tokyo views. The Peninsula Tokyo is directly connected to Hibiya Subway Station. Ginza and Yurakucho stations are both within a 3-minute walk, offering easy access to Shinjuku, Shibuya and Roppongi. Tokyo Sky Tree and Asakusa are 40 minutes away by train. Airport buses take 40 minutes to Haneda Airport, and 90 minutes to Narita Airport.
In a prime location in the centre of Tokyo, MUJI HOTEL GINZA provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Marronnier Gate Ginza. At the hotel, the rooms include a desk and a TV. At MUJI HOTEL GINZA every room has bed linen and towels. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Speaking English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Yurakucho Marui, Pola Museum Annex and Lumine Yurakucho. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 15 km from MUJI HOTEL GINZA.
Boasting a fitness centre, a shared lounge as well as a restaurant, THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA is situated in the centre of Tokyo, 200 metres from TKP Shinbashi Conference Centre. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Karasumori Shrine. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA the rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA include Sakurada Park, Shimbashi Station and Space FS Shiodome. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 16 km from the hotel.
Situated in a central location with 3 stations within a 5-minute walk, Imperial Hotel Tokyo is a prestigious hotel renowned for providing first-class hospitality for over a century since 1890. It features a fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool and a beauty massage salon. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. The nearby Ginza, Hibiya and Yurakucho stations offer direct access to various locations in Tokyo. Imperial Palace and Ginza area are both a 5-minute walk away, while Tokyo International Forum is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Popular Tsukiji Fish Market is just a 7-minute drive or taxi ride away. Direct airport limousine buses to/from Narita and Haneda airports are available at an extra charge. Rooms at Tokyo Imperial Hotel are elegantly decorated, and come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a small fridge and a seating area. Free tea set and a newspaper are offered. The en suite bathroom includes toiletries and bathrobes. Guests can enjoy a workout at the fitness gym or in the pool at an extra charge. A variety of shops are available on site, including hair salons, a flower shop and a newsstand. Chargeable in-room massages can be arranged. The Imperial Hotel offers wide range of dining options with 13 restaurants and 3 bars, like Les Saisons French restaurant and Kamon Teppanyaki restaurant. The Imperial Viking Sal serves a lavish buffet, while cocktails and whiskeys can be enjoyed at Old Imperial Bar.
Conveniently situated in the centre of Tokyo, Dormy Inn Premium Ginza provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking. Well situated in the Chuo Ward district, this hotel offers a restaurant, as well as a sauna and a hot spring bath. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Nihon Tenji Seitei no Chi. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Every room has a desk and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Dormy Inn Premium Ginza have a terrace. At the accommodation each room comes with bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Popular points of interest near Dormy Inn Premium Ginza include Shimbashi Station Museum, Caretta Shiodome and Nissan Crossing. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 15 km from the hotel.
Set in Tokyo and with Nihon Tenji Seitei no Chi reachable within 400 metres, Hotel GrandBach Tokyo Ginza offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Hotel GrandBach Tokyo Ginza offers a continental or American breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nissan Crossing, Coicorin Statue and Ginza Station. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 15 km from Hotel GrandBach Tokyo Ginza.
Conveniently set in the Chuo Ward district of Tokyo, TSUKI Tokyo is located 3.6 km from National Diet Building, 5 km from Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium and 4 km from Chidorigafuchi. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests. At the hotel, each room has a desk and a flat-screen TV. An on-site paid private bath is available for reservation. Japan Imperial Palace is 4.1 km from TSUKI Tokyo, while Tokyo Tower is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.
Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo offers rooms in Tokyo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests can enjoy shopping at Ginza Six, a 4-minute walk from the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. The private bathroom is equipped with a hot tub and free toiletries. All units come with a seating area. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. There is a fitness centre at the property. The property features a restaurant and shared lounge. Breakfast is available each morning at the property. Kabuki-za is an 8-minute walk from Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo. Hama-Rikyu Gardens is an 11-minute drive away. Guests can reach Omotesando and Shibuya within 20 minutes by train. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 13 km from the property.
Open from December 2018, an 11-minute walk from Marunouchi Building, The Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic is set in Tokyo and has a fitness centre and free WiFi. The property is located a 16-minute walk from Tsukiji Fish Market and 1.5 km from Japan Imperial Palace. The property is situated an 18-minute walk from National Diet Building and a 20-minute walk from Kachidoki Bridge. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. A set menu of breakfast is served daily at the property. The Gate Hotel Tokyo by Hulic offers a terrace. Speaking English and Japanese at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Tokyo Haneda International Airport is 13 km from the property.
Open from 5 October 2017, Hotel The Celestine Ginza offers accommodation in Tokyo. The property is set a 3-minute walk from Shinbashi Station on the JR Line and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Ginza Station is a 7-minute stroll away. Guests can enjoy a walk around Hibiya Park, which is 11 minutes away on foot. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Every room at this hotel is air-conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You will find a minibar and coffee machine in the room. Every room features an en suite bathroom which comes equipped with a bathtub and shower. For your comfort, you will find bathrobes, hairdryers, slippers and free toiletries including a toothbrush. The property operates a 24-hour front desk and free luggage storage is provided. Massage service and laundry facilities are offered at an additional charge. Guests can make use of concierge service provided at the hotel. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant offering breakfast as well as dinner and bar services. Tokyo International Forum is 11 minutes away via train and walk. National Diet Building is 1.5 km from Hotel The Celestine Ginza, while Kachidoki Bridge is 1.6 km away. Tokyo Haneda International Airport and Narita International Airport are respectively 26 and 63-minutes via express train from Shimbashi Station.
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