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About Ginza & Nihonbashi
Brand shopping and rich history:
Visit the opulent downtown district of Ginza for the best offerings in fine dining and luxury brand shopping and head to Nihonbashi to explore the area’s rich history.
Don’t Miss
*World-class shopping and dining
*Kabukiza, Tokyo’s premier kabuki theater
How to Get There
Ginza Station is accessible via the Hibiya, Marunouchi and Ginza Subway Lines. The major shopping district is just beyond the station.
Mitsukoshimae Station on the Hanzomon and Ginza Subway Lines will bring you right into the shopping area of Nihonbashi. The magnificent and recently restored Tokyo Station is also close to many landmarks.
For the ambitious, consider spending your day walking from one sector to another for a delightful urban hike.
Walk down the Ginza strip
On Chuo Dori street, you’ll find many top fashion and cosmetic brand stores. It has many department stores, restaurants and cafes. In fact, this sophisticated one-kilometer strip has some of the highest real estate prices in the world. Nearby, Yurakucho has even more high end shops and izakaya restaurants.
Chuo Dori is closed to motor traffic on weekend afternoons. Feel like royalty strolling down the middle of this street.
Enjoy the juxtaposition of the traditional Kabukiza kabuki theater against a backdrop of modern architecture.
Nihonbashi: classy and classic
Japan’s very first department store, Mitsukoshi, started way back in 1673. Check out its grandiose flagship location in Nihonbashi. Other sites of interest include the Bank of Japan building and the Tokyo Stock Exchange . Over the last century, Nihonbashi emerged as the country’s primary financial district.
Nihonbashi means “Japan Bridge,” and this is the actual bridge from which it gets its name. You can still see scarring on it from the firebombing of 1945.
Take an English tour of the Bank of Japan, built in 1896.
Ginza Shopping Guide
Find luxury brands and chic eateries in Ginza and Yurakucho — areas brimming with trendy shops and restaurants
Ginza and Yurakucho, two of the busiest shopping districts in Japan, are lined with world-renowned department stores and name-brand shops catering to those with sophisticated tastes. There are also many upmarket, long-established restaurants and bars nearby. On Sundays, the main streets are closed to cars, making the area a relaxing place to shop and stroll.
Yurakucho Station area
The huge commercial complex Yurakucho ITOCiA was built in front of Yurakucho Station in 2007. It houses fashion boutiques, specialty dining venues, and movie theaters. Nearby is the Tokyo International Forum , a multi-purpose exhibition center. Drop by the Tourist Information Center at Kotsu Kaikan (Traffic Hall) situated in front of Yurakucho Station for tips on where to go and what to do in the area.
Bic Camera, Yurakucho Branch
Bic Camera, an electronics megastore, has a major store just in front of Yurakucho Station. Stop by to understand why this electronics wonderland has become a Japanese institution. It sells every household device you could imagine, from washing machines to hair curlers and a wide range of special, only-in-Japan technology. They even sell snacks and alcohol. An annex selling games and audio equipment is located on the other side of the station. Many staff are bilingual, making finding the right product much easier for those who don’t understand Japanese.
Apple Store, Ginza
This was the first Apple store to open in Japan, and remains the country’s largest. The six-floor structure of stainless steel and glass is easy to spot among the neighboring designer stores. Come try Apple’s latest innovative products or get tips from the expert staff, most of whom speak English.
Ginza 6
If you’re looking to splash out on some true luxury shopping, put aside an afternoon to visit Ginza 6, a state-of-the-art shopping mall opened in 2017. It is home to flagship stores of such luxury brands as Kenzo, Yves Saint Laurent and Fendi. There are also 24 restaurants and cafes, a Noh theater and a large garden on the rooftop. It is very foreign-friendly, with a tourist information center, duty-free services and a currency exchange kiosk.
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