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00:38 Ginza, Chuo Ward
04:28 Hibiya Park
08:11 Nagatacho, Chiyoda Ward
09:42 Akasakamitsuke, Minato Ward
11:58 Jingumae, Shibuya Ward
15:26 Harajuku, Shibuya Ward
19:25 Sendagaya, Shibuya Ward
About Ginza
Ginza (/ˈɡɪnzə/ GHIN-zə; Japanese: 銀座 [ɡindza]) is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, located south of Yaesu and Kyōbashi, west of Tsukiji, east of Yūrakuchō and Uchisaiwaichō, and north of Shinbashi. It is a popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous internationally renowned department stores, boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouses located in its vicinity. It is considered to be one of the most expensive, elegant, and luxurious streets in the world.
Ginza was a part of the old Kyobashi ward of Tokyo City, which, together with Nihonbashi and Kanda, formed the core of Shitamachi, the original downtown center of Edo-Tokyo.
Ginza was built upon a former swamp that was filled in during the 16th century. The name Ginza comes after the establishment of a silver-coin mint established there in 1612, during the Edo period.
After a devastating fire in 1872 burned down most of the area, the Meiji government designated the Ginza area as a “model of modernization.” The government planned the construction of fireproof brick buildings and larger, better streets connecting Shimbashi Station all the way to the foreign concession in Tsukiji.
About Hibiya Park
An oasis of calm and Japan’s oldest Western-style park
Hibiya Park with its carefully maintained trees, grass lawns and flower beds, is an oasis of calm in the heart of the city. It is within easy walking distance of the Imperial Palace and Ginza and can be combined with numerous other nearby attractions.
The vast, 16-hectare Hibiya Park has a rich history: It was feudal grounds during the Edo period (1603–1867) and then a military parade square in much of the Meiji era (1868–1912) before it was converted into Japan’s earliest Western-inspired modern park in 1903. Today, there are thousands of tall trees, including a gingko that is estimated to be about 500 years old.
About Harajuku
In recent decades, this pocket of Tokyo has become one of the city’s most iconic fashion hotspots. Filled with trendy boutique stores and cafes, Harajuku is the place to go for a taste of the kawaii or cute, cutting-edge and just plain bizarre.
Don’t Miss
– A freshly made crepe at a streetside stall
– Losing yourself in LaForet Harajuku, a vertical shopping complex
– Cuddly locals at a cat or bunny cafe—or scaly ones at Tokyo Snake Center
How to get there
Harajuku’s main attractions are located right outside JR Harajuku Station on the Yamanote line.
Harajuku is just one stop from Shibuya on the JR Yamanote Line. If you’re traveling via the metro subway system, catch the Chiyoda line heading to Yoyogi-Uehara and get off at Meiji-jingumae station.
Quick Facts
– Harajuku is internationally known as Tokyo’s home of youth culture and street fashion
– The three main shopping areas are Takeshita-dori, Ura-Harajuku, and Cat Street
About Sendagaya
Sendagaya (千駄ヶ谷) is an area within Shibuya ward, one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo.
Sendagaya is nestled in an urban green area in Shibuya ward between Shinjuku ward and Shinjuku Gyo-en (Shinjuku Imperial Gardens) to the north (an area in Sendagaya, 6-chōme, is actually located within the gardens). The National Stadium, also known as Olympic Stadium, Tokyo is located immediately to the east, bordering Sendagaya 2-chome. Meiji Shrine and Yoyogi Station are found to the west. Jingumae and Harajuku are directly south. Many important cultural and sporting venues are located in and around Sendagaya.
Sendagaya is a mix of old, new, and incredibly futuristic designs. From Sendagaya Station, the main station in Sendagaya, bustling Shinjuku is a tranquil 10-minute walk away along the Imperial Gardens’ western wall. Sendagaya Entrance to the gardens is 2 minutes away from Sendagaya Station.
Sendagaya, particularly 3-chōme, is home to dozens of clothing and accessory design workshops, studios, offices, and fashion related agencies, including the mega-brand Bape. The narrow streets are filled daily with the hustle and bustle of courier companies picking up next season’s designs and delivering the finished product.
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