Plan your visit to Ginza, Tokyo
Named after a silver-coin mint, this district has a long association with affluence. Today it’s where you’ll find some of Japan’s most upmarket labels, restaurants and galleries.
Experience the lifestyle of Tokyo’s rich and famous when you visit Ginza, the city’s epicenter of luxury. High-end department stores and boutiques display lavish collections of leading brands in fashion and cosmetics, while tech companies show off special features in their latest devices. Join Tokyo’s big spenders and explore the gleaming shop displays. Relax in a café and people-watch as some of the city’s fashionistas stroll by.
Ginza’s connection with wealth dates back to the Edo period, when a silver-coin mint was established here. The mint ran between 1612 and the 1800s, during which time the district earned renown for its lavish Western-style promenades and Georgian brick buildings. Stroll down the central Chuō Dori street to see flagship stores of prominent western fashion labels and luxury goods. Check out Ginza Wako, a 1930s-era building with a tall clock tower that symbolizes the district’s dalliance with western architecture. You’ll find a collection of upmarket stores inside.
Visit one of the immense shopping complexes in Ginza for diverse retailers and chic modern architecture. Ginza Six has stores dedicated to art, books and design, as well as a pretty rooftop garden. Tokyu Plaza Ginza offers tax-free shopping to tourists, while Itoya is a one-stop shop for art supplies and stationery. Peruse the latest in electronics at Ginza Place, which has showrooms for technology labels.
Take a break from shopping and discover the reconstructed glory of Kabuki-za Theater, a traditional-style kabuki venue with performances nearly every day. The district is also infamous for serving some of Japan’s most expensive coffees, which are available at specialty coffeehouses. A huge array of options can be found at the Yurakucho Gado-shita dining district, which stretches below the raised train tracks that extend along the Yamanote Line from Yarakucho Station.
Ginza is a district located in Chuō, Tokyo. It can be easily reached via train and subway. A popular time to visit is on weekends between noon and early evening, when the district’s main street is closed to road traffic. Enjoy walking down the pedestrianized promenade at your own pace. The district is free to visit and most stores are open daily.
Kabuki-za Theatre - Be entertained with some of the world’s most colorful and dramatic costumes in live theater. These traditional plays can be enjoyed by all ages.
Ginza Six - For high-end, chic shopping take a stroll around this complex and window-shop or purchase some of the world’s most incredible merchandise.
Nakagin Capsule Tower - Long before container home and tiny house concepts arose, this building offered small and efficient accommodations, but now faces uncertainty of what lies ahead.
Namiki-Dori - During your visit to Tokyo, you can do some window-shopping at Namiki-Dori. While in this trendy area, you can savor the seafood restaurants.
Tokyo Gallery - Japan’s traditional art is well known, but its more contemporary forms also entice and promote thought. Discover a variety of new pieces at this location.
Ginza Wako Building - During your visit to Tokyo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Ginza Wako Building. Visit the temples and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Shinbashi Theatre - You can make plans for a show at Shinbashi Theatre during your stay in Tokyo. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Mitsukoshi - If something is made in Japan, you’ll probably find it at this Tokyo department store. Experience this business with a long reputation of putting the customer first.
Tokyo food tour to enjoy Japanese delicacies in 3 hours! - Join a guided private tour where you can experience the delicacies of Japanese cuisine. Eating horse sashimi, horse meat dishes and rare yakitori will be an experience where you can discover the taste different from sushi and sukiyaki, which are famous for Japanese cuisine.
Taste Traditional Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine with explanation of private guide - Experience the taste of traditional Japanese cuisine at an award-winning restaurant located in the Ginza district. The restaurant, Ginza Yamaji, has been awarded a Michelin star a total of 7 times.
Private Ginza Architecture Walking Tour - This is a three hour architecture walking tour in Ginza by a nationally licensed tour guide. As this is a private walking tour adjustable to guest's interests and knowledge of architecture, it will be an enjoyable experience for you even if you are not a professional in architecture.
Ginza Nakagin Capsule Tower Tour - Discover Kisho Kurokawa's Nakagin Capsule Tower and experience what the future looked like back in 1972. Now it's facing the risk of demolition and special arrangement is necessary to observe the capsules, therefore please don’t miss this chance.
Enjoy Real tea ceremony in GINZA - Invitation to Ginza CHAZEN CHAZAEN is located next to Kabuki-za. While you walk through Ginza feel free to drop in and enjoy an authentic tea ceremony with us. We not only offer you an authentic tea ceremony experience, but also other various kinds of programs.
Allstar Food Tour - Experience Tokyo’s culinary hidden gems on this 3-hour Food Tour exploring through three very famous and must see neighborhoods in Tokyo! Starting off in Yurakucho, exploring Ginza and ending in Shimbashi, your guide will show you the sights, sounds, and most importantly, the tastes of Tokyo that most tourists do not get to experience.
Shop Up A Storm In Ginza - You’ll weave through the streets of Ginza with your Host- a true fashionista- and discover the myriad of luxury high-end boutiques, casual department stores and exclusive restaurants the make this vibrant city the best place to shop.
Private Katana Sword Iai Lesson with a Samurai Descendant - Chop up tatami mats in this private lesson with the sword-master descendant of a samurai, where you will learn about Japanese swords and how they are handled. You will even get to wear the traditional style of kimono worn by the samurai.