Ginza Travel Guide

Tokyo
Ginza
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 symbolises 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 Theatre, 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.


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Top hotels in Ginza

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome
3 out of 5
7-11-12 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is £73 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
£73
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and on-site parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Good stay in Ginza, walkable to Shimbashi and Ginza stn, easy to explore Tokyo and head to Haneda airport after. Near central Ginza with lots of shopping and food. Staff helpful and English speaking, allowed us to hold luggage after check out so we could explore the city before heading back to collect ..."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome
Tokyu Stay Ginza
Tokyu Stay Ginza
3 out of 5
4-10-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is £198 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
£198
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"Location is best and each room has a wash machine."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

Tokyu Stay Ginza
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome
4 out of 5
5-13-15, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is £222 per night from 23 Apr to 24 Apr
£222
per night
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (840 reviews)
"Very convenient location . Great to have a proper onsen in the hotel for relaxing after shopping"

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome
The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
3.5 out of 5
Chuo City Ginza 6chome 2-11, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £308 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
£308
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (334 reviews)
"Storage place is limit, including bathroom. If have a bit more drawer, or shelf, will be much better."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
Hotel Gracery Ginza
Hotel Gracery Ginza
3.5 out of 5
7-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is £105 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
£105
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Great amenities!"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Hotel Gracery Ginza
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
4 out of 5
8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is £207 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
£207
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Tokyo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Wonderful hotel in a prime location
"This is a wonderful hotel in prime location. The room was on a small side, but everything included. Breakfasts were most delicious with a lot of food varieties for different cultures and tastes. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel to anyone."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
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Other neighbourhoods around Ginza

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Shinbashi

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Shinbashi. Make a stop by SL Square or Karasumori Shrine while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uchisaiwaicho Station to get around town.

Shinbashi
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Chuo

4.5/5(140 area reviews)

Known for its popular shops and top seafood restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Chuo. Check out top attractions like Tokyo Bay and Roman Catholic Church of St. Joseph, and jump on the metro at Tsukiji Station or Shintomicho Station to see more of the city.

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Chiyoda

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Nippon Budokan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

Chiyoda
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Akasaka

4.5/5(60 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station.

Akasaka
Roppongi which includes a city, street scenes and signage

Roppongi

4/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers choose Roppongi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station and check out top sights like National Art Center, Tokyo.

Roppongi
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Minato

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay are top sights in Minato, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sengakuji Station or Shirokane-takanawa Station to see more sights in the area.

Minato

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