Nihonbashi (日本橋, literally "Japan Bridge") is a city district of Tokyo, north of Ginza and within walking distance of Tokyo Station. The bridge, after which the district is named, has been the kilometer zero marker for Japan's national highway network since the early Edo Period.
Formerly a wooden bridge, the Nihonbashi was reconstructed in stone during the Meiji Period, and was covered by an expressway in the 1960s. You can cross a partial 1:1 replica of the original wooden bridge in the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku, while a half sized replica of the bridge connects the fourth and fifth floors of the International Terminal at Haneda Airport.
As the "center of Japan", the Nihonbashi district has enjoyed much commercial prosperity over the centuries, and the area has flourished with bustling shops lining the streets and shipping canals (most of which have been filled in in the meantime). Many shops with centuries-long histories are still operating in the district today and make for pleasant strolls. During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the Mitsui family, one of the most powerful merchant families, opened a highly successful textile shop, the Echigoya, in Nihonbashi. Its successor, the Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, became Japan's first department store and still stands in the district's center.
Recent redevelopment projects have revitalized the Nihonbashi district with tasteful new additions. A highlight is the Coredo Muromachi complex with its three elegant skyscrapers that feature shopping and dining in a modern, yet traditional design inspired by the Edo Period heritage of the merchant district. Many of its shops specialize in traditional crafts or local foods from across Japan, such as lacquerware, gold leaf, knives, chopsticks, sake, condiments, seaweed and sweets.
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Nihonbashi Station on the Ginza, Tozai and Asakusa subway lines or Mitsukoshimae Station on the Hanzomon and Ginza subway lines bring you into the very center of the Nihonbashi district. Nihonbashi can also be accessed in a 5-10 minute walk from the Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station.
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Hotel K5Just a 5-minute walk from Nihombashi Station, Hotel K5 offers accommodation in a renovated historical building that is built in 1924. The hotel provides restaurants, cafes and room service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a seating area, desk, soundproofing and private bathroom. A record player with vinyl record collection is featured in each room. For guests' comfort, Hotel K5 provides a minibar, complimentary toiletries, slippers and pajamas. Some suites include a dining area, seating area and stand-alone bathtub. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service and free luggage storage.View on Booking.com -
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Ito RyokanFeaturing 2-star accommodation, Ito Ryokan is set in Tokyo, 200 metres from Revival Monument of Japanese Traditional Chinese Medicine and 200 metres from Amazake Yokocho Shopping Street. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a concierge service and a housekeeping service for guests. At the ryokan, the units have a wardrobe. Units are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the ryokan have a safety deposit box. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Ito Ryokan include Genyadana Monument, Sankatsu Yukata Museum and Koamicho Children's Park. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com -
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MIMARU SUITES Tokyo NihombashiSet in the Chuo Ward district in Tokyo, MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Nihombashi offers 4-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 400 metres from Revival Monument of Japanese Traditional Chinese Medicine, 600 metres from Jisshi Park and 700 metres from Koamicho Children's Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Genyadana Monument. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At MIMARU SUITES Tokyo Nihombashi all rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sankatsu Yukata Museum, Suginomori Shrine and Amazake Yokocho Shopping Street. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 19 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Mandarin Oriental, TokyoBoasting fine restaurants and an award-winning spa on the 37th floor, Mandarin Oriental offers 5-star luxury in the historical Nihonbashi area in the heart of Tokyo. Among the most spacious in Tokyo, rooms feature gorgeous city views. Mitsukoshimae Subway Station and JR Shin-Nihonbashi Train Station are directly connected to the hotel. Rooms at the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo pair wide windows with chic design inspired by Japanese aesthetics. A full range of modern amenities are offered, including a satellite flat-screen TV. All rooms boast a sofa, seating area and desk, while bathrooms have a large bathtub and separate shower. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Stock Exchange and an 8-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station. Ginza area is a 5-minute subway ride and the Imperial Palace is a 3-minute subway ride away. Akihabara Electric Town and the popular Tsukiji Fish Market are both within a 10-minute drive or taxi ride from the property. Guests can work out to city views at the 38th-floor fitness room, or relax in the hot tub or sauna. The spa offers exclusive Asian and Western-fusion treatments in a tranquil setting. The hotel’s concierge helps with sightseeing. Among the hotel’s 9 dining options is Sushi Shin by Miyakawa, offering edomae-style sushi and skyline views. Cantonese and French cuisines also tempt the tongue. Mandarin Bar pours cool cocktails. The Michelin starred Tapas Molecular Bar is open for both lunch and dinner.View on Booking.com -
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Sakura Cross Hotel Tokyo KayabachoLocated within 300 metres of Zuiken Kawamura Former Residence Place Monument and 400 metres of Shinkawa Historic Place Monument, Sakura Cross Hotel Tokyo Kayabacho provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 300 metres from War Disaster Memorial Service Monument. At the hotel, each room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Sakura Cross Hotel Tokyo Kayabacho include Oiwa Inari Shrine, Bank of Japan Origin Place Monument and Takao Inari Shrine. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.View on Booking.com -
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MIMARU Tokyo HatchoboriLocated in Tokyo, within 200 metres of Yasube Taketsune Horibe Monument and 500 metres of Tokyo Shoken Building Inc., MIMARU Tokyo Hatchobori offers free WiFi throughout the property. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Oiwa Inari Shrine, Zuiken Kawamura Former Residence Place Monument, and Edo Bay Opening Port Monument. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from War Disaster Memorial Service Monument. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At MIMARU Tokyo Hatchobori every room has bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Monument of Armor Tribute Site, Sakuragawa Monument and Koamicho Children's Park. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 17 km away.View on Booking.com -
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Hamacho Hotel TokyoSet in Tokyo, within 300 metres of Masago Monument and 500 metres of Site of Mutsu Munemitsu Residence, Hamacho Hotel Tokyo offers a bar. Featuring a restaurant, 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 for guests. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Each room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Hamacho Hotel Tokyo have a terrace. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and American breakfast options are available every morning at Hamacho Hotel Tokyo. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Revival Monument of Japanese Traditional Chinese Medicine, Amazake Yokocho Shopping Street and Genyadana Monument. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 20 km away.View on Booking.com -
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MIMARU Tokyo Nihombashi SuitengumaeMIMARU Tokyo Nihombashi Suitengumae is located within 1 hour of Narita Airport and 30 minutes of Haneda Airport. This hotel is also a 4-minute walk from Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) which has direct limousine busses to both airports. Ningyocho and Nihombashi are within walking distance from MIMARU Suitengumae. Both shopping districts are great for purchasing Japanese-style souvenirs. In addition, there are direct lines from Suitengumae Station to Shibuya and Tokyo Skytree which is the world’s largest tower. MIMARU Tokyo Nihombashi Suitengumae offers free WiFi throughout the property. The units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Guest rooms feature a seating area.View on Booking.com -
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MIMARU Tokyo Station EastAttractively situated in the Chuo Ward district of Tokyo, MIMARU Tokyo Station East is set 200 metres from War Disaster Memorial Service Monument, 500 metres from Sakuragawa Monument and 600 metres from Oiwa Inari Shrine. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 100 metres from Yasube Taketsune Horibe Monument. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. At MIMARU Tokyo Station East rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Edo Bay Opening Port Monument, Tokyo Shoken Building Inc. And Shinkawa Historic Place Monument. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 16 km from the property.View on Booking.com -
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Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tokyo Kyobashi PREMIERAttractively situated in the Chuo Ward district of Tokyo, Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tokyo Kyobashi is situated 300 metres from National Film Archive of Japan, 400 metres from Tokyo Convention Hall and 500 metres from Kyobashi Edogrand. The property is around 800 metres from Edo Kabuki Birthplace, less than 1 km from Antique Mall Ginza and an 11-minute walk from Pola Museum Annex. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space for guests. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel rooms have a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Kyobashi no Oyabashira, Daimaru Tokyo and Kyoka Square. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 26 km from Daiwa Roynet Hotel Tokyo Kyobashi.View on Booking.com
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