The Ginza (銀座) is Tokyo's most famous upmarket shopping, dining and entertainment district, featuring numerous department stores, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, night clubs and cafes. One square meter of land in the district's center is worth over ten million yen, making it one of the most expensive real estate in Japan.

From 1612 to 1800, today's Ginza district was the site of a silver coin mint (Ginza means "silver mint" in Japanese), after which the district was eventually named. The Ginza evolved as an upmarket shopping district following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.

Most shops in the Ginza district are open every day of the week. A visit is most pleasant on weekend afternoons when the central Chuo Dori street is closed to automobile traffic and become a large pedestrian zone. The road closure takes place from noon to 18:00 (until 17:00 from October through March).

Shopping

  • Seiko House Ginza
    Shops: 10:30 to 19:00
  • Ginza Six
    Hours: 10:30 to 20:30 (restaurants 11:00 to 23:00)
  • Tokyu Plaza Ginza
    Hours: 11:00 to 21:00 (restaurants until 23:00)
  • Mitsukoshi
    Shops: 10:00 to 20:00
    Restaurants: typically 11:00 to 23:00
  • Matsuya
    Shops: 10:00 to 20:00 (until 19:30 on Sundays)
    Restaurants: typically 11:00 to 22:00
  • Marronnier Gate
    Hours: 11:00 to 21:00 (restaurants until 23:00)
  • Itoya
    Hours: 10:00 to 20:00 (until 19:00 on Sundays and public holidays)

Other points of interest

  • Kabukiza Theater
    Regular tickets for an entire play typically cost between 4,000 and 22,000 yen depending on the seat and require advance reservations. Tickets for just single acts are sold on the day at the theater for around 2,000 yen.
  • Ginza Place
    Nissan Showroom: 10:00 to 20:00
    Sony Showroom: 11:00 to 19:00
    Restaurants: typically 11:30 to 22:00
  • The Seiko Museum Ginza
    Hours: 10:30 to 18:00, advance reservations are required
    Closed: Mondays, New Year holidays
    Admission: free
  • Police Museum
    Hours: 9:30 to 16:00 (entry until 15:30)
    Closed: Mondays (or next day if Mon is a public holiday), Dec 28 to Jan 4
    Admission: free
  • Yurakucho Gado-shita Dining

Getting there and around

The most convenient stations for accessing the Ginza district are Ginza Station on the Hibiya, Marunouchi and Ginza Subway Lines and Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and Yurakucho Subway Line.

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    • The Peninsula Tokyo
      Luxury
      The Peninsula Tokyo pampers its guests with a spa centre and a fitness club with a swimming pool and sun loungers, overlooking the Imperial Palace Gardens. It's a 3-minute walk from Ginza shopping district, and offers concierge services. Tokyo Station is just a 5-minute drive away. Featuring designs with traditional Japanese influences, luxurious rooms boast a living area with sofas and a wide-screen TV, a bedroom with bed-side curtain controls and a marble bathroom with built-in flat-screen TV. They come with a dressing area, mood lighting and free WiFi. Guests can relax with a massage or beauty treatment, or unwind in a sauna or an aromatherapy shower. Services include a personal trainer while airport transfer by Rolls-Royce limousine is provided at a charge. There is a 24-hour front desk. Paid parking is available on site. A variety of restaurants at The Tokyo Peninsula cater Japanese, Cantonese and Western cuisines. Authentic high tea can be enjoyed at cafe The Lobby, while on the 24th floor Peter: The Bar offers cocktails, creative cuisine and sweeping Tokyo views. The Peninsula Tokyo is directly connected to Hibiya Subway Station. Ginza and Yurakucho stations are both within a 3-minute walk, offering easy access to Shinjuku, Shibuya and Roppongi. Tokyo Sky Tree and Asakusa are 40 minutes away by train. Airport buses take 40 minutes to Haneda Airport, and 90 minutes to Narita Airport.
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    • MUJI HOTEL GINZA
      Luxury
      In a prime location in Tokyo, MUJI HOTEL GINZA provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 100 metres from Marronnier Gate Ginza. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe and a TV. All units will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine. A buffet, American or Asian breakfast is available daily at the property. Speaking English, Japanese, Korean and Chinese at the reception, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area. Popular points of interest near MUJI HOTEL GINZA include Yurakucho Marui, Pola Museum Annex and Lumine Yurakucho. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 15 km away.
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    • Imperial Hotel Tokyo
      Luxury
      Situated in a central location with 3 stations within a 5-minute walk, Imperial Hotel Tokyo is a prestigious hotel renowned for providing first-class hospitality for over a century since 1890. It features a fitness centre, an indoor swimming pool and a beauty massage salon. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property. The nearby Ginza, Hibiya and Yurakucho stations offer direct access to various locations in Tokyo. Imperial Palace and Ginza area are both a 5-minute walk away, while Tokyo International Forum is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Popular Tsukiji Fish Market is just a 7-minute drive or taxi ride away. Direct airport limousine buses to/from Narita and Haneda airports are available at an extra charge. Rooms at Tokyo Imperial Hotel are elegantly decorated, and come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a small fridge and a seating area. Free tea set and a newspaper are offered. The en suite bathroom includes toiletries and bathrobes. Guests can enjoy a workout at the fitness gym or in the pool at an extra charge. A variety of shops are available on site, including hair salons, a flower shop and a newsstand. Chargeable in-room massages can be arranged. The Imperial Hotel offers wide range of dining options with 8 restaurants and 4 bars, like Les Saisons French restaurant and Kamon Teppanyaki restaurant. The Imperial Viking Sal serves a lavish buffet, while cocktails and whiskeys can be enjoyed at Old Imperial Bar.
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    • THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA
      Luxury
      Ideally situated in the centre of Tokyo, THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is non-smoking and is situated 200 metres from TKP Shinbashi Conference Centre. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hotel also feature a city view. At THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA the rooms have bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA include Karasumori Shrine, Sakurada Park and Shimbashi Station. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 16 km from the property.
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    • karaksa hotel premier Tokyo Ginza
      Luxury
      Featuring free WiFi, karaksa hotel premier Tokyo Ginza offers rooms in Tokyo, 5 km from Japan Imperial Palace. 5 km from National Diet Building, the property is also 6 km away from Chidorigafuchi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk. The hotel boasts the lounge where guests can enjoy a selection of seasonal drinks. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Tokyo Tower is 7 km from karaksa hotel premier Tokyo Ginza. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 24 km from the property.
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    • Dormy Inn Premium Ginza
      Mid-range
      Located in the centre of Tokyo, Dormy Inn Premium Ginza is set 400 metres from Nihon Tenji Seitei no Chi and 600 metres from Shimbashi Station Museum. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. The accommodation provides a sauna, hot spring bath, restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Caretta Shiodome, Nissan Crossing and Coicorin Statue. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 15 km away.
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    • Section L Tsukiji
      Luxury
      Section L Tsukiji provides accommodation within less than 1 km of the centre of Tokyo, with free WiFi, and a kitchenette with a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. It is located 200 metres from Ensho-ji Temple and features a 24-hour front desk. The aparthotel features family rooms. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a kettle, a microwave, a toaster, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At the aparthotel, each unit is equipped with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Hojuji Temple, Nihon Tenji Seitei no Chi and Time Dome Akashi. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 15 km from Section L Tsukiji.
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    • Hotel GrandBach Tokyo Ginza
      Luxury
      Set in Tokyo and with Nihon Tenji Seitei no Chi reachable within 400 metres, Hotel GrandBach Tokyo Ginza offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guests at Hotel GrandBach Tokyo Ginza can enjoy an American breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Nissan Crossing, Coicorin Statue and Ginza Station. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 15 km away.
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    • TSUKI Tokyo
      Luxury
      Conveniently set in Tokyo, TSUKI Tokyo provides air-conditioned rooms, a bar and free WiFi. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Ensho-ji Temple, Wakayama Art Museum, and Birthplace of Keio University. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Hoju Inari Shrine. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries, certain rooms at TSUKI Tokyo also offer a city view. Guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Guests at TSUKI Tokyo can enjoy an Asian breakfast. With staff speaking English, Japanese and Chinese, around the clock guidance is available at the reception. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Nihon Tenji Seitei no Chi, Hojuji Temple and Shintomi Inari Shrine. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 15 km away.
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    • Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo
      Luxury
      Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo offers rooms in Tokyo. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Guests can enjoy shopping at Ginza Six, a 4-minute walk from the property. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. The private bathroom is equipped with a hot tub and free toiletries. All units come with a seating area. Free luggage storage is available at the 24-hour front desk. There is a fitness centre at the property. The property features a restaurant and shared lounge. Breakfast is available each morning at the property. Kabuki-za is an 8-minute walk from Hyatt Centric Ginza Tokyo. Hama-Rikyu Gardens is an 11-minute drive away. Guests can reach Omotesando and Shibuya within 20 minutes by train. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 13 km from the property.
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    • Udatsu Sushi
      Sushi
      Awarded One Star in 2024 - People from around the world visit to experience Mr. Udatsu's sushi. Inside the restaurant, which resembles an art gallery with its modern decor and numerous artworks, guests can enjoy sushi crafted from the highest quality ingredients. While the foundation is traditional nigiri, the menu also features original creations born from the chef's relentless curiosity and innovation.
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    • Waketokuyama
      Japanese (Kaiseki)
      Awarded One Star in 2025 - With a meticulous focus on allowing guests to enjoy seasonal ingredients at their peak, the menu changes approximately every two weeks. The signature dish, "Grilled Abalone with Seaweed Aroma," features thick slices of abalone generously coated in a rich liver sauce, offering an exquisite taste of the sea.
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    • Fry-ya
      Tonkatsu
      Exquisite fried dishes crafted by a head chef with experience earning stars in both Switzerland and Japan. The remarkably light tonkatsu is a favorite not only among Japanese diners but also among visitors to Japan. With the theme of "small portions, many varieties," guests can enjoy sampling a wide selection of tonkatsu in smaller portions.
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    • TEMPURA & WINE SHINO
      Tempura
      The kind of restaurant that is known only to true gourmets, serving as a sort of "Hidden gem". In a chic space with black walls and a ceiling adorned in gold, you can enjoy tempura with a light and elegant texture, delicately fried using refined techniques to achieve a thin, white batter that minimizes the aroma of oil. Savor tempura that maximizes the flavors of the ingredients, paired with Champagne and Burgundy wines carefully selected by the sommelier.
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    • Hikarimono
      Sushi
      With a prime location and quality that rivals high-end sushi restaurants, this restaurant maintains the goal of being a place for everyday dining. It offers a casual and relaxed atmosphere, free from stiffness or formality. The signature "Hikari-maki," featuring ingredients such as sardines, pickled plum, and bettarazuke (sweet pickled radish), boasts unique flavors that are especially popular among international visitors.
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    • Daikanyama Issai Kassai
      Izakaya
      The owner, Shinji Odahara, boasts a 30-year career in Japanese cuisine and has the remarkable achievement of opening a Japanese restaurant in New York that earned a star. Guests can enjoy exquisite charcoal-grilled meat dishes and rice cooked in a clay pot, all within a modern interior with dim lighting that sparks adult curiosity.
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    • Sudachi
      Japanese (Kaiseki)
      You can enjoy dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients, transcending the traditional boundaries of Japanese cuisine. While rooted in the traditions of Japanese cooking, the menu features unique offerings such as dishes incorporating shark fin窶排arely seen in Japanese cuisine窶蚤nd sushi that reflects the chef's background in sushi restaurants. At the open kitchen counter, where the lively atmosphere comes alive, you can savor the culinary creations with all five senses.
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    • Torinao
      Yakitori
      In a relaxed and serene atmosphere, you can enjoy exquisite yakitori made with "Koshu Kenmidori" chicken, grilled to perfection over Kishu Binchotan charcoal for a delightful aroma. The tender and fluffy tsukune (chicken meatball) is particularly popular for its juicy flavor. Additionally, the carefully selected Japanese sake, chosen by the owner, pairs wonderfully with the yakitori.
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    • Ichiu
      Sushi
      Chef Hamano is renowned for his experience training at three different two-star restaurants. In addition to sushi, he has honed his skills in Japanese cuisine at the esteemed Akasaka Kikunoi, giving him a strong foundation in traditional Japanese culinary techniques.When it comes to nigiri, he is meticulous not only about the toppings but also the rice. He uses a premium rice variety from Akita, enhanced with two types of red vinegar and plum vinegar to create a refreshing flavor.
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    • Yakiniku Onuki
      Yakiniku
      The restaurant is proud of its "Tare Yakiniku" (grilled meat with sauce), which is made from Japanese black beef that has inherited the "excellent sauce" from the main restaurant, and is so tender that it melts in your mouth. The beef tongue is also superb. The thickly cut beef tongue is very difficult to grill, so the waiter grills it and serves it to you. Enjoy a blissful moment with wine that pairs well with the meat.
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