Ginza

Elegant and stylish city where a retro-modern atmosphere still lingers
in the air.

Lined up with old department stores full of history and tradition as well as prestigious boutiques, Ginza is a flamboyant district for sophisticated adults.

Recommended routes in this area
Staying in this area
Tips for affordable trips

  

• from Tokyo Station Tokyo Station(Tokyo Metoro Marunouchi Line) →Ginza
  time required : 2 minutes fare : 160 yen (one way)
• from Tokyo Station JR Yamanote Line / Bound for Shinagawa,
  Shibuya or JR Keihintohoku Line →Yurakucho
  time required : 1 minutes fare : 130 yen (one way)

Chuo-Dori

It is the main street in Ginza and also called Ginza street. Lining along the street are famous department stores, apparel stores and specialty stores. This street turns into a pedestrian only street on weekends.

Access

•5-minutes walk from Ginza station of the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, or Hibiya Line.

•4-minutes walk from No.1 exit of Shinbashi, JR Yamanote Line Keihin Tohoku Line, Marunouchi Line, or Hibiya Line.

Namiki-Dori

A street with world-class European brand stores, galleries and historic stores. It is also known as "Brand Street".

Access

•The second street of Sotobori Street stretching toward Chuo Street.

Kabukiza Theater

A pure Japanese building in absolutely gorgeous Momoyama style. The inside is as impressive as the outside. The Kabukiza Theater will be rebuilt after the final performance scheduled in April 2009.

Access

•1-minute walk from Ginza sta. on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, or from Higashi-Ginza sta. on the Toexi Subway Asakusa Line or from Ginzaguchi Exit of Yurakucho sta. on the JR and go straight along Harumi-Dori, a little further from Ginza Mitsukoshi. (about 8-minute walk)
•5-minute walk from No. 6 exit of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line, Marunouchi Line

Yurakucho Marion

Hankyu Department Store, Seibu Department Store and movie theaters, halls, restaurants, and banks

Access

•Short walk from Ginzaguchi of Yurakucho sta. on the JR and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, or A0 Exit of Ginza sta. on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Ginza Line and Hibiya Line.

Takarazuka Theater

The theater is in Tokyo Takarazuka building. You can enjoy the same shows here as are shown in the Grand Theater in Takarazuka.

Access

•Get off at Hibiya sta. on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line, Hibiya line and Toei subway Mita line.

•5-minute walk from Hibiyaguchi sta. of Yurakucho sta. on the JR and it is located in front of the Imperial Hotel.

•It is possible to walk up from A13 Exit of Hibiya on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line and Hibiya line via Hibiya sta. of Toei subway Mita line and Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line from Yurakucho sta. on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line.

Theater Creation

This theater opened on November 7th, 2007. (Old Geijutsuza theater)

Access

•2-minute walk from Hibiya sta. of the Tokyo metro Hibiya line(A5 exit), Chiyoda Line and Toei subway mita line(A5 exit),

•7-minute walk from Hibiya exit of JR Yurakucho sta. to Hibiya park. (Next to Tokyo Takarazuka Theater)

Nissei Theater

Musicals and plays are performed by Gekidan-Shiki (Shiki Theatre Company), Toho and Shochiku.

Access

•1-minute walk from A13 exit of Hibiya sta. on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line, Chiyoda line and Toei subway Mita line.

•10-minute walk from Yurakucho sta. on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line and Ginza sta. on the Maunouchi line.

•10-minute walk from Hibiyaguchi exit of Yurakucho sta. on the JR. (Next to Tokyo Takarazuka Theater)

Antique Mall Ginza

About 200 shops are available. The biggest antiques shopping mall in Asia.

Access

•About 2-minute walk from No. 10 exit of Ginza 1-chome sta. on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line.

•About 5-minute walk from Ginza sta. on the Tokyo Metro Ginza line, Marunouchi line and Hibiya line.

•3-minute walk from A3/A4 exits of Takaramachi sta. on the Toei subway Asakusa line.

•About 7-minute walk from Kyobashi-guchi of Yurakucho on the JR.

•About 9-minute walk from Yaesuguchi of Tokyo sta. on the JR. Along Showa street.

•3-minute walk from #2 exit of Kyobashi sta. on the Tokyo Metro Ginza line.

Tsukiji Market

It has developed in to a vast food market that serves all of Tokyo, surrounded by several shopping streets like Ameya Yokocho.

Access

•Tsukiji-3chome stop on the Metropolitan Bus (04 or 05) from Tokyo sta.

•1-minute walk from the No.1/No.2 Exit of "Tsukiji sta." on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line?1-minute walk from Tsukijishijo sta. on the Toei subway O-edo line.

Tsukishima Monja Street

Tsukishima-Nishinakadori Street. 43 monjayaki (thinner type of okonomiyaki pancake) restaurants are available within 500m street.

Access

•Get off at Tsukishima sta. on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line or Toei subway O-edo line.
*Information desk is located at #7 exit of Tsukishima sta.

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