Ginza Area Guide

Introduction

Ginza is a classy shopping district in the center of Tokyo, it features plenty of large department stores and upmarket designer brand shops.

At the weekend the main street (Chuo Dori) is closed off for vehicles and pedestrianised, you can find outdoor cafes and street performers where the busy traffic had been.

Ginza plays host to many of the worlds top designer fashion brand outlets, several of these buildings are rather unique with interesting architectural features constructed to stand out in the chaos of this retail jungle.

The main shopping areas are generally frequented by middle aged house wifes shopping for high end clothes, accessory's and expensive food produce in the many department stores.

Living in Ginza

Staying in Ginza allows easy access to many other parts of Tokyo thanks to the variety of stations and major lines available. Residents can enjoy daytime shopping near by and the numerous sophisticated bars and nightlife in the area. List rooms in and around Ginza.

Location

Ginza is located in the Chou ward just 15 minutes walk South East of the Imperial Palace.

Main points of interest

Kabuki-za Theater

Sony Building

Tsukiji Fish Market

Wako Department Store

Transportation

Ginza Station (Hibiya Line, Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line)

Ginza-itchome Station (Yurakucho Line)

Yurakucho (Yurakucho Line, JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line)

Higashi-ginza Station (Hibiya Line, Toei Asakusa Line)

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