Where Elegant Shopping Meets World-Class Dining
🌟 What is Ginza?
Ginza is Tokyo’s most upscale shopping and cultural district, blending modern elegance with a refined historic atmosphere. Lined with luxury brands, flagship stores, galleries, and gourmet restaurants, Ginza is where tradition meets innovation. By day, it’s a shopper’s paradise. By night, it transforms into a chic dining and nightlife destination for grown-ups.
🔭 Why Visit Ginza?
👜 High-End Shopping: From Chanel to Uniqlo, Ginza has it all
🍣 World-Class Dining: Sushi, kaiseki, French, Italian—Michelin stars everywhere
🎨 Art & Architecture: Galleries, glass buildings, and cultural elegance
🕯️ Grown-Up Vibes: Bars, jazz lounges, whisky spots—perfect for date night
📷 Weekend Pedestrian Paradise: Walk freely on closed roads Saturdays & Sundays
⛩️ Historic Charm: Visit Ginza’s shrines hidden among the glamour
📸 Featured Spots
| Spot | Description |
|---|---|
| Ginza Six | Massive luxury mall with rooftop garden and art installations |
| Kabuki-za Theatre | Tokyo’s historic kabuki venue—beautiful building, daily shows |
| Itoya Ginza | 12-floor stationery paradise with design flair |
| UNIQLO Ginza Flagship | Multi-floor flagship with global exclusives |
| Ginza Sony Park | Underground culture park & event space with seasonal exhibits |
| Tokyu Plaza Rooftop | A chill open terrace with views of the neon streets |
🎟️ Admission & Booking
| Attraction | Price | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Kabuki-za Theatre | ¥1,000–¥20,000 | Shows vary – tickets required |
| Ginza Six Garden | Free | 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Ginza Sony Park | Free | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
🚨 Visitor Tips
🛍️ Visit on weekends to enjoy car-free streets (pedestrian paradise)
🍽️ Reserve popular restaurants in advance—especially sushi spots
📱 Credit cards widely accepted, but some bars still prefer cash
🎟️ Kabuki shows offer short, affordable ticket options for beginners
🚇 Exits can be tricky—Ginza Station has multiple underground links
🚉 Access
Nearest Station:
🚇 Ginza Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza / Marunouchi / Hibiya Lines)
🚇 Higashi-Ginza Station (Toei Asakusa / Hibiya Line – for Kabuki-za)
🚉 Yurakucho Station (JR Yamanote Line) – 5-min walk
From Major Locations:
🚄 Tokyo Station → 2 min via Marunouchi Line or 10-min walk
🚄 Shibuya → 15 min via Ginza Line
✈️ Haneda Airport → 40 min via Asakusa Line
✈️ Narita Airport → 70 min via Narita Express + Metro
🍴 Top 5 Recommended Restaurants in Ginza
- 🍣 Sukiyabashi Jiro Ginza (Legendary Sushi)
Michelin-starred, world-famous, intimate counter experience
🕒 Reservation only
📍 Basement of Ginza Station - 🍱 Ginza Kyubey (Iconic Edo-style sushi)
Historic and foreigner-friendly sushi institution
🕒 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
📍 8-7-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku - 🥩 Ginza Ukai-Tei (Teppanyaki with style)
Melt-in-your-mouth wagyu with artful presentation
🕒 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
📍 5-15-8 Ginza - 🥢 Ippoh Ginza (Kaiseki & Tempura)
Elegant Kyoto-style multi-course tempura
🕒 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
📍 Ginza Kojun Building - 🍜 Ginza Kagari (Chicken Paitan Ramen in luxury style)
Famous ramen served in a refined, intimate space
🕒 11:00 AM – until sold out
📍 Ginza Echika (underground mall)
🍸 Bonus: Ginza After Dark – Top Bars & Night Spots
- 🥃 Bar High Five (World-class whisky & cocktails)
Ranked among the best bars in Asia, reservation recommended
📍 Nakagawa Bldg. B1F, 5-4-15 Ginza - 🍸 Mixology Salon (Craft cocktails + Japanese tea infusion)
Bar inside Ginza Six with a stylish, minimalist vibe
📍 Ginza Six 13F - 🍷 Bar Orchard Ginza (Hidden gem with jazz & soul records)
Relaxing & soulful, ideal for quiet conversation
📍 5-5-11 Ginza, 6F - 🥂 The Bar – The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo (Luxurious rooftop drinks)
Technically in nearby Roppongi, but an iconic Ginza follow-up
📍 Tokyo Midtown, 45F - 🧊 Star Bar Ginza (Classic speakeasy vibes)
Perfectly crafted drinks in a dim-lit atmosphere
📍 Sankosha Bldg. B1F, 1-5-13 Ginza
📍 Address & Contact
Ginza Tourist Information Center
📍 5-6-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
📞 +81-3-3561-0515
🌐 https://www.gotokyo.org/en/
✨ Whether you’re exploring elegant shopping streets or savoring the perfect cocktail under Tokyo’s city lights, Ginza invites you to indulge in style, sophistication, and unforgettable taste.