Ginza

Tokyo
Ginza featuring skyline, signage and street scenes
Ginza
Ginza
Ginza
Ginza
Named after a silver-coin mint, this district has a long association with affluence. Today it’s where you’ll find some of Japan’s most upmarket labels, restaurants and galleries.

Experience the lifestyle of Tokyo’s rich and famous when you visit Ginza, the city’s epicenter of luxury. High-end department stores and boutiques display lavish collections of leading brands in fashion and cosmetics, while tech companies show off special features in their latest devices. Join Tokyo’s big spenders and explore the gleaming shop displays. Relax in a café and people-watch as some of the city’s fashionistas stroll by.

Ginza’s connection with wealth dates back to the Edo period, when a silver-coin mint was established here. The mint ran between 1612 and the 1800s, during which time the district earned renown for its lavish Western-style promenades and Georgian brick buildings. Stroll down the central Chuō Dori street to see flagship stores of prominent western fashion labels and luxury goods. Check out Ginza Wako, a 1930s-era building with a tall clock tower that symbolizes the district’s dalliance with western architecture. You’ll find a collection of upmarket stores inside.

Visit one of the immense shopping complexes in Ginza for diverse retailers and chic modern architecture. Ginza Six has stores dedicated to art, books and design, as well as a pretty rooftop garden. Tokyu Plaza Ginza offers tax-free shopping to tourists, while Itoya is a one-stop shop for art supplies and stationery. Peruse the latest in electronics at Ginza Place, which has showrooms for technology labels.

Take a break from shopping and discover the reconstructed glory of Kabuki-za Theater, a traditional-style kabuki venue with performances nearly every day. The district is also infamous for serving some of Japan’s most expensive coffees, which are available at specialty coffeehouses. A huge array of options can be found at the Yurakucho Gado-shita dining district, which stretches below the raised train tracks that extend along the Yamanote Line from Yarakucho Station.

Ginza is a district located in Chuō, Tokyo. It can be easily reached via train and subway. A popular time to visit is on weekends between noon and early evening, when the district’s main street is closed to road traffic. Enjoy walking down the pedestrianized promenade at your own pace. The district is free to visit and most stores are open daily.


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Top hotels in Ginza

Hotel Gracery Ginza
Hotel Gracery Ginza
4 out of 5
7-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is P7,863 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
P7,863
P9,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2025
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Hotel Gracery is in a prime location for shopping and dining. Our room is compact but has all the amenities we need. The staff is courteous and friendly."

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2024

Hotel Gracery Ginza
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome
4 out of 5
5-13-15, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is P15,157 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
P15,157
P16,673 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Love the stay"

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome
The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
4 out of 5
Chuo City Ginza 6chome 2-11, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
The price is P26,759 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
P26,759
P29,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (657 reviews)
"It’s convenient to stay at this property as it’s close to shopping, restaurants, train stations, and some of the attractions."

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome
3 out of 5
7-11-12 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is P7,168 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
P7,168
P8,002 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Good location and train station"

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2024

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome
Tokyu Stay Ginza
Tokyu Stay Ginza
3 out of 5
4-10-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Fully refundable
The price is P9,047 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
P9,047
P9,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Good amenities big comfy bed and close to station convenience stores and train stations"

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

Tokyu Stay Ginza
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
4 out of 5
8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is P13,732 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
P13,732
P15,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Lovely property, just a bit pricey"

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
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4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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4.5/5(15 area reviews)

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4/5(4 area reviews)

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4/5(2 area reviews)

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5/5(2 area reviews)

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