Ginza

Tokyo
Ginza showing landscape views, a city and night scenes
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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Ginza Hotel Deals

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 ¥15,190 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
¥15,190
per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Ice clean place but small which it is typical of hotels in Tokyo"

Reviewed on Mar 27, 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
The price is ¥32,120 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
¥32,120
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay, close to great shopping area"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Tokyu Stay 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 ¥37,128 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
¥37,128
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (804 reviews)
"Very convenient location . Great to have a proper onsen in the hotel for relaxing after shopping"

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome
The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
3.5 out of 5
Chuo City Ginza 6chome 2-11, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥38,727 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
¥38,727
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (333 reviews)
"Would stay here again! Excellent location."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
Hotel Gracery Ginza
Hotel Gracery Ginza
3.5 out of 5
7-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥18,410 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
¥18,410
per night
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Very helpful staff. Great amenities!"

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Hotel Gracery 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 ¥34,100 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
¥34,100
per night
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Tokyo ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Wonderful hotel in a prime location
"This is a wonderful hotel in prime location. The room was on a small side, but everything included. Breakfasts were most delicious with a lot of food varieties for different cultures and tastes. We really enjoyed our stay and would recommend this hotel to anyone."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
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