Ginza

Tokyo
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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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 HK$757 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
HK$757
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
Goods location but over priced
"This chain is familiar but this hotel was too basic for the Price. The breakfast is really good, but the rest of the hotel was really below what I expected, especially considered where it was located."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 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 HK$986 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
HK$986
per night
9 Jul - 10 Jul
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 and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Same staff remembered me this time I checked in as I visited just less than 6 months ago. She provided payable options to enhance my stay experience. Overall the property is clean but it is showing signs of wear and tear as it is a popular location."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 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 HK$1,814 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
HK$1,814
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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! (880 reviews)
"Clean rooms , close to train station. Close to shopping"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Gochome
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
4 out of 5
8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,519 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
HK$1,519
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Just wonderful. Transportation was never a problem. Train stations and taxi were near by. Two convenience stores 7/11 and Lawson. Walk away from shopping centers. Very quiet area perfect stay for 10 nights."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Hotel Gracery Ginza
Hotel Gracery Ginza
3.5 out of 5
7-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is HK$805 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
HK$805
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Great place when shopping in the ginza area."

Reviewed on 29 May 2024

Hotel Gracery Ginza
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
The price is HK$1,793 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
HK$1,793
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
"Everything's great except that the mattress was too hard for me and my hubby. We stayed in this hotel for 7 nights and every morning woke up with back pain."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

The Royal Park Canvas Ginza Corridor
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