Ginza is a vibrant district in Tokyo, known for its upscale shopping, dining, and cultural spots. Here are some things you can do
Shopping in Ginza
Ginza is Tokyo’s luxury shopping hub, home to flagship stores for global brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Gucci. The louis Vuttion store here also has a cafe called Le Cafe V. If you're into high-end fashion or just window shopping, this area is a must-see. You can also find unique department stores like Mitsukoshi and Ginza Six, which have both luxury and more accessible brands. If you are into stationeries, the Itoya Ginza is a six floor building with all of your stationeries accessories needs.
Nissan Crossing Ginza
Automotive Fans can visit Nissan Crossing Ginza where latest models are exhibited and they also showcase featured Nissan past production in rotation according to the theme. Upstairs you can visit the Nissan cafe well known for its latte with images as well as shopping for Nissan branded collectibles.
Art Galleries & Museums
Ginza has a thriving art scene. You can visit the Shiseido Gallery, Ginza Gallery, or Pola Museum Annex for contemporary and traditional art exhibitions.
Kabuki-za Theatre
If you're interested in traditional Japanese culture, catch a performance at the Kabuki-za Theatre, where you can experience Kabuki, a classical Japanese dance-drama. You can also purchase tickets for a single act if you don’t want to commit to the full performance.
Tsukiji Outer Market
While Tsukiji’s inner wholesale market has relocated, the outer market is still thriving near Ginza. You can explore fresh seafood stalls and enjoy sushi, sashimi, and other Japanese delicacies.
Ginza has incredible food options. Whether you’re looking for a Michelin-star restaurant or more casual dining, you can find everything here. Don’t miss the high-end sushi and tempura, or indulge in a traditional kaiseki meal.
Ginza Kagari (銀座篝)
Known for its luxurious tori paitan (rich chicken broth) ramen.
Chukasoba Ginza Hachigou
One of the best ramen shop in Tokyo awarded One Michelin Star.
Age 3 Ginza
One of the viral shop in instagram, Age 3 is popular for its stuffed sandwich, both savoury and sweet.
Ginza Bairin (銀座梅林)
Famous for tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet). Their katsudon is a must-try.
L’Osier
A three-Michelin-star French restaurant with exquisite multi-course meals.
Kura Sushi
An affordable revolving sushi chain in Japan, Kura Sushi Ginza offers various nigiri and dishes.
Coffee Shop in Ginza
Glitch Coffee
Glitch Coffee fourth branch in Japan, the Ginza store has a sleek black exterior with minimalist wooden interior. Glitch is known for its light-roast, single-origin coffee beans that are all roasted in-house at its Jimbocho location. Pick one out of their 15 beans varieties.
Bongen Coffee
Located inside a small alley, Bongen serves great espresso, with matcha and houjicha latte combinations available. Bongen has 5 different levels of beans depending on if you want a light roast all the way up to the darkest. I had their Uganda medium roast Bongen Latte and I really like how the flavours are balanced.
Hotels in Ginza
Ginza is a fantastic area with a mix of luxury, modernity, and old-world charm. If you’re looking for hotels there, here are a few options depending on your budget and preferences:
Luxury Hotels in Ginza
The Peninsula Tokyo is one of the top luxury hotels in Ginza, offering impeccable service, spacious rooms, and amazing views of the city.
A high-end hotel known for its stunning design, amazing food, and excellent spa,
Mandarin Oriental Tokyo never dissapoint.
Located in the Tokyo Midtown complex,
The Ritz-Carlton Tokyo combines luxury with views of the city and Mount Fuji on clear days.
Designed by well known architects Ian Schrager and Kengo Kuma, guest can relax in one of their 86 guest rooms at
Tokyo Edition Ginza.
Boutique Hotels in Ginza
A comfortable and relaxing guest room with muji color tones, design, and products? this
Muji Hotel Ginza experience is one of a kind.
- Hotel Musse Ginza Meitetsu
A stylish boutique hotel that blends modern design with traditional Japanese elements. It’s known for its cozy, well-appointed rooms and great location, making it ideal for those who want to explore the area while staying in comfort.
A modern hotel that’s great for both business and leisure travelers, with good amenities and located near the shopping and dining scene.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier – Offers a more affordable luxury experience, with sleek rooms and great views of the Tokyo skyline.
Monterey Hotel Ginza is conveniently located 1 minute away from Ginza Itchome Station (metro Hibiya line) It is a no fuss hotel located in the heart of Ginza. You can view my full review
here.
It looks like there is a lot to see, experience, eat, and enjoy in Ginza! I have not read anything before about this place, but it is somewhere I'd like to learn more about, and visit!
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This trip looked incredible. Ginza looks like a great area to shop in and we have a LV cafe here in NY now too. I would love to see Kabuki one day. And oh my the food all looks SO good. I bet the ramen is on another level.
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