Ginza Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Ginza showing a city, modern architecture and signage
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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Our pick of the best Ginza Hotel Deals

KOKO HOTEL Ginza 1chome
KOKO HOTEL Ginza 1chome
3.5 out of 5
1-9-5, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$156 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$156
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (881 reviews)
"Great location, walking distance fo everything, convenience store across the road, mcdonalds down the street. Rooms are cosy and comfortable."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

KOKO HOTEL Ginza 1chome
Hotel Gracery Ginza
Hotel Gracery Ginza
4 out of 5
7-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$200 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location. Have stayed here twice now and would stay again"

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$437 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$437
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Convenient to subway and all sites in tokyo"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome
3 out of 5
7-11-12 Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Fully refundable
The price is AU$179 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
30 Apr - 1 May
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The room is small if I open my suitcase then I have to jump over it on my way to bed."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Sotetsu Fresa Inn Ginza Nanachome
the b ginza
the b ginza
3.5 out of 5
8-12-13 Ginza, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$549 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
AU$549
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,097 reviews)
"i enjoyed how the hotel was walkable distance to train stations and also how it was next to a donki quixote"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

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Hotel Musse Ginza Meitetsu
Hotel Musse Ginza Meitetsu
3.5 out of 5
7-12-9 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$227 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$227
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff are friendly ,the hotel is very convenient and clean"

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Hotel Musse Ginza Meitetsu
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4.5/5(23 area reviews)

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4.5/5(211 area reviews)

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5/5(13 area reviews)

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4.5/5(206 area reviews)

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4.5/5(84 area reviews)

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4.5/5(30 area reviews)

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