Ginza
Neighbourhood · Ginza, Tokyo

Ginza

Photo: Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Ginza centers on wide avenues with flagship outlets for brands such as Chanel, Dior and Sony. It also holds the Kabuki-za theater and several art galleries. Visitors should note the pedestrian-only zones on weekends and the seasonal sales in January and July.

On day 3 of Tokyo: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required
Time needed
Two to four hours
Best time
Weekdays to avoid weekend crowds
Getting there
Ginza Station on the Hibiya, Marunouchi and Ginza subway lines

Itineraries with Ginza

Day 3 of Tokyo: Weekend Escape

Tsukiji, Ginza and the palace

How Ginza fits into a day.
  1. 8:00Tsukiji Outer MarketTsukiji
  2. 10:30Imperial Palace East GardensChiyoda
  3. 13:00Tokyo StationMarunouchi
  4. 15:00GinzaGinza
See all 3 days
Advertisement
Ad space · 728 × 90

Ginza questions

Is Ginza expensive?

Many stores sell luxury goods at high prices but department stores also offer mid-range options and food halls.

What to do in Ginza?

Shop along Chuo Dori, visit the Kabuki-za for a performance and explore the Sony Building exhibits.

How long to spend in Ginza?

Most visitors cover the main streets in two to three hours.

More places on this trip