Ginza

FamousEveryone goes here. We cover what the guidebooks skip: when it is quiet, and what is worth your time next door.

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Ginza est le quartier commerçant le plus élégant de Tokyo, où les boutiques de grandes marques côtoient des magasins centenaires de papeterie (Itoya, 1904), des grands magasins (Mitsukoshi, 1673) et des galeries d'art. Le week-end, l'avenue Chuo-dori est fermée à la circulation.

Our angle on Ginza

Nobody else is going here

Everyone within a mile of Ginza is going to Ginza. Here are 4 places within 23km of it that almost nobody writes about — straight-line distances from our own catalogue, not travel times.

Informations essentielles

Horaires d'ouverture

Department stores: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Weekend pedestrian zone: Sat–Sun 12:00–5:00 PM

Fermé: No regular closures (most shops open daily)

Tarif d'entrée

Free to walk | Shopping optional

Meilleure saison

Year-round | Weekend pedestrian zone (Hokoten) Apr–Sep for street strolling

Durée de visite

1,5–3 heures

Comment s'y rendre

Informations d'accès

Station Ginza (métro Ginza/Marunouchi/Hibiya). Accès libre. Boutiques : 10h00–20h00. Zone piétonne du week-end : 12h00–17h00.

Guide d'initié

**Luxury shopping:** Ginza Six (ギンザシックス, 13 floors) is the district's flagship mall — Dior, Fendi, Valentino, and 240+ brands. The rooftop garden offers views over Ginza. Wako (和光, iconic clock tower building) is a 90-year-old department store selling watches, jewelry, and luxury goods. Prices are international luxury level (not discounted) but selection and service are exceptional. Tax-free shopping available (bring passport). **Traditional artisan shops:** Itoya (伊東屋, 12 floors) is Japan's premier stationery store — pens, notebooks, washi tape, and office supplies of obsessive quality. **Ginza sushi:** The district has 200+ sushi restaurants, including Michelin-starred establishments. Sushi Aoki (鮨あおき, 2 Michelin stars, omakase ¥25,000-40,000) and Sushi Yoshitake (鮨よしたけ, 3 stars, ¥35,000-50,000) are top-tier. For accessible quality, Sushi Zanmai (すしざんまい, 24-hour, ¥2,000-5,000) is a reliable chain. Reservations essential for high-end shops (book 1-3 months ahead via hotel concierge).

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