Ginza, Japan

15 Best Things to Do in Ginza

Start with these 15 and you have seen the Ginza that travelers rate highest.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 35 tracked Ginza places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Sony Building

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Sony Building in Ginza is a multi-story showroom and retail space that has been a symbol of Japanese technological innovation since 1966.

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  2. Ginza Itoya Hontren

    MarketFree entry

    Ginza Itoya Hontren is a legendary stationery store located in the upscale Ginza district of Tokyo.

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  3. Matsuya Ginza

    MarketFree entry

    Matsuya Ginza is a historic department store located in the heart of Tokyo's upscale Ginza district.

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  4. Nissan Crossing

    MuseumFree entry

    Nissan Crossing is a flagship brand experience center located in the heart of Tokyo's upscale Ginza district, occupying the first two floors of the Ginza Place building.

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  5. Ginza Namiki-dori

    LandmarkFree entry

    Ginza Namiki-dori is a prestigious street in the heart of Tokyo's Ginza district, renowned for its upscale shopping and elegant ambiance.

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  6. Tokyu Plaza Ginza

    MarketFree entry

    Tokyu Plaza Ginza is a contemporary shopping and dining destination located in the heart of Tokyo's upscale Ginza district.

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  7. Kabukiza Gallery

    Museum

    Kabukiza Gallery is a compact but fascinating museum located on the fifth floor of the iconic Kabukiza Tower in Tokyo's Ginza district.

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  8. Ginza Akebono Ginza Honten

    MarketFree entry

    Ginza Akebono Ginza Honten is a beloved market stall in the heart of Tokyo's upscale Ginza district, renowned for its artisanal kamaboko, steamed or grilled fish cakes made from fresh white fish.

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  9. Hiroshima Brand Shop TAU

    MarketFree entry

    Hiroshima Brand Shop TAU is a specialty market located in the upscale Ginza district, designed to showcase the best products from Hiroshima Prefecture.

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  10. Kabukiza Tower

    LandmarkFree entry

    Kabukiza Tower is a striking high-rise in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo's upscale shopping and entertainment district.

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  11. Tir na nOg

    Sight

    Tir na nOg is an authentic Irish pub located in the basement of the Cheers Ginza building, just a short walk from Ginza Station.

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  12. Yamaha Hall

    LandmarkFree entry

    Located in the upscale Ginza district, Yamaha Hall is a compact yet acoustically superb venue that hosts classical and jazz concerts, as well as recitals.

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  13. Suzuran-dori

    NeighborhoodFree entry

    Suzuran-dori, or Lily of the Valley Street, is a narrow, tree-lined lane in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo's upscale shopping district.

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  14. Waspa

    Sight

    Waspa is a distinctive attraction located on the fifth floor of the Miss Paris building in Ginza, Tokyo's upscale shopping and entertainment district.

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  15. Facia Ginza Tokyo

    Sight

    Facia Ginza Tokyo is a high-end facial salon located in the upscale Ginza district of Tokyo, near the Nihonbashi area.

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Off the beaten path

3 hidden gems in Ginza

Like Enwsp Tokyo Ginza and ABC Cooking Studio plus International Ginza Five Studio, loved by reviewers, skipped by tour groups.

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Get outdoors

12 outdoor adventures near Ginza

Yoyogi Park (7 km away) and more, all within 100 km.

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Costs nothing

15 free things to do in Ginza

Verified free entry, Sony Building included.

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