Ginza Area

Ginza image

In the Edo period, the Ginza was lined with exchange shops.
It also prospered as a source of Western culture.
An area where top overseas brand stores and long-established stores coexist

In 1612 (1612), the Edo Shogunate established a silver coin foundry in this area, and the current Ginza Street was lined with currency exchangers. "Ginza" is the name of the government office that handles silver coins, and the government office that handles gold coins (koban) was called "Kinza". It became Ginza as a town name in 1869 (1869), and at this time Shinryogaecho 1-chome became Ginza 1-chome. In this history, Ginza has many monuments that promoted the modernization of Japan, including historic sites from the Edo period, and an explanation version has been set up to guide those who take a walk.

In addition, the downtown area, which has prospered as a center of Western culture from an early age, is the most sophisticated and fashionable city in Japan, and famous stores such as top overseas brand shops and long-established stores that have continued for generations are lined up mainly on Chuo-dori. The pedestrian paradise, which is crowded with many people on weekends, has been held for the first time in Japan in 1970 (1970) between the Ginza Doriguchi intersection and the Ginza 8-chome intersection, and is still popular as a place for people to relax.

Ginza

Ginza is a silver coin foundry, and since it was moved from Sunpu (Shizuoka) to this area (now around Ginza 2-chome) in 1612 (1612), it was commonly called Ginza, and it became the town name in 1869 (1869), Shinryogaecho 1-chome became Ginza 1-chome. After the Meiji era, gas lights, willow trees, and carriages cut off the tip of Civilization and enlightenment, and eventually developed into the largest downtown area in Japan with cafes, bars and luxury shops. After the war, department stores expanded one after another. It is commonly called Ginza Hatcho, and it became the main street famous in the world.

Pick up sightseeing spots and popularity! Featuring Tourist Attractions and Popular Spots!

See everything
See everything
See everything
See everything
See everything
See everything

Let’s look at other areas too! Area map

Nihonbashi, Kyobashi, Kayabacho

[Main tourist attractions]
Nihonbashi-Japan Road Signpost
Bank of Japan and Museum of Money
Mitsui Memorial Museum
Artizon Museum
Long-established and famous shops
River cruise

Ginza

[Main tourist attractions]
4, Ginza Intersection
Kabuki-Za
Pedestrian Parade (Ginza Street)
The birthplace of Ginza
Tour of Ginza Hatcho-jinja Shrine
Gallery

Ningyocho, Kodemmacho, Yokoyamacho, Higashinihombashi

[Main tourist attractions]
amazake Yokocho
Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods
Wholesale district
Yagenbori fudoson
Bettara City

Tsukiji, Hatchobori, Akashicho, Shinkawa

[Main tourist attractions]
Tsukiji Outer Market
Hamarikyu Onshi Garden
Tsukiji Honganji
Namiki-jinja Shrine
Sumida River Bridge Tour

Tsukuda, Tsukishima, Harumi, Kachidoki, Toyoumi-cho

[Main tourist attractions]
Tsukishima Monja Street
Sumiyoshi-jinja Shirine
Sumida River Terrace
Tsukuda Kobashi
Harumi Wharf