Ginza is a popular district among foreign tourists visiting Tokyo.
According to a survey by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Ginza is such a popular tourist destination that it ranks first in “most anticipated place” and third in “most satisfied place”.
'In this article, we will explain why Ginza is so popular among Tokyo tourists and what Ginza is famous for.
What is Ginza famous for?
Ginza is a famous and popular spot visited by many tourists from Japan as well as foreign tourists.
There are many places to go shopping, enjoy Japanese cuisine, and see traditional Japanese culture.
Ginza is famous for its fashion
Ginza is the center of fashion, and its main target audience is distinguished adults.
Many foreign brand stores line the streets, including Armani's Ginza Tower, Gucci, Bulgari, and Chanel, to name a few.
Also attracting attention are long-established department stores such as Ginza Mitsukoshi, which opened in 1930, and Matsuya, which opened in 1925, as well as commercial complexes such as Wako Ginza Honkan, which is considered a landmark of Ginza, and GINAZASIX, which houses over 240 stores.
A leisurely stroll through Ginza, with its many stores, is an enjoyable experience.
In Japan, simply wandering the streets of Ginza is called “Gin-bura,” and is a popular way for adults to spend an elegant holiday.
If you come to Tokyo, you should definitely take a stroll through Ginza while window shopping.
Ginza is famous for its Japanese cuisine
Ginza is also characterized by its many famous Japanese restaurants.
In particular, there are many high-class “ryotei” restaurants, where you can enjoy a meal with a Japanese garden in front of you or kaiseki cuisine in a tasteful Japanese house.
In Ginza alone, more than 60 restaurants have been featured in the Michelin Guide, making Ginza a treasure trove of culinary delights.
Ginza is famous for its traditional culture
Ginza is also full of facilities where you can witness traditional Japanese performing arts, such as the Kabuki-za Theater and Kanze Noh Theater.
Kabuki and Noh are very different, and each has its own unique charm.
Kabuki is a form of ‘play and dance’ that was widely popular during the Edo period (1603-1868), while Noh is a form of drama that is much older, having been developed in the Muromachi period (1336 - 1573), and is performed mainly through singing and dancing.
If you like the gorgeous, easy-to-understand development even for beginners, try “Kabuki,” and if you like a more relaxed atmosphere, try “Noh.
Let's go sightseeing in Ginza's famous "Ginza-dori (Ginza Chuo-dori)"!
As mentioned above, Ginza has many stores where you can enjoy fashion, food, and traditional culture, and the entire district is so large that you may be at a loss as to where to go.
In such cases, try the famous “Ginza-dori (Ginza Chuo-dori),” the street where everything is gathered.
“Ginza-dori (Ginza Chuo-dori)” is a “pedestrian paradise” on weekends, national holidays, and holidays where the street are open to pedestrians and cars are not allowed.
The approximately 1.1-km stretch of road from the Ginza-dori Exit intersection to the Ginza 8-chome intersection is a pedestrian-only road, making it a perfect place for adults to stroll around Ginza on foot, also known as Gin-bura.
During the pedestrian paradise hours, you can take your time and enjoy sightseeing and photography, so it is a good idea to visit Ginza on weekends and holidays.
The hours of Ginza's Chuo-dori pedestrian paradise are from noon to 6 pm during April-September, and noon to 5 pm for October-March.
Ginza is also famous for its history
As you can see, Ginza, one of Tokyo's most popular tourist destinations, has many places where you can enjoy the best of Japan, including shopping, dining, and traditional Japanese performing arts.
Whether it is your first time in Tokyo or you have been here several times, we hope you will have a wonderful time in Ginza, a town for distinguished adults!
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