15 Best Things to Do in Ginza
From Tsukiji Market to Ginza Shopping Street, Best Things to Do in Ginza Tokyo
The most luxury and sophisticated district of Tokyo, Ginza is where high-standard department stores, boutiques, art galleries and restaurants gather. The perfect town for shopping and dining is mixed with traditional Japanese culture as represented by Kabukiza Theater.
It’s also very close to the former world’s biggest fish market “Tsukiji Fish Market” where you can still enjoy the fresh seafood including Sushi and Sashimi. Here are best things to do in Ginza area, Tokyo!
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1. Ginza High-Street
Ginza high-street is called “Chuo Dori (central avenue)” which is approx 1 km long lined up with massive department stores and high-end brand boutiques. It’s Tokyo’s most luxury and sophisticated shopping district.
More info ▶ Ginza Shopping Guide: 15 Best Shops in Ginza
2. UNIQLO GINZA
UNIQLO is a popular Japanese fashion retailer, and UNIQLO’s biggest flagship shop as UNIQLO Ginza is located in Ginza high street.
More info ▶ 5 Must-Buy Items at UNIQLO GINZA
3. Kabukiza
Kabuki is one of the most recognisable Japanese traditions. Kabukiza is a complex building to represent Kabuki to the world. It consists of Kabuki theatre, gallery, shops and restaurants.
More info ▶ KABUKIZA: Traditional Kabuki Theatre in Tokyo
4. Ginza Six
There are lots of shopping complexes in Ginza including long-established department stores and luxurious international brand stores. Ginza Six has been a new iconic shopping spot in Ginza taking the place of the Matsuzakaya department store, which closed after 88 years, since it was founded in the center of the town in 2017. There are various cutting-edge shops and restaurant in the sophisticated unique building in addition to Ginza Six Garden on the rooftop, Noh Theater and Tourist Service Center. Ginza Six is an ideal place to go to get the latest luxury trends in Tokyo.
5. Art Aquarium Ginza
The Art Aquarium is a new type of aquarium that combines goldfish and art with light, sound and fragrance effects. Temporary exhibitions of Art Aquarium were held in several times in past during summer, and due to its popularity, the permanent facility first opened in Ninhonbashi, Tokyo in 2020, then relocated to the current location in Ginza. The Art Aquarium Museum features a large number of colourful goldfish in fish tanks in different shapes and sizes, featuring various themes of Japanese culture. Visitors can immerse into the space filled with illumination, music and incense. It is located on the eighth floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi.