Travelling Tokyo: Ginza
Are you brand minded and like shopping? Ginza is probably can be your shopping haven. Right after you are out from the station, hundreds of branded shop and boutiques are scattered all around Ginza. Chanel, Mikimoto, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Tiffany, Itoya, BVLGARI, Hermes, Coach, Dior, Cartier, Gucci, you name it! You can’t get bored shopping there.
If you don’t like shopping, there are many opportunities to experience Japanese Culture, many traditional and modern Japanese Theaters located here.
If you are an Apple fans, Apple Centre is located here too, a big 3 levels glass shop. Just like Apple Centers around the world you can find all Apple products here.
A Sony fans? You Sony building is here too. You can see all the latest and upcoming products from Sony, and even you can buy them, they have products designated to overseas buyers, so you no need to worries about power voltage and compatibility.
Here are some famous destinations in Ginza you should visit:
• Ginza 4Chrome Intersection (B-2)
The famous intersection between Chuo-Dori St and Harumi-Dori St, where you usually see in photographs, post card or magazine, is a perfect start a Ginza walk.
How to get there:
- Short walk from Ginza Subway Sta. (G09) on Ginza Line exit A1-10.
- A minute walk from Ginza Subway Sta. (H08) on Hibiya Line Exit B1.
- 3 minutes walk from Ginza Subway Sta. (M16) on Manorouchi Line Exit C3-4.
• Kabukiza (C-3)
The theater performs Kabuki, Japan original theatrical art. Earphones guide is available for those who are not familiar with Kabuki.
How to get there:
- Short walk from Higashi Ginza Subway Sta. (G09) (A11) on Hibiya Asakusa Line exit A3.
- 3 minutes walk from Ginza Subway Sta. (G09) on Ginza Line exit A3-8.
• Tsukiji Fish Market (D-3)
You can’t afford miss it if you are seafood lover. Fresh catch of day, fresh on your table to eat. Tsukiji Fish Market is the largest fish market in Japan. You can also stroll at Jogai outdoor market right on the fish market.
How to get there:
- Short walk from Tsukiji Shijo Subway Sta. (E18) on Oedo Line exit A1.
- 10 minutes walk from Higashi Ginza Subway Sta. (H09) on Hibiya/ Asakusa Line exit 6.
• Sony Building (B-2)
Place to visit for Sony fans, there are a showroom, restaurant, events, a place to buy Sony products.
The new final fantasy also can be found here.
How to get there:
- Short walk from Ginza Subway Sta. (G09) (H08) (M16) on Oedo Line exit A1.
- 10 minutes walk from Higashi Ginza Subway Sta. (H09) on Ginza, Hibiya, Marunouchi Line exit B9.
Get the Ginza map below for a complete reference:
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July 6th, 2010 at 4:58 pm
To myself there is practically nothing more special in comparison with doing some fishing, anytime I get the chance.I enjoy the serenity and quiet inside my interest, as others do I am certain. Many thanks for your appealing reviews I enjoy reading them so much. Thanks.