I love my tonkatsu (fried pork cutlets) and when I'm in Ginza, I often eat here. If you've got people with various tastes and preferences, this might be a good choice. This casual all-around Japanese eatery is a good place for a lively dinner in Ginza.
Located right in the heart of the ritzy Ginza district, the elegantly-decorated Misono Ginza Store serves up extravagant teppanyaki courses centered around Kobe beef.
The sushi is excellent and they are at home with foreign diners. Kyubey has long been a favorite of wealthy travelers for high-end sushi in Ginza. A great option if you’re craving udon in the Tsukiji Market area and don’t feel like sushi. How’s this for pivoting your business – Daitsune switched from selling vegetables to serving up tasty bowls of udon noodles and vegetable tempura. The shoyu (soy sauce-based soup) ramen here is a tasty way to fill up for lunch or dinner while exploring Ginza. Though the original owner passed away at the age of 104 in March 2018, the coffee continues to be excellent. Look for the beige bricks and the set back entrance.Ĭafé de L’Ambre in Ginza is a legendary coffeehouse that’s been in operation since 1948. It's not cheap but it's worth it for a memorable splurge.
This is a refined and dignified sushi restaurant on the north side of Ginza. The soup is thick and rich and the crispy gyoza are out of this world! I love the ramen at Ippudo and this Ginza branch is a good place to try it. Go for the signature sea bream chazuke, and bargain lunches that won’t require you to sell a kidney. With its nondescript entrance and zero signage, top kaiseki restaurant Uchiyama is tricky to find, but well worth the effort. This approachable and excellent sushi restaurant is a great place for a delectable sushi lunch or dinner in Ginza. Ginza is very close to the Tokyo Station and Marunouchi Area, so consider eating there if you want to save a bit of money. Keep in mind that Ginza is an upscale district, so prices here tend to be on the high side. This graphic media gallery is not a big-name attraction but it's worth stopping by when in the area to see if the current exhibit looks interesting. It's worth having a look from outside and you should definitely try to take in at least one act of a show if you can (inquire with your hotel concierge or simply ask at the ticket counter here). The newly renovated Kabukiza is Tokyo's main venue for kabuki. These two streets should be the first places you explore in Ginza, before branching out into the smaller lanes that are lined with boutiques and restaurants. It runs from the famous Sukiyabashi Intersection down toward Tsukiji, crossing Chuo-dori midway. Harumi-dori is the other main shopping avenue of Ginza. It runs roughly east and west, crossing Harumi-dori at the corner where you will find Wako and Mitsukoshi department stores. So in addition to the sights listed in this section, I recommend skipping down to the Shopping section below for some ideas for places to visit.Ĭhuo-dori, which means "Central Street," is the main shopping avenue of Ginza. And, of course, shopping is the real attraction in Ginza. Just strolling the streets and soaking it all up is the thing to do here. Rather, you should experience Ginza in its entirety. Ginza is not about visiting specific tourist attractions.