Ginza Travel Guide

Guide to Ginza, Tokyo luxury shopping and dining district.

Quick Facts

Best for: Luxury shopping, fine dining, galleries
Time needed: 2-4 hours
Station: Ginza Station

Overview

Ginza Travel Guide - Image 2 — Photo by Basile Morin / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Ginza is Tokyo upscale district with flagship stores, department stores, and high-end restaurants. Chuo-dori becomes pedestrian-only on weekends.

How to Enjoy

Shopping

Mitsukoshi and Matsuya department stores. Flagship stores for global luxury brands. Ginza Six mall.

Exterior view of the historic Mitsukoshi department store in Ginza — Mitsukoshi Ginza — Photo by 番記者 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

Dining

Ginza Travel Guide - Image 3 — Photo by Jorge Láscar from Australia / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0

High concentration of Michelin-starred restaurants. Sushi, tempura, and kaiseki establishments.

Getting There

From Narita Airport (NRT)

Recommended (Premium): Take the 🔴 Narita Express (N’EX) from Terminal 1 or 2 to Tokyo Station in approximately 60 minutes. From Tokyo Station, transfer to the 🔴 Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line for one stop to Ginza Station, or take a short taxi ride. Terminal 3 users should take the shuttle bus to Terminal 2 first. Mid-range: The 🟠 Keisei Access Express offers direct service to Higashi-Ginza Station (via Toei Asakusa Line through-service) in approximately 75–90 minutes. Budget: The 🔵 Keisei Main Line to Ueno followed by a transfer to the 🟠 Tokyo Metro Ginza Line takes approximately 90–100 minutes.

From Haneda Airport (HND)

Recommended (Mid-range): Take the 🔴 Keikyu Line from any terminal (T1, T2, T3). Look for trains with through-service to the Toei Asakusa Line, which stop directly at Higashi-Ginza Station in approximately 30–40 minutes. This is the fastest and most convenient train option. Premium: Airport Limousine Buses serve major hotels in the Ginza area directly from all terminals.

From Major Stations

From Tokyo Station: Take the 🔴 Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line directly to Ginza Station (approximately 3 minutes). Alternatively, Ginza is approximately a 10–15 minute walk from the Yaesu Exit.
From Shinjuku Station: Take the 🔴 Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line directly to Ginza Station (approximately 20 minutes).
From Shibuya Station: Take the 🟠 Tokyo Metro Ginza Line directly to Ginza Station (approximately 15–20 minutes).

Local Access

The district is served by Ginza Station (🟠 Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, 🔴 Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line) and Higashi-Ginza Station (🩷 Toei Asakusa Line). For JR Pass holders, Yurakucho Station (served by the 🟢 JR Yamanote Line) is approximately a 5-minute walk from the main Ginza crossing. IC cards (Suica, PASMO) are accepted on all transport options.

Sources

GO TOKYO – Ginza

Last updated: 2026-02-03