Ginza, the upscale area of high fashion brand shops and luxury department stores in Tokyo. Apart from being one of Tokyo's more popular shopping districts Ginza has other things to offer as well. For example, the Kabuki-za Theater that opened its doors for the first time in 1889, is an iconic symbol of Ginza and was the first kabuki theater in Japan that started using electric lighting.
Are you ready to engulf yourself in this luxurious and classic area of the city? Here is a list of the top things to do and places to visit in Ginza and around.
Ginza
Enjoy shopping for made in Japan goods
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| Address | Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://www.ginza.jp/?lang=en |
Yurakucho
Yurakucho is a place for adults, that is both reasonable and expensive. Enjoy it as much as you like.
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| Address | Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
Marunouchi
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The evolved business district with an eye for a fine view and enjoyment
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| Address | Marunochi , Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Website | http://www.marunouchi.com/e/shop?type=top |
Sony Building
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Sony’s Ginza showroom where you can try out its latest technology
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 11:00 AM ~ 07:00 PM ) [close] January 1st and 2 non-calendar days per year (please refer to homepage) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Sony Bldg 5 Chome-3-1 Ginza, Chūō-ku, Tōkyō See map |
| Telephone | 03-3573-2371 |
| Website | http://www.sonybuilding.jp/e/ |
Kabuki-za
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Kabuki-za, the world’s foremost theater for kabuki
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| Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) 9:30am-6:30pm・10:00am-6:00pm（sales office） 8:00am-9:30pm（food and miscellaneous items※until after the end of the performance） Times will vary depending on the performance program [close] 12/30-1/1 No scheduled holidays. Please check the official homepage. |
| Price | Ticket prices will differ depending on the performance The souvenir shop and restaurants inside the theater can be entered for free |
| Address | 4-12-15 Ginza, Chūō-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3545-6800 |
| Website | http://www.kabuki-bito.jp/eng/top.html |
Tokyo Marathon
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30,000 people running through the middle of Tokyo
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| Business Hours | Please refer to the official homepage in advance because times and schedule will change depending on the year. |
| Address | 東京都庁舎,2-8-1, Nishishinjuku , Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-5772-7667 |
| Website | http://www.tokyo42195.org/2015en/ |
Sanno Festival (Tokyo)
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An Edo festival that features a magnificent procession through the streets which resembles a picture scroll at the beginning of summer in the heart of Tokyo
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| Business Hours | Changes are possible depending on the year that it is held |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 日枝神社,2-10-5, Nagatacho , Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 03-3581-2471 |
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