The Wako building’s curved stone front and clock tower at the crossing
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Where to stay in Ginza

Ginza is the oldest of Tokyo's smart districts and it carries itself accordingly: a main street of long-established department stores known for their service, the Ginza Six complex of fashion houses and restaurants, and Kabukiza, the grand house of kabuki. On weekends and national holidays traffic is banned from the main street and it becomes a pedestrian promenade. It is the calmest central address in the city, and the most expensive.

Price level · Luxury

Area scorecard

Scored 0–10 by Where Stay Guide. No overall total: every traveller weights these differently.

Sightseeing
7.4
Walkability
8.8
Transport
9.0
Food
8.6
Nightlife
6.4
Quietness
6.8
Families
6.0
Value
4.2
Airport / station
8.6
First trip
8.0

Best for

  • Couples
  • Shopping and dining
  • Kabuki and theatre
  • Travellers who want a calm central base
  • Short, comfortable stays

Choose elsewhere if

  • You are on a budget
  • You want nightlife on your doorstep
  • You want a neighbourhood with everyday life in it

Our picks in Ginza