Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Nihonbashi / Ginza Area

  • Kabukiza Theatre
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    4.5
    1016 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 4-12-15
    This theater located in the Ginza area of Tokyo's Chuo City is dedicated solely to kabuki. The current building is the fifth iteration of the Kabuki-za, having undergone reconstruction and remodeling in accordance with destruction by fire, repairs, and changing eras since it opened in 1889. In addition to the many types of seats from the first floor box seats to the third floor seats, on the fourth floor are the popular “hito-maku miseki,” special seats that allow people to see any one act of a kabuki play. The building's Japanese-style exterior with its tiled roof and balustrades makes for a splendid balance with the Kabukiza Tower that stands behind it and the Ginza streetscapes. In the basement is the Kobikicho Plaza with souvenir shops and restaurants.

    To let others know incase you share my characteristics - I am queer/trans, overweight, tattooed, use a walking stick with limited mobility, white british. We needed to pick up our tickets from under...

  • Matsuya Ginza
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    4.0
    311 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 3-6-1
    This is a department store located in the Ginza district of Tokyo’s Chuo City whose roots lie in the Tsuruya Gofuku store that was started in Yokohama in 1869. The exterior walls that switched over to all LED-lighting in September 2006 have made the store become a new landmark among Ginza’s night scenery. The store is home to world famous brands such as Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, as well as select shops carrying high quality items. The food merchandise area that spans two full floors is bustling with visitors returning from work or shopping.

    A local department store not that well known nor expanded outside japan. Typical store with all the major departments. Was looking for a stationery but they don’t appear to have. Each department...

  • Shinbashi Enbujo
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    4.0
    106 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 6-18-2
    This theater in the Ginza district of Tokyo's Chuo City was built in 1925. Constructed as a place to showcase the arts of Shinbashi geisha, it is now used to stage a variety of programs with a focus on kabuki, shinpa (new drama) and shin-kigeki (a new comedy troupe). The Shinbashi geisha's Azuma Odori, which is held every year for four days in May, is popular as a spring tradition in Tokyo in which guests can catch a glimpse of the culture in Japan's traditional pleasure quarters which are normally off-limits to first-timers. There are bento meals boxes to enjoy the tradition of the Shinbashi pleasure quarters and a complete cafeteria menu inside the theater.

    We were lucky enough to catch a show on 26 May 2019. (Only on for 4 days in Tokyo, I believe.) It consisted of 30 minutes dancing, then an intermission of 30 minutes (during which you could eat...

  • Meijiza
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    4.0
    123 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Nihombashihamachou 2-31-1
    Located just nearby the A2 exit of Hamacho Station, this is a playhouse that has been well-loved since it was established in 1873. Widely known as a hall for kabuki and shinpa (new drama), it is now host to a variety of performances including kayo concerts, contemporary drama, and musicals. The modern exterior of the Hamacho Center Building accommodates the internal appearance that retains the influence of Japanese-style architecture, and inside are a number of facilities such as a café, lounge, and long-established wagashi (Japanese sweets) shop that visitors can enjoy during the intermission. The Meijiza traditional taste of the Maku-no-uchi bento is the real pleasure of going to this theater.

    I really liked this show, especially its music. The whole show was a nice combination of some kabuki, dance, swordplay and some anime.

  • GINZA SIX
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    4.5
    6 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuo-ku Ginza 6-10-1
    The largest shopping complex in the Ginza district featuring world-class luxury brands and top gourmet dining. About 240 brands are represented in the 13-story building with six basement floors. It has a diversity of shops devoted to fashion, lifestyle, food, and more, and there are lots of items and programs that you'll only find there. The central atrium has installations from world-renowned artists and the space garners a great deal of attention any time these change.

    東京三大かりんとうの一つ、、「ゆしま花月」の姉妹店でGINZA SIXの地下2階に店舗があります。本店では取り扱いのない3種類(こはく、まゆずみ、あま)のかりんとうを販売しています。 缶のデザインが凝っていて、赤を貴重としたパッケージが美しく高級感があるので、年上の方への手土産として利用しました...

  • Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall
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    3.5
    30 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Nihombashimuromachi 2-2-1
    This multipurpose event hall located in the Nihombashi Muromachi district of Tokyo’s Chuo City is often used for business functions such as exhibitions and seminars. There are 690 seats in theater style which can be adapted to 432 seats in a classroom style. Additionally, it can be used for a wide range of purposes including gatherings, parties, concerts, yose (traditional entertainment) and theater. Every summer the Art Aquarium event is held here with the theme of “Edo, Coolness of Kingyo (Japanese goldfish),” which is well-attended as a reminder of summer in Nihombashi.

    友達が良かった!とのことで、他の友達と行きました。 印象派の画家の方々の作品が、会場全面に広がっていく、不思議な感じでした。30分ほどで、又、同じものが見れます。私達は、2回観ました。はじめは、真ん中の後ろの方で。次は、丸いクッション型のイスを、もって前のはじに移動しました。 あまり近くを見ているとよってしまいそうだったので、遠くをみてみたり。想像力を働かせて、自分の世界に入れます。 実際に昔、パ...

  • Tokyu Plaza Ginza
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 5-2-1
    This commercial facility facing Ginza’s Sukiyabashi intersection opened as a new Ginza landmark in 2016. It has a distinctive exterior based on a motif of Edo-kiriko (a type of faceted glass from Edo that is a traditional craft), and even features a comfortable lounge in which guests are free to relax as well as a rooftop terrace. Inside the building are a diverse collection of restaurants and shops including miscellaneous goods and duty-free shops based around fashion. HINKA RINKA, a fashion select store targeting adult women, occupies floors three to five and is quite popular. The basement floor is directly connected to Ginza Station.
  • COREDO Nihonbashi
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Nihombashi 1-4-1
    This is a commercial facility located on the lower floors of the skyscraper “Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building” in Nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo. All the five floors in the facility are stores popular with women such as famous casual brands, shops dealing with fashion and unique miscellaneous goods, beauty salons, and cosmetics shops. The restaurant street with a choice of Japanese, Western, Chinese, and ethnic food is open until 11 pm, and is perfect for dinner after work.
  • BVLGARI Ginza Tower
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    4.0
    46 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuo-ku Ginza 2-7-12
    "This building is the location of the flagship store for Bulgari, one of Italy's top high class jewelry brands. Located a two-minute walk from Ginza Station and Ginza-itchome Station, the extravagant building was designed to resemble a giant glass jewelry box. Floors one through three are occupied by shop areas, while a restaurant and bar operated by Bulgari can be found above. The building's decorative lighting, modeled after Bulgari's iconic Serpenti (Italian for ""snake"") jewelry series, has become a wintertime tradition in Ginza. The magical, beautiful color changing lights illuminate the Ginza night sky with sparkling luxury."

    I had lunch here and it was easily one of the best meals of my life. They say it is hard to have a bad meal in Italy well this applies to Tokyo as well. All the courses were fresh and sourced from...

  • Hamarikyu Asahi Hall
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    4.0
    3 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Tsukiji 5-3-2 Asahi Shimbun Tokyo Head Office / New Building 2F
    This chamber music hall in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo’s Chuo City mostly holds concerts and recitals for musicians from Japan and overseas. Despite its relatively small size with just 552 seats, it is world-renown for its beautiful sound acoustics, which, according to a survey by the American Physical Society, rivals New York’s Carnegie Hall. The hall has a shoebox style of construction where guests can enjoy a sensitive musical performance from any seat in the venue.

    岩崎宏美&国府弘子のpiano...

  • Shiseido Gallery
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    4.0
    32 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 8-8-3 Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building B1
    The Shiseido Gallery was originally opened in 1919, making it oldest surviving art gallery in Japan. The Shiseido Gallery's vision is to contribute to the discovery and creation of new types of beauty; focusing on contemporary art, the Gallery works actively to showcase art that embodies the contemporary era while demonstrating both cutting-edge innovation and purity. In 2001, the Shiseido Gallery reopened in the B1 level of the Tokyo Ginza Shiseido Building. With an exhibition space that features a ceiling that is more than five meters in height, making it the highest in the Ginza area, the new Shiseido Gallery has attracted a great deal of interest from international artists.

    Basement floor. Cool space. It’s a quick visit, but so worth it! It’s in Ginza so you can check it out between shopping sightseeing. Hermes 8th floor gallery also cool if you are going to shiseido

  • Tsukishima Monja Street
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    Tokyo Chuo-ku Tsukishima 1-8-1
  • Tokyo Square Garden
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Kyoubashi 3-1-1
    An office building and commercial facility directly connected to Tokyo Metro Kyobashi Station (G10) in Kyobashi, Chuo City, Tokyo. A variety of restaurants can be found on floors B1 through 2; the facility is also host an outdoor shop, pharmacy, and community FM radio station. Between floors 3 through 6, there's a nursery school, clinic, Kyobashi Kankyo Station, and the Tokyo Convention Hall.
  • Kyobashi Edogrand
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Kyoubashi 2-2-1
    An urban commercial complex built on the site of the former Kyo Building. The facility was built not by a sole major developer but rather by land and building owners working together as a redevelopment association, resulting in a facility closely tied to the local area. The facility is comprised of two buildings-the preserved and restored Meiji-ya Kyobashi Building, and the new redevelopment building. A wide array of tenants occupies the buildings, from long-standing shops which have operated in the Kyobashi area for ages, to new stores and establishments.
  • KIRARITO GINZA
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 1-8-19
    A commercial shopping facility located at the entrance to Ginza just a one minute walk from Ginza-itchome Station. The name alludes to a wish for the facility to become a shining beacon in Ginza. Built around the concept of “brilliant life stages,” the facility hosts fashionable apparel shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as a jewelry shops offering wedding rings and a variety of events and shops for assisting with bridal preparations.
  • Ginza Hakuhinkan Gekijo
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 8-8-11
    A theater that was first opened in 1978 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Hakuhinkan shopping facility. The theater is located on the eighth floor of the 10 story building. The theater hosts a variety of programs including live theater and concerts with a focus on musicals. The close distance between the seats and stages allows attendees to really immerse themselves in the performance. The theater is also dedicated to cultivating young talent and has produced a variety of celebrated individuals such as director Amon Miyamoto, who debuted here in a production of the musical I Got Merman.
  • Harumifuto Park
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Harumi 5
  • Mitsui Memorial Museum
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Nihombashimuromachi 2-1-1 Mitsui Main Building 7F
    An art museum located close to Mitsukoshimae Station in Nihombashi-muromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo. The museum was opened in 2005 in order to relocate the Mitsui Bunko Annex in Nakano City. The museum's collection consists of numerous valuable works of art gathered by the Mitsui family over a period of more than 300 years since the Edo period.
  • Marronnier Gate Ginza 1
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 2-2-14
    A commercial complex, tenants include clothing and accessory shops, restaurants, and a Tokyu Hands. Located close to JR Yurakucho Station as well as Tokyo Metro Ginza Station and Ginza-itchome Station, Marronnier Gate Ginza 1 is a convenient place to stop by on the way home from work in the city center. You can also find The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cafe here, a cafe themed after the most-read picture book in the world.
  • Tokyo Takarakuji Dream-kan
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    3.5
    18 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chuou-ku Kyoubashi 2- 5-7 days Land Kyobashi Building 1F
    A free lottery museum located between Kyobashi Station and Takaracho Station in 2 Chome Kyobashi, Chuo City, Tokyo. Exhibits present the history of lotteries, how lottery proceeds are used in Japan, and lotteries around the world. You can even get a taste of what it feels like to win big in the lottery and see what one billion yen in physical bank notes looks like, or what it feels like to try to pick up 100 million yen. The results of lotteries such as the Lotto 6 lottery are also announced at stage in the museum.

    宝くじドリーム館。入場無料です。 1億円の重さ体験や、宝くじの歴史を学ぶことが出来ます。 あまり人はいませんでしたが、抽選会の時には人が増えるのでしょうか。

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