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Koami Shrine

4.0

168 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuou-ku Nihombashikoamichou 16-23

A Shinto shrine located in Nihombashikoami-cho, Chuo City, Tokyo. Dedicated to Inari, the fox god, the shrine has long been known for providing good luck and protection from misfortune. There is a well on the shrine grounds named the Zeniarai no I and popularly known as the Tokyo Zeniarai Benten (money washing well and Tokyo money washing Benten, respectively) which is believed to grant financial luck to those who purify money in its waters; there's also a figure of the tall-headed god Fukurokuju said to reward worshipers with virtue.

this is a short stop before the fish market walk through. there are no Englsih translation but you get the same effect from other shrines.
Tsukiji Namiyoke Jinja shrine

4.0

193 Reviews

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Tokyo Chuou-ku Tsukiji 6-20-37

According to legend, long ago when the Tsukiji area was all ocean, efforts were being made to reclaim the land, but it was extremely difficult. Then, a sacred object shining with light was spotted floating on the ocean, and it was known that it was inhabited by the spirit of Inari Okami, the fox god. This Shinto shrine was built to house that sacred object, and after it was completed the construction work proceeded apace and the land was reclaimed from the sea. Today, it is said the shrine still provides protection from disasters and dangerous waves. The current main shrine building was the last to be constructed in eastern Japan in the pre-war period.

just steps away from the fish market is an island of peace. A nice little shrine. Local feel and is very quiet despite being so close to the market.
NISSAN CROSSING

4.0

240 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuo-ku Ginza 5-8-1 Ginza Place 12F

A Nissan exhibition facility situated along Chuo-dori Avenue in Ginza 5-Chome, Chuo City. The facility displays historic and notable Nissan vehicles and concept cars making use of cutting-edge technologies. There are also exhibits which make use of wide screen touch panels and high definition LED screens to introduce the history of Nissan and the latest technologies which represent the company's future. There is a shop selling model cars and other merchandise and a cafe as well.

My Dad had a Datsun 160B. It was a great car, but a rust bucket. The door and front wing fell off. So thought I would take a pilgrimage, this is for your Jackie McCormack.
Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall

3.5

30 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

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...
Tsukiji Hongwanji

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuou-ku Tsukiji 3-15-1

Tsukiji Hongwanji is a building of reinforced concrete construction with a round roof and a big stone staircase. It is an ancient Indian style temple and also looks like a palace. It is a temple of Jodo Shinshu Hongan-ji School located in Tsukiji in Chuo City, Tokyo and was originally built in 1617 in Asakusa as a branch temple of Nishi-hongan-ji temple in Kyoto. Subsequently, the building was relocated to the current building which was constructed to incorporate the designs of the architect, Chuta Ito. The building has been designated as a National Cultural Property. It is famous for having held the funerals of many notable public figures. A theater called “Buddhist Hall” is built on the grounds of the property.
Suitengu Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuou-ku Nihombashikakigarachou 2-4-1

Suitengu Shrine is a branch shrine of the Kurume Suitengu Shrine in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is well known for a place to seek easy childbirth and offer prayers for children. It began when the Arima family of the Kurume Domain established it as a branch on the grounds of their Edo land out of reverence to the Kurume Suitengu Shrine. The shrine is bustling with visitors offering prayers for easy childbirth and children, and on the premises are statues including one of a dog with its litter that presides over a 12-year Chinese zodiac for visitors to touch, and a parent-and-child set of kappa (mythical water-dwelling creatures). The cute ema (votive picture tablets) featuring a dog and its puppies is also popular. A festival is held each year on May 5th.
Hamarikyu Asahi Hall

4.0

3 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

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...
Mitsui Memorial Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

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.
Tokyo Takarakuji Dream-kan

3.5

18 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

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。
Artizon Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Chuo-ku Kyobashi 1-7-2
Bank of Japan Main Branch

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuou-ku Nihombashihongokuchou 2-1-1

The first national modern building by a Japanese architect. It was completed in 1896 and is the National Important Cultural Property. The architect is Kingo Tatsuno, who toured Europe and the United States before designing the Bank of Japan, adopting pioneering facilities in his designs. The masonry and brick buildings did not collapse in the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the Bank of Japan continued its operations without a single day off. Tours of the building are available when reservations are made through the website.
National Film Archive of Japan

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Chuou-ku Kyoubashi 3-7-6

National Film Archive of Japan is located around one minute's walk from Exit 1 of Kyobashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, and around one minute's walk from Exit A4 of Takaracho Station on the Toei Asakusa Line. National Film Archive is the only national film organization of its kind in Japan, and contributes to the invigoration of film culture through film preservation and research, and through film screenings. It is the largest film archive in Japan, with around 80,000 films in its collections. There are two projection theatres, which screen important Japanese and international movies. National Film Archive also has a specialist film library, with a wide range of film-related materials (mainly in Japanese).
Toyoiwa Inari-jinja Shrine

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 7-8-14

A Shinto shrine hidden away in a back alley in 7 Chome, Ginza. Built in the early Edo period, Toyoiwa Inari-jinja Shrine is famed for providing protection from fires and aiding those seeking happiness in marriage. In recent times, the shrine has become particularly renowned for providing luck in finding love and has become a popular power spot destination.
KIRIKO TERRACE

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuou-ku Ginza 5-2-1 Tokyu Plaza Ginza RF

This rooftop event space at the Tokyu Plaza Ginza commercial complex is located in Ginza, Chuo Ward. The Green Terrace and Water Terrace areas are used according to what kind of event is being held. It has an open, sweeping view of Ginza from about 56 meters above the ground.
ZUKAN MUSEUM GINZA

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Chuo-ku Ginza 5-2-1 Tokyu Plaza Ginza 6F
Police Museum

4.0

163 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Chuo-ku Kyobashi 3-5-1

Seems like every major city has a police museum and this one is done quite well! It begins with a first floor continuing a cool police car and a motorcycle- that you can actually sit on! The next...
Sumiyoshi Shrine

3.5

67 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuo-ku Tsukuda 1-chome 1-14

In Japan there are many Temples and this one is nice to visit but if you have been in others before so its not must they all seems alike exept some that are unique as the golden temple in Kyoto and...
Fukutoku Shrine (Memuro Fuki Inari)

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuo-ku Nihonbashi Muromachi 2-4-14
POLA MUSEUM ANNEX

4.0

35 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Chuo-ku Ginza 1-7-7 Pola Ginza Building 3F

銀座にあるPOLA museum Annexは無料で入館できます。中村萌展を見に行きました。 POLA銀座ビル3階に着くと狭いですが充実したギャラリーです。写真撮影も出来るのが嬉しいです。本物は裏や細部まで見られるので感動が違います。
Matsushima Shrine

3.0

31 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Tokyo Chuo-ku Nihonbashi Ningyocho 2-15-2

日本橋蛎殻町の水天宮近くのビルに一角にあるこじんまりとした都会の神社です。日本橋七福神の一つでもあります。

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