Tokyo/Nihonbashi/Ginza

Tokyo ( Marunouchi / Yaesu )

The surrounding areas of Tokyo station is the center of Japan and can be divided into the Marunouchi area and Yaesu area across the station.

Marunouchi was originally a residential site for Shinpan and Fudai Daimyos who were lords that were relatives of the Tokugawa family. Currently it serves as Japan’s center of politics, economics and international business. There are a lot of Head Offices of various companies, sophisticated commercial facilities and restaurants. In addition, it takes only 15 minutes’ walk from Marunouchi to the Imperial Palace.

Recommended route to the main spot (Wheelchair accessible route)

• Imperial Palace (Ootemon Gate)
  • First, go out of Tokyo station Marunouchi South Exit ticket gate and go down the right side slope, then turn left along the slope and go straight. When you get to an intersection in front of KITTE, turn right and cross a crosswalk. When you come to the Gyoko Street, turn left and go straight to Hibiya Street. Once you get to Hibiya Street, turn right, cross a crosswalk, turn left and cross the next crosswalk ahead. Walk with the moat on your right side, cross a crossroad at Uchibori Street and turn right. Go straight along the Oote moat on your left side and you’ll arrive around the Imperial Palace.

The station guide of Tokyo Station is here

Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi first emerged in the 17th century, the same era when the first shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Edo shogunate and improved the waterways where Nihonbashi served as a key bridge. It became Japan's main avenues of transportation and acted as the starting point for Japan's five Gokaido roads. The Nihonbashi area has been truly the center of commerce, financial markets, and business. There are still many historical buildings and traditional shops that boast an over 100-years history

 Recommended route to the main spot (Wheelchair accessible route)

• Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store / COREDO Muromachi
  • Both Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store and COREDO Muromachi 1,2,3 are directly connected with the underground passage of Mitsukoshimae Subway Sta. on the Ginza line (ORANGE) / Hanzomon line (PURPLE). Main Bldg.: Exit A5, Annex Bldg.: Exit B4

• Nihombashi Takashimaya
  • Nihombashi Takashimaya is directly connected with Exit B2 of Nihombashi Subway Sta. on the Ginza line (ORANGE) / Tozai line (SKY). Alternatively, you can walk there through Sakura-dori St. from JR Tokyo Station (Yaesu gate) in about 10 minutes

Ginza

銀Ginza is an area earlier westernized in central Tokyo and now Tokyo's most polished leading shopping district. Ginza features traditional department stores, brand name shops, and luxury retailers. You can enjoy "Gin-bura", which means wandering in Ginza, particularly around Chuo-dori Ave. and Harumi-dori Ave. Chuo-dori Ave. is a pedestrian mall from 12:00-17:00(18:00) on weekends.

Recommended route to the main spot (Wheelchair accessible route)

Directions to the ground level (Recommendation)　Ginza Subway Station
Ginza line / Hibiya line: The elevator at the left of the underground entrance of Ginza Mitsukoshi is convenient.
Marunouchi line: The elevator located between exit C5 and C7 is recommended

• Ginza Mitsukoshi

• Kabukiza Theatre