Cultured pearl purveyor Mikimoto in Ginza has several outlets in the area. The most visited and photographed one is Mikimoto Ginza 2 - its striking facade brings to mind shimmering pink pearls.
Mikimoto - image © Florentyna Leow
Mikimoto is Japan’s most famous purveyor of pearls. In 1883, the founder developed a way to cultivate ‘cultured’ pearls, which led eventually to the family’s current pearl empire. Today, they continue to sell gorgeous jewelry featuring cultured pearls. Naturally.
Mikimoto - image © Florentyna Leow
While the flagship Mikimoto store is located on Chuo-dori Street next to Wako Department Store, it’s Mikimoto Boutique Ginza - also known as Mikimoto Ginza 2 - that receives far more attention. This tall, pink building with irregularly shaped windows is an eye-catching piece of architecture that’s rather delightful to look at.
Mikimoto - image © Florentyna Leow
While the flagship store caters mostly to more upmarket clientele, Mikimoto Ginza 2 stocks more casual jewelry, making it more affordable for younger shoppers. Besides jewelry, there’s a bridal salon, restaurants, and even a popular sweets shop in the building.
English name:
Mikimoto
Japanese name:
ミキモト
English address:
Ginza Main Store: 4-5-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8145
Ginza2 Store: 2-4-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-8145
Japanese address:
銀座4丁目本店：〒104-8145 東京都中央区銀座4-5-5
銀座2丁目店：〒104-8145 東京都中央区銀座2-4-12
Opening hours:
Ginza Main Store: 11am-7pm
Ginza2 Store: noon-8pm
Price:
Nearest Transport:
Ginza Main Store
Subway: 1-minute walk from exit A9 of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hibiya and Marunouchi lines.
Train: 6-minute walk from the Ginza exit of Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote line.
Ginza2 Store
Subway: 2-minute walk from exit 8 of Ginza-itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line.
Train: 4-minute walk from the Central exit of Yurakucho Station on the JR Yamanote line.
Telephone:
+81-3-3535-4611
Website:
Official website (English)
Near To Here:
Mikimoto is located in Tokyo's Ginza district. See our complete list of things to do in Ginza, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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