Located at the north end of Ginza, near Yurakucho, this vast shopping and dining complex is a good choice for browsers and diners in search of many restaurants to choose from.
Tokyu Plaza Ginza - © Chris Rowthorn
If you need to escape the heat, cold or rain, the huge Tokyu Plaza Ginza is a welcoming refuge. With a good variety of domestic and international shops, there’s plenty to keep you occupied for hours.
Tokyu Plaza basement food floor - © Chris Rowthorn
When you finally tire of shopping, you can check out the food offers in the Gin Chika Marche food floors on the B1 and B2 levels, or ride the elevator up to the Gin Marche restaurant floors on the 10th and 11th floors. Because the Tokyu Plaza Ginza is a bit of a walk from Tokyo Station, the restaurant floors here are less crowded than those in or near the station. So, if the station and surrounds are packed out, this is a good choice for lunch or dinner.
Tokyu Plaza 10th floor food floor - © Chris Rowthorn
English name:
Tokyu Plaza Ginza
Japanese name:
東急プラザ 銀座
English address:
5-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061
Japanese address:
〒104-0061 東京都中央区銀座５丁目２−１
Opening hours:
11am to 9pm, closed New Year’s Day
Nearest Transport:
1-minute walk from exits C2/C3 of Ginza Station on the Ginza, Marunouchi and Hibiya subway lines. 4-minute walk from Yurakucho Station on the Yamanote Line.
Telephone: 81- 3-3571-0109
Website:
Official website (English)
Tokyo Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Tokyo guide
- Check Tokyo accommodation availability and pricing on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Tokyo
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Tokyo to Osaka and Tokyo to Hiroshima
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a Japan SIM card online for collection on arrival at Tokyo Narita or Haneda airports. Or rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- Compare airline flight prices and timings for the best Japan flight deals. Check my guides to arriving at Narita Airport and at Haneda Airport.
- If you're visiting more than one city, you might save money with a Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- A prepaid Welcome Suica card makes travelling around Tokyo much easier - here's how
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
