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Chuo City, Tokyo Main Sightseeing Spots

Chuo City is full of well-known, popular attractions, representing the charm of Tokyo! While Ginza has many famous stores and brand boutiques, Nihonbashi boasts attractive retro bridges and buildings. You can also visit the vigorous Tsukiji Outer Market, with numerous small stores. This three-hour tour will offer you the opportunity to experience the must-see highlights of Chuo City while wandering around the streets in each area.

* Published content contains information as of November 2016. Business days, business hours, rates, etc. may be changed due to the circumstances of the place of publication. Please check with each publisher for the latest information.

Chuo City is full of well-known, popular attractions, representing the charm of Tokyo! While Ginza has many famous stores and brand boutiques, Nihonbashi boasts attractive retro bridges and buildings. You can also visit the vigorous Tsukiji Outer Market, with numerous small stores. This three-hour tour will offer you the opportunity to experience the must-see highlights of Chuo City while wandering around the streets in each area.

START: Tsukijishijo Station on the Toei Subway

01: Tsukiji Outer Market

02: Kabukiza Theatre

03: Ginza

04: Nihonbashi

05: Ningyocho

GOAL: Ningyocho Station on the Tokyo Metro or the Toei Subway

* The listed times are for reference only.

* Published content contains information as of November 2016. Business days, business hours, rates, etc. may be changed due to the circumstances of the place of publication. Please check with each publisher for the latest information.
* The listed times are for reference only.

START
Tsukijishijo Station on the Toei Subway

A five-minute walk

01

Tsukiji Outer Market

Time required: About 30 minutes
The bustling market for fish, vegetables, etc., known as the "kitchen of Tokyo”, is packed with stores that sell a wide selection of food, such as seafood, vegetables, and fruits, as well as cooking utensils. There are also many good restaurants in the area, including those for sushi and bowl dishes.
*Priority is given to professional purchasers until 9:00 a.m.
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A six-minute walk

02

Kabukiza Theatre

Time required: About 40 minutes
Kabuki is one of Japan's traditional performing arts and has been popular since the Edo period. In the epicenter for kabuki, you can experience the essence of kabuki acting and dancing. You can also buy kabuki memorabilia and souvenirs at stores and stands in the Kobikicho Square, below the ground level. Above the theater is the Kabukiza Gallery, a cultural facility that can be entered for a fee (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), and a Japanese garden. Even a short visit will allow you to learn about the depth of kabuki and Japanese culture.
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A five-minute walk

03

Ginza

Ginza
Time required: About 30 minutes
Tradition and modernity exist together in this metropolitan downtown area. Not only are there large commercial facilities such as the Ginza Wako, Mitsukoshi, and Matsuya along its main street, Chuo-dori Ave., but also there are prestige brand boutiques and galleries along Namiki-dori St. and other side streets. We recommend that you try "Ginbra": wandering around streets, window shopping, and appreciating the uniquely designed buildings in Ginza.
Address

Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access

A short walk from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, or Hibiya Line

10 minutes’ train ride

04

Nihonbashi

Time required: About 30 minutes
The area has its center in Nihonbashi, which used to be the starting point of roads that led to areas all across Japan. There is a distinct atmosphere with architectural masterpieces such as long-established department stores and new establishments such as COREDO Muromachi existing in harmony. Some examples of great masterpieces are the Takashimaya Nihonbashi Store and Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store. Also, many people love to take photos with the kylin dragon statues located in the very center of Nihonbashi and Mitsukoshi Main Store's lion statue located in front of its doors.
Address

Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access

A short walk from Nihonbashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line or Tozai Line, or the Toei Subway Asakusa Line

5 minutes’ train ride

05

Ningyocho

Time required: About 20 minutes
This has been a town for common people for a great deal of time. There are historic shops and small shrines, which have remained unchanged for generations. Ningyocho-dori St. and AMAZAKE YOKOCHO are busy shopping streets where many long-established Japanese confectionary shops, in particular, are carrying on business. The area is perfect for dinner hoping to experience a variety of food choices, including Ningyoyaki, a local specialty. There are also two towers with mechanical dolls (KARAKURI YAGURA) near Ningyocho Station. The dolls showcase an Edo period inspired performance to entertain those who pass by.
Address

Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Access

A short walk from Ningyocho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line or the Toei Subway Asakusa Line

A short walk

GOAL
Ningyocho Station on the Tokyo Metro or the Toei Subway

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* Published content contains information as of November 2016. Business days, business hours, rates, etc. may be changed due to the circumstances of the place of publication. Please check with each publisher for the latest information.
* The listed times are for reference only.

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