Ginza, the largest department stores in Tokyo

For your luxury shopping needs you have to go to Ginza. This area is known for its large department stores that draw people to Tokyo and high end fashion brands. The sophisticated shopper will also find there are also plenty of art galleries to be found in Ginza. It is especially appealing to go shopping in Ginza on the weekends, as the streets are closed off for cars then, giving it a serene vibe perfect for going on a shopping spree.

Ginza can be found south of Tokyo central station. But the best way to reach it is by taking the metro to Station Ginza, which has exits towards the heart of the Ginza shopping district. The main street in Ginza is called Chuo Dori, which means central avenue. It is here and in the intersecting streets that you find the upscale department stores and shopping malls of Tokyo.

The Ginza 4-chome intersection intersection of Chuo-dori is considered the beating heart of Ginza, with the landmark Wako and Mitsukoshi department stores. If you go into the side streets you will come across stores like Abercrombie & Fitch, Uniqlo, the most famous fashion brand in Japan, and Chanel. In front of the Uniqlo building you will find the largest shopping complex of the district, called Ginza Six. Here you will find 241 upscale stores, with everything such as Japanese restaurants, flagship fashion stores and cosmetics and of course a stunning rooftop garden that you can’t miss.

When it is time to fill your tummy then we recommend settling down in a Ginza restaurant for some nice yakitori, which is a typically Japanese skewered chicken, making your day complete.