Top Things to do and places to visit in Ginza and around

Ginza, the upscale area of high fashion brand shops and luxury department stores in Tokyo. Apart from being one of Tokyo's more popular shopping districts Ginza has other things to offer as well. For example, the Kabuki-za Theater that opened its doors for the first time in 1889, is an iconic symbol of Ginza and was the first kabuki theater in Japan that started using electric lighting.

Are you ready to engulf yourself in this luxurious and classic area of the city? Here is a list of the top things to do and places to visit in Ginza and around.

Ginza

Ginza is one of Japan’s most sophisticated shopping districts. In this neighborhood of modern buildings, there are many luxury brand stores and restaurants.

Yurakucho

Yurakucho is a laid-back district close to both the Tokyo Station and Ginza areas. You can get a close sensation of the new and old through the newest fashion buildings and the energetic restaurant row under the railway crossing.

Sony Building

You can experience video and sound for free using Sony’s cutting-edge technology at its entertainment building where you can also enjoy cuisine and shopping.

Kabuki-za

Renovated in 2013, Kabuki-za has become more enjoyable than ever for the world of kabuki. You can enjoy not just watching the Japanese dramatic form, but also souvenirs, sweets and exhibits associated with kabuki.

Marunouchi

Marunouchi, the heart of the Japanese economy, is filled with businessmen from sunrise to sunset. However, because of redevelopment, there is now also plenty of fashion and cuisine, and the area is popular as a sophisticated business district.

Sanno Festival (Tokyo)

The Sanno Festival, which can be counted as one of the Three Great Festivals of Edo as well as one of the Three Great Festivals of Japan, is a refined grand celebration that was also beloved by shoguns in the Edo Era. It is held alternately with the Kanda Festival every other year.

Tokyo Marathon

In 2013, the Tokyo Marathon was added into the World Marathon Majors as one of the world’s important marathons. The exhilarating feeling of running through some of Tokyo’s landmarks is exceptional.