The Best Spots in Chūō Ward, Tokyo,According to an Expert
Discover the origins of Edo, a melting pot of history and culture.
Experience even more of Chuo City, Tokyo!
In 1603, the year Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Edo Shogunate, bridges were constructed at Nihombashi and Kyobashi, and the five major highways connecting Nihombashi to the rest of Japan were developed.
After 250 years of peace under the Tokugawa rule and the Meiji Restoration, the city was renamed Tokyo. During this era, a horse-drawn carriage route opened between Kyobashi and Shimbashi. Hakozakicho became home to the Bank of Japan, Kabutocho saw the establishment of the stock exchange, marking the area as Japan's economic hub. Meanwhile, Kobikicho (modern-day Ginza) welcomed the Kabuki-za theater, evolving into a cultural landmark.
Today, Chuo City, Tokyo, has transformed into a hotspot for tourists from around the globe. Ginza is rich with historical and cultural treasures, from longstanding traditional shops to the iconic Kabuki-za. Beyond the glittering commercial streets, back alleys are filled with art dealers and antique shops, drawing art enthusiasts to Nihombashi. Ningyocho preserves the charm of a bygone era with its shrines dedicated to the Seven Lucky Gods and the nostalgic Amazake Yokocho. Tsukiji buzzes with energy at its vibrant outer market, while Tsukuda retains its Edo-period street layout.
Chuo City offers countless opportunities to experience its profound history and culture.
To help you explore Chuo City even further, local "Chuo City Ambassadors" will share their recommendations for the best spots in the area!
Recommended spots in Chūō Ward
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Recommended SpotTokiwabashi Park
I graduated from Chuo Ward Tokiwa Elementary School. The school was named after the Tokiwabashi Gomon Gate, which is said to be the bridge connecting
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Tetsuo Kudou
Hotel Kazusaya
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Recommended SpotTuna Seafood Shop 'Kanno'
At our hotel, we offer a "Choice of 4 Business Breakfasts," providing four types of breakfast to energize you from the start of your day. Among these
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Keika Ban
Ban Hotel Tsukiji Ginza
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Recommended SpotNingyocho Shopping Street and Nihonbashi Shichifukujin (Seven Lucky Gods of Nihonbashi)
Ningyocho, among the many areas named after Nihonbashi, is perhaps the most notable and attracts many visitors. Since its opening in 1989, the Royal P
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Kenji Iiyama Rieko Omura
Royal Park Hotel
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Recommended SpotNaumann Elephant and Hamacho Shopping Street
The Naumann elephant (Naumann's elephant) lived on the Japanese archipelago from about 340,000 years ago to about 15,000 years ago. As a result, the s
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Tomonobu Inazaki
The Hamacho Shopping Street Union Keishindo Inasaki
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Recommended SpotAmazake Yokocho
The name "Amazake Yokocho" is believed to have originated from the early Meiji period when there was a sweet sake shop called "Owariya" near the entra
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Seiji Sasaki
Shinkawaya Sasaki Sake Store
Store Owner, President of the Amazake Yokocho Shopping District Association
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Recommended SpotIzakaya and restaurants in Ningyocho Shōtengai
This may be a bit of an old story, but let me begin by talking about the origin of the name of Ningyocho. In the first year of the Kaiei era (1624), S
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Ken Shibakawa
Ningyocho Shoten-gai
Ningyocho Shōtengai Kyōdō Kumiai, Director
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Recommended SpotHamacho Park
I used to take my children to Hamacho Park when they were still young. It’s such a spacious place that when we brought a picnic, we could spend the wh
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Takashi Tsunoda
Sumisho Hotel
Representative Director
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Recommended Spot Kabukiza
Currently, about 80% of our hotel guests are international visitors who have come to Japan from overseas. Many of them are here for sightseeing, and i
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Katsuhiro Onodera
Hotel The Celestine Ginza
Celestine Division Manager
