The Best Spots in Chūō Ward, Tokyo,According to an Expert

  • Kabukiza
  • Hamacho Park
  • Izakaya and restaurants in Ningyocho Shōtengai
  • Amazake Yokocho
  • Naumann Elephant and Hamacho Shopping Street
  • Ningyocho Shopping Street and Nihonbashi Shichifukujin (Seven Lucky Gods of Nihonbashi)
  • Tuna Seafood Shop 'Kanno'
  • Tokiwabashi Park
  • Ginza Onoya
  • Kabutocho's Multifaceted Transformation
  • Jushi Park and Tsutajyu Gallery
  • Cotton Paper Club
  • Japanese sweets shop in the Ningyocho area
  • Cawaii Bread & Coffee
  • Tokyo Great Tours
  • Imada Store
  • Namiyoke Shrine
  • Teppōzu Inari Shrine

Discover the origins of Edo, a melting pot of history and culture.
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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 Spot Map

Recommended spots in Chūō Ward

  • 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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    Izakaya and restaurants in Ningyocho Shōtengai

    Ken Shibakawa

    Ningyocho Shōtengai Kyōdō Kumiai, Director

    Ningyocho Shoten-gai

    Ken Shibakawa

  • Recommended SpotTokyo Great Tours

    Yukiko Koezuka, CEO of Alive and Kicking Inc., which operates Tokyo Great Tours, was originally a banking professional with experience in foreign exch

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    Tokyo Great Tours

    Atsuko Kusano

    Chuo City Tourism Association

    Atsuko Kusano

  • Recommended SpotNamiyoke Shrine

    Walking along Namiyoke Street with the Tsukiji Outer Market on your left, you'll see Namiyoke Shrine directly ahead at the end of the street. It is sa

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    Namiyoke Shrine

    Yasuo Sayama

    General Manager

    Daiwa Roynet Hotel Ginza PREMIER

    Yasuo Sayama

  • Recommended SpotJushi Park and Tsutajyu Gallery

    During the reign of the second shogun, Tokugawa Hidetada, the “Ishimachi Bell” housed in the bell tower built in Nihonbashi-Ishimachi became indispens

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    Jushi Park and Tsutajyu Gallery

    Tetsuo Kudou

    Hotel Kazusaya

    Tetsuo Kudou
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