Nihombashi
The Nihombashi area, known as a "town for merchants," flourished in the Edo period centered on the Five Routes, which converged there. It continues to be the center of commerce and finance even today, with streets lined with offices, department stores, long-standing shops, etc.
On Chuo-dori Street, visitors may enjoy seeing Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, known as Japan's first department store, and other famous buildings of Tokyo, including the nationally designated important cultural properties of Takashimaya Nihombashi Store and the Bank of Japan Headquarters.
There are also numerous long-standing and famous specialty stores and traditional restaurants founded in the Edo period.
Ningyocho, retaining the atmosphere of Shitamachi, has many long-standing businesses from the Edo period, and it is also renowned for Suitengu Shrine dedicated to prayers of conception and easy childbirth, and the ceramics, doll and pickled vegetable fairs synonymous with their respective seasons.
On Chuo-dori Street, visitors may enjoy seeing Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, known as Japan's first department store, and other famous buildings of Tokyo, including the nationally designated important cultural properties of Takashimaya Nihombashi Store and the Bank of Japan Headquarters.
There are also numerous long-standing and famous specialty stores and traditional restaurants founded in the Edo period.
Ningyocho, retaining the atmosphere of Shitamachi, has many long-standing businesses from the Edo period, and it is also renowned for Suitengu Shrine dedicated to prayers of conception and easy childbirth, and the ceramics, doll and pickled vegetable fairs synonymous with their respective seasons.
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Street address
- 1-1 Nihombashi, Chuo district, Tokyo
Access
- Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tozai Line
Nihombashi Station
- Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tozai Line
Opening Hours
Closed
Best season
- All year
Point
Spots around
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Mt. Takao
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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Mohri Garden
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TOKYO CRUISE (Hinode Pier)
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Ningyocho
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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Todoroki Valley
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Omotesando
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Tea Experience @ Jugetsudo
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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TOKYO ODAIBA OEDO-ONSEN MONOGATARI(Closed down on September 5, 2021)
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Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street
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Shinjuku
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Sake Tasting Experience @ the Japanese Sake and Shochu Information Center
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Jimbocho Used Book Town
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Asakusa Costume photo Studio Nanairo(Closed down on January 31, 2022)
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Shabu Shabu & Sushi Specialty Restaurant 'Hassan'
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Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
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Asakusa
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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TOKYO CRUISE Sumidagawa Line
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Nezu Museum
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
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Jindai-ji Temple
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Tokyo City View
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Odaiba
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Shibuya
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Samurai Training Tokyo
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Sumo Stable (Arashio)
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Kichijoji
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TOKYO SKYTREE®
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Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
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Sugamo Jizo-dori Street
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Roppongi Art Complex (Complex 665)
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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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Azabu-Juban
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High-tech kaiten-sushi restaurant
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Tomigaya
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Yoyogi Park
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Corridor Gai
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RED° TOKYO TOWER
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Haneda Airport
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Ueno Park
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Rickshaw rides in Asakusa
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Shopping at electronics stores(BIC CAMERA)
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Tsukishima
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Tokyo Station
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Tokyo Tower