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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Jindai-ji Temple
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Omotesando
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Kichijoji
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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YanakaGinza(Shopping Street)/Nezu-jinja Shrine
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Shopping at electronics stores(BIC CAMERA)
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Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
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Sugamo Jizo-dori Street
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Asakusa
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Yoyogi Park
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Rickshaw rides in Asakusa
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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TOKYO CRUISE (Hinode Pier)
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Tokyo City View
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
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Mohri Garden
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Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street
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Tokyo Tower
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Roppongi Art Complex (Complex 665)
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Tsukishima
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Sumo Stable (Arashio)
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Jimbocho Used Book Town
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Samurai Training Tokyo
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Nezu Museum
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Odaiba
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Tea Experience @ Jugetsudo
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
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Tokyo Station
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Shinjuku
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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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TOKYO CRUISE Sumidagawa Line
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Ningyocho
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Haneda Airport
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Asakusa Costume photo Studio Nanairo(Closed down on January 31, 2022)
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Tomigaya
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TOKYO SKYTREE®
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RED° TOKYO TOWER
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Ebisuya Rickshaw
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Shibuya
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Sake Tasting Experience @ the Japanese Sake and Shochu Information Center
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Shabu Shabu & Sushi Specialty Restaurant 'Hassan'
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Mt. Takao
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Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Todoroki Valley
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Azabu-Juban
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
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Ueno Park
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High-tech kaiten-sushi restaurant
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Corridor Gai