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
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Kichijoji
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Asakusa
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Shibuya Nishimura Fruits Parlor
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Marunouchi Naka-Dori Street
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Haneda Airport
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Omotesando
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
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Nezu Museum
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Shinjuku
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Azabu-Juban
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Mohri Garden
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Ameyoko (Shopping Street)
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Shibuya
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High-tech kaiten-sushi restaurant
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Jimbocho Used Book Town
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
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Tsukiji Outer Market (Tsukiji Kanno)
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Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine
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Corridor Gai
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Jindai-ji Temple
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Kanda Myojin Shrine
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Rickshaw rides in Asakusa
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Mt. Takao
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Tokyo City View
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Tomigaya
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Sumo Stable (Arashio)
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Samurai Training Tokyo
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Todoroki Valley
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Toei Streetcar (Toden) Arakawa Line
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Asakusa Hanayashiki
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Tsukishima
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Odaiba
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Roppongi Art Complex (Complex 665)
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Shinjuku Gyoen
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Kappabashi Kitchenware Town
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Depachika (Isetan Shinjuku Store)
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Ningyocho
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TOKYO CRUISE (Hinode Pier)
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Ueno Park
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