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Ginza Chuo-dori

Choose a few shops around Ginza rather than trying every department store. The official pedestrian-zone guide covers weekend and public-holiday restrictions; check current notices before expecting a car-free street.

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Ginza Wako at night
Ginza Wako at night
Photo creditKakidai · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Displayed with a crop to fit the layout. Photo dates and seasons vary.
Address
Ginza 1–8-chome, Chuo City
Access
Start near Ginza Station and the Ginza 4-chome intersection. Choose the exit nearest your first shop.
Time to allow
45–90 minutes; shopping can extend the visit
Hours
Shop hours vary. Pedestrian-zone times and cancellations follow official notices.
Cost
No admission charge to walk the street; shopping and dining are separate.

Make the most of your visit

The Wako photograph is a nighttime scene. The street looks different by day, and pedestrian access does not imply a special event or open shops.

Rainy-day planning

Choose one department store or shopping building, then use a nearby cafe for a break.

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Reviewed 21 October 2026. Time allowances are editorial suggestions. Check current opening conditions before visiting.

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