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Nihonbashi Bridge & riverside

Make the bridge a short starting point for Nihonbashi streets and nearby shops. If taking a cruise, confirm the operator’s meeting point rather than waiting on the bridge itself.

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Chuo-dori viewed from Nihonbashi
Chuo-dori viewed from Nihonbashi
Photo creditSitao Xiang · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Displayed with a crop to fit the layout. Photo dates and seasons vary.
Address
Nihonbashi River, Chuo City, Tokyo
Access
Nihombashi or Mitsukoshimae subway stations; check the exit closest to your destination.
Time to allow
20–40 minutes outside; add the cruise separately
Hours
Outdoor stop; boat timetables and nearby shops have separate schedules.
Cost
No admission ticket to walk by the bridge. Cruises require separate tickets.

Make the most of your visit

The photograph looks along Chuo-dori from Nihonbashi. For a boat trip, leave time for luggage rules, meeting-point checks and weather decisions.

Rainy-day planning

Replace the riverside walk or cancelled cruise with shopping and a meal in Nihonbashi.

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

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