Shopping in glitzy Ginza
Shopping in glitzy Ginza

What you'll do

Join an insightful local host and work your way through the glamour of Ginza, the only place to be if you’re looking to show off in Tokyo. You could shop till you drop in mega-department stores like Wako, a luxury goods palace distinguished by an iconic clock tower, or you could splash out and savor some fine dining at The Grand 47, a modern take on classic Japanese cuisine. Absorb some culture at Kabukiza, a playhouse where Ginza celebrates the ancient art of kabuki theater, or, if you’re tired of the excess, let your host lead you to hidden gems like Yurakucho Gado-shita, a diverse collection of tiny restaurants built under the Yamanote railway line, which serve up everything from fine French wine to cheap local street food.

Where you’ll go

Strut your way into the sparkling, luxurious world of Ginza, Tokyo’s glitziest district, where streets feel like catwalks, and where you can wine and dine your way through the city’s top cuisine. Your local host will be around to guide you through the finer things in life, like megastores filled to the brim with fashion and jewelry. You could spoil yourself at one of Ginza’s celebrated sushi restaurants, or let your host introduce you to an array of eateries along Corridor Gai, a hugely popular street. Off the beaten track, you might discover local theatre at a traditional playhouse, or if you show up in Ginza on the weekend, you’ll get to experience ‘pedestrian heaven’ when the neighborhood’s main street is closed off to traffic.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Discover Ginza’s world of shopping experiences, ranging from huge department stores to luxury designer boutiques.
  • Wine and dine at one of Tokyo’s finest restaurants, recommended by your knowledgable host.
  • Explore the brightly-lit streets of this eccentric district, and discover hidden gems off the main roads.
  • Experience authentic Japanese drama at the Kabukiza Theater, a local icon for this traditional style of Japanese theater.
  • Learn vital tips from your host that’ll have you making the most of the rest of your time in Tokyo.

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Someone to pay for all your shopping (sorry)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • COVID-19 Flexible Policy: you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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Reviews

    My partner and I were in Tokyo and wanted to get a locals view of some great places to go. Kento was an awesome guide and took us to some great spots that interested us including a delicious ramen lunch. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who is new to Tokyo!

    September 2019

    Taylor D

    4 of us have just participated in a private walking tour of Ginza with Anna. Anna was great. Very informative- easy to understand and accommodating in what we wanted to do. She had emailed us pre tour to find out what where we wanted to do and see. She showed us lots of shopping, dining and drinking options. Would recommend Anna as a guide.

    September 2019

    Alana E

    My daughter and I were visiting Japan for the first time and our first stop was Tokyo Ginza area. We booked a 2 hour walking tour for the day we arrived because we only had a week in Japan and did not want to spend time trying to figure everything out on our own. Sergio was our Host and he met us promptly at our hotel. We asked him if he would show us the area and teach us how to use the subway. He took us to some fantastic spots and showed us some very cool stuff that we would not have discovered by ourselves and that weren't in any guidebook. By learning the subway and getting the inside scoop on great things to visit in Tokyo we saved so much time. We were really able to hit the highlights in a very short amount of time. Sergio's guidance helped our trip to be so much better than it would have been otherwise. I can definitely recommend this company and our Host Sergio to anyone!!

    October 2018

    Phyllis B

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