Guidebook for Chūō-ku
Essentials
Cheese On The Table
3-chōme-1-1 NihonbashihamachōGreat cheese selection to complete your aperitif
Peacock Store Tornare Nihonbashi Hamacho
3-chōme-3-1 NihonbashihamachōSupermarket open 24 hours
Seijo Ishii Nihonbashi Hamacho Store
3-chōme-22-1 NihonbashihamachōUpscale supermarket
Parks & Nature
Hamacho-Park
2-chōme-59-1 NihonbashihamachōLocal park with BBQ site
Sumida Riverside tower
1-28-7 ShinkawaBoat basin on the famous Sumida river
Beautiful garden in different style from Japanese to western. Especially beautiful during the spring (cherry blossom) and fall.
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Shinjuku Gyoen
11 NaitōmachiBeautiful garden in different style from Japanese to western. Especially beautiful during the spring (cherry blossom) and fall.
Shopping
A world famous department store "Mitsukoshi" is a walking distance. It used to be the market in Edo period.
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Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
1-chōme-4-1 NihonbashimuromachiA world famous department store "Mitsukoshi" is a walking distance. It used to be the market in Edo period.
You can find japanese souvenier here on the way to Sensoji temple!
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Nakamise Einkaufsstraße
1-chōme-36-3 AsakusaYou can find japanese souvenier here on the way to Sensoji temple!
New shopping spot for Japanese high-end crafts. Connected to the subway station "Nihombashi"
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Coredo Muromachi 1
2-chōme-2-1 NihonbashimuromachiNew shopping spot for Japanese high-end crafts. Connected to the subway station "Nihombashi"
Electronic store with a huge selection right in the Ginza area. English speaking staffs available
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Bic Camera
1-chōme-11-1 YūrakuchōElectronic store with a huge selection right in the Ginza area. English speaking staffs available
Discount store with a wide variety of products from food, liquor, bicycle, electronics, souvenir, toy, cosmetics and more. Great for a budget shopping
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Don Quijote Ginza Honkan
8-chōme-10 GinzaDiscount store with a wide variety of products from food, liquor, bicycle, electronics, souvenir, toy, cosmetics and more. Great for a budget shopping
Sightseeing
Ningyocho Station
2-chōme-6 NihonbashiningyōchōAmazake Yokocho is famous shopping site in Edo period.
Asakusa-Schrein
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaOne of the most famous temple spot
One of the historical shrine and it makes you forget that you're in the center of one of the biggest city in the world. Full of nature and is a power spot in Japan.
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Meiji-Schrein Schatzhaus
1-1 YoyogikamizonochōOne of the historical shrine and it makes you forget that you're in the center of one of the biggest city in the world. Full of nature and is a power spot in Japan.
Important cultural heritage of Japan for its architectural structure.
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Tokyo Station Galerie
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiImportant cultural heritage of Japan for its architectural structure.
Full of small street with japanese traditional food stand, souvenir shops and galleries.
Article about Yanaka area by The Japan Times
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2014/01/23/travel/yanaka-neighborhood-offers-a-slower-pace/#.V1e7ffnhDrc
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Yanaka
Full of small street with japanese traditional food stand, souvenir shops and galleries.
Article about Yanaka area by The Japan Times
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2014/01/23/travel/yanaka-neighborhood-offers-a-slower-pace/#.V1e7ffnhDrc
Happo-en Garten
1-chōme-1-1 ShirokanedaiBeautiful Japanese garden
Getting Around
Most convenient subway line "Hanzomon Line" is 3min from the apt
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Suitengu-Mae Station
2-chōme-1-1 NihonbashikakigarachōMost convenient subway line "Hanzomon Line" is 3min from the apt
Direct shuttle bus from Narita (60 min) and Haneda (30 min) airport.
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Tokyo City Air Terminal
42 NihonbashihakozakichoDirect shuttle bus from Narita (60 min) and Haneda (30 min) airport.
Arts & Culture
Great collection of modern arts
http://www.momat.go.jp/
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
3-1 KitanomarukōenGreat collection of modern arts
http://www.momat.go.jp/
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
Exhibition with unique concept from all over the world
http://mimt.jp/english/
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Mitsubishi-Ichigokan-Museum
2-chōme-6-2 MarunouchiMitsubishi Ichigokan Museum
Exhibition with unique concept from all over the world
http://mimt.jp/english/
Located on the 53rd floor at Mori Building in Roppongi.
http://www.mori.art.museum/eng/
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Mori Art Museum
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiLocated on the 53rd floor at Mori Building in Roppongi.
http://www.mori.art.museum/eng/
Food Scene
SALVATORE CUOMO & BAR Ningyōchō
1-chōme-9-2 NihonbashiningyōchōGreat brick oven piazza from Italy
Traditional "Sukiyaki" can be tasted here. Historical spot.
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Ningyocho Dagashi Bar
2-chōme-11-4 NihonbashiningyōchōTraditional "Sukiyaki" can be tasted here. Historical spot.
CHAOTHAI Ginza
2-chōme-2-2 GinzaChao Thai Ginza is the most authentic Thai restaurant in Tokyo and budget friendly
北海道 人形町店
1-chōme-1-17 NihonbashiningyōchōJapanese casual restaurant. Typical Japanese food can be tried here.
Sushi ＴＯＣＨＩＮＯ−ＫＩ.（寿司とちの木 人形町）
1-chōme-18-5 NihonbashiningyōchōGreat sushi under a descent budget
Sushizanmai
4-chōme-5-12 TsukijiAuthentic casual sushi restaurant
Casual french restaurant. Good spot for brunch on the weekend
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Aux Bacchanales Ginza
6-chōme-3-2 GinzaCasual french restaurant. Good spot for brunch on the weekend
6th by ORIENTAL HOTEL
1-chōme-12-1 YūrakuchōGood for a romantic dinner or a drink
Brasserie Aux Amis
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageRemind you of a romantic dinner in Paris. Great french dining