sightseeing
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- Sightseeing
Ginza, the intersection between tradition, culture, and trends.
A convenient location for shopping, sightseeing, and enjoying world-class dining.
There are many quality sightseeing places within walking distance.
Tourist Attractions
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Kabukiza Theatre
[ A minute walk from the hotel ]
- culture
A theatre where you can enjoy viewing the traditional Japanese performance art of “Kabuki.” Aside from watching theatre, this facility offers Kabuki-themed souvenir shops, the Kobikicho Plaza on the 2nd floor basement with dessert stalls, the open-air garden on the 5th floor, and the Kabukiza Theatre Gallery annex to experience the joy of Kabuki from different aspects.
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Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple
[ 5 minutes walk from the hotel ]
- culture
After the main hall in Asakusa burned down in the great fire of the Meireki era in 1657, the Edo Tokugawa shogunate ordered the rebuilding on the current location (at the time this area was under the sea), of which became the origin of the name “Tsuki (build) Ji (land).”
(text: cited from the Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple Website) -
Tsukiji Outer Market Shopping Street
[ 7 minutes walk from the hotel ]
- shopping
- gourmet
Currently the Outer Market Shopping Street of the Tsukiji Market has moved to Toyosu. Inside the premise are approximately 460 stores where you can enjoy the same great atmosphere, food, fresh produce and ingredients from yesteryear.
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Hama-rikyu Gardens
[ 15 minutes walk from the hotel ]
- nature
This noted Daimyo Garden (garden for a feudal lord) of the Edo era houses the Shioiri-no-ike (Shioiri: incoming tide), a pond that draws water from the sea and changes it’s appearance in accordance with the rise and fall of the tide, and 2 Kamoba (Duck hunting sites in the garden) sites.
(cited from the Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association’s “Let’s Go to the Gardens”) -
Toyosu Market
[ 25 minutes by bus from the hotel ]
- shopping
- gourmet
Moved from the Tsukiji Market and opened in 2018. Handles produce and seafood, as well as a deck to see the tuna auctions up close and a Green Roof Plaza have been built. Inside are full of stores that offer merchandise and restaurants.
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Marunouchi and the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace
[ 20 minutes by train from the hotel ]
- shopping
Marunouchi is home to a business district and restaurants, as well as various high-rise buildings with many different types of shops. Heading straight towards Nijūbashimae, you will come across the Imperial Palace. At the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace that is open to the public are the historical remains of the Edo Castle Keep.
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Tokyo Traffic Hall
[ 10 minutes walk from the hotel ]
- shopping
- gourmet
A facility located in front of the Yuurakuchou Station that houses passport centers and bookstores, as well as travel agencies, restaurants, and antennae shops of various regions in Japan. There is an observation restaurant on the 15th floor frequented by all age groups.
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Hibiya Park
[ 15 minutes walk from the hotel ]
- nature
Famous and noted as an oasis inside a metropolitan city, this is the first western-style park in Japan. Even though it is located in the middle of the city, the spaciousness and nature of the park will comfort and relax all those who come and visit.
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Senso-ji Temple
[ 20 minutes by train from the hotel ]
- culture
The “Fūraijinmon” (commonly called: Kaminarimon) has a 3.9 m high and 3.3 m wide red lantern weighing 700 kg hanging in its center, along with the statues of the Fūjin (Wind God), Raijin (Thunder God), and the Ryuou (Dragon God).
