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Chuo

Central Tokyo covering Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and Tsukishima

About Chuo
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Things to do in Chuo

Upcoming Chuo Events

Hello! Sesame Street World Exhibition

Hello! Sesame Street World Exhibition

Mar 26th - Apr 8th

To celebrate 55 years of Sesame Street, the Hello! Sesame Street World Exhibition will take place at Tokyo's Matsuya Ginza from..

¥1,800
Oedo Antique Market

Oedo Antique Market

Wednesday - Apr 17th

Considered the largest outdoor antique market in Japan, selling a variety of both Japanese and foreign goods, here's all you..

Free Entry

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Where to eat in Chuo

Kimuraya Bakery, Ginza

Kimuraya Bakery, Ginza

Peter Lin

Kimuraya bakery in Ginza is the birthplace of anpan and reportedly the oldest and first Western style bakery in Japan.

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Places to stay in Chuo

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It’s Itoya!

It’s Itoya!

Arlene Bastion

Itoya is a stationery heaven begun in 1904 containing 8 floors of everything needed for writing, drawing, craft work, all beautifully..

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About Chuo

Chuo City, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a lively ward that seamlessly balances modernization and tradition. Chuo’s business district, Nihonbashi, is filled with towering skyscrapers, expensive real estate, and corporate powerhouses, like the Bank of Japan and Tokyo Stock Exchange. Parallel to this hustle and bustle, you can find centuries-old roots that live on in the ward’s historical architecture and charm.

Given its prestigious setting, it is no surprise that Chuo is home to some of the best shopping spots in Tokyo, and even Japan. Easily, Chuo’s most popular shopping district is Ginza. Visit this shopper’s paradise and peruse high-end department stores and boutiques, dine at fancy restaurants, sip coffee at cafes, admire art galleries, and dance the night away at night clubs. For a more down to Earth shopping experience, hop over to Nihonbashi and visit Amazake Yokocho. This small shopping strip exudes an old-time atmosphere with its collection of traditional Japanese snack vendors, restaurants, and quaint boutiques.

Interested in more shopping? Check out the Tsukiji area, formerly one of Japan’s largest fish markets before operations were moved to Toyosu! It's just a few steps away from the Sumida River, which is a wonderful place to unwind with a waterside stroll. Across from Sumida River is the waterfront neighborhood, Tsukishima, which is known for its monja-yaki, a local delicacy similar to okonomiyaki.

Despite Chuo’s modernization and high-class presence, it also maintains its history and traditions. Take a break from materialism and take a walk through Tsukiji Hongan-ji temple, relax in the traditional Japanese gardens of Hamarikyu Gardens, and appreciate the Edo period style of Nihonbashi bridge. For a more lively cultural experience, visit the Kabuki-za kabuki theater and enjoy a traditional performance.

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