Description
- One of the most famous shopping streets in Tokyo, approximately 670 meters long.
- These are all shops that are closely tied to the local area, such as traditional greengrocers, delicatessen stores, clothing stores, etc.
- Pedestrians and bicycles are constantly passing through the narrow streets, so you need to be aware of your surroundings when sightseeing.
Reviews by situation
“Relaxing alone” Recommended: 3 /4 points
There are many pedestrians, but they are not separated from cyclists, so you need to be careful at all times.
“Having fun with the kids” Recommended: 1 /4 points
We don’t think it’s very popular with children.
“Getting into the mood on a date” Recommended: 1 /4 points
It’s not very accessible for a date, and the selection of shops seems a bit plain.
“Getting along with friends” Recommendation level: 3 /4 points
You can visit with friends and enjoy eating and drinking.
Trend Chart
“Comfort” Rating: 2 /5 points
It’s not very comfortable, as abandoned bicycles and passing bicycles make it difficult to walk.
“Length of fun time” Rating: 3 /5 points
You can enjoy it for 2-3 hours if you go bar-hopping.
“Price range” Rating: 4 /5 points
It’s a fairly cheap price range in Tokyo.
“Suitable for rainy days” Rating: 1 /5 points
As it is outdoors, rain gear is required in case of rain.
“Night-friendly” Rating: 4 /5 points
The shops close to the izakaya are open until late at night.
“Uniqueness” Rating: 5 /5 points
It is still thriving, and is a very valuable shopping street with many shops for locals.
Business Hours
AM10:00 to PM7:00 (most stores)
Closed Days
Every Wednesday (most stores)
English Support
It depends on the shops.
Fees
Free (passing)
Access
The nearest train stations are Minami Sunamachi Station (Metro Tozai Line), Oshima Station (Toei Shinjuku Line), and Nishi-Ojima Station (Toei Shinjuku Line), all of which take about 15 minutes on foot.
For this reason, we recommend taking the bus, but there are two nearest bus stops: Kitasuna 2-chome Bus Station and Kitasuna 7-chome Bus Station. Kitasuna 2-chome Bus Station runs from Kinshicho Station, Ryogoku Station, Kameido Station, Monzen-Nakacho Station, Shinkiba Station, etc., and Kitasuna 7-chome Bus Station runs from Kameido Station and Toyocho Station.
Main limited-time events
See the official website.
Official website
https://sunamachi-ginza.com/ (Japanese only)
Nearby spots
Koto Ward Nakagawa Funabansho Museum
This exhibit introduces and recreates the ship guard station that was used to control ships passing through the river during the Edo period.
Edogawa Boat Racing Course (Edogawa Boat Race-jo)
Boat races sponsored by Tama City, Inagi City, and Akiruno City are held irregularly at the Heiwajima Boat Race Course.
