Description
Although Japanese shopping streets are generally in decline, there are some that are thriving, and Sunamachi Ginza Shopping District is one of them. It is also one of the most famous shopping streets in Tokyo.
There is a line of stores, including traditional greengrocers, delicatessen stores, and clothing stores.
Furthermore, this shopping street is extremely long, measuring approximately 670 meters from Meiji Dori in the west to Maruhachi Dori in the east.
Features
- 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.
Staying time
It takes about 15 minutes just to pass through the shopping street. It will take about 40 to 50 minutes while browsing the shops. (Excluding time for eating and drinking)
Business Hours
AM10:00 to PM7:00 (most stores)
Closed Days
Every Wednesday (most stores)
English Support
It depends on the shops.
Barrier-Free
The ground is flat, but the road is narrow and crowded with pedestrians and bicycles, so you need to be very careful.
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.
Official Links
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.
Reviews
This shopping street is good, BUT
Although there are some chain stores in the shopping street, many old-fashioned shops remain, and the prices are generally reasonable. Shopping streets like this are rare these days.
But although the road is narrow, the residents pass by without slowing down their bicycles, and park their bicycles on either side as they please. Therefore, you must always pay close attention to your surroundings.