The district of Ginza was created by official decree of ruling Shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa. Due to a massive fire at the beginning of the Meiji Era, it was reborn as a city of brick buildings. Even today, almost 150 years later, there you can find numerous businesses founded in the Edo and Meiji periods which survived the chaos of both natural disaster and war. We introduce some of the most beloved businesses in the Ginza district, each boasting a history of over 100 years. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map
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A Buddhist altar and tools store with a history of 230 years.
Founded in 1792, a specialty store for Buddhist altars, tools, and temple tools, they have a history of 230 years. Originally from Omi, they were Invited by the Tokugawa shogunate to become the chief Buddha sculptor for Zozoji Temple in Shiba. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A Buddhist altar and tools store with a history of 230 years.
Founded in 1792, a specialty store for Buddhist altars, tools, and temple tools, they have a history of 230 years. Originally from Omi, they were Invited by the Tokugawa shogunate to become the chief Buddha sculptor for Zozoji Temple in Shiba. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
GEKKOSO
An art supply store established in 1917.
Founded in 1917, they succeeded in developing the first domestically produced oil paint. An art supply store that only sells their own original products. The name of the store was given by Akiko Yosano. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
An art supply store established in 1917.
Founded in 1917, they succeeded in developing the first domestically produced oil paint. An art supply store that only sells their own original products. The name of the store was given by Akiko Yosano. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
GINZA KIKUNOYA
A traditional Japanese sweets shop open since 1890. Fukiyose is popular.
In 1890, the founder first sold Kabuki Senbei in Ginza. The Fukiyose, which was invented in the late Taisho era, is still popular at this Edo-style Japanese confectionery shop. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A traditional Japanese sweets shop open since 1890. Fukiyose is popular.
In 1890, the founder first sold Kabuki Senbei in Ginza. The Fukiyose, which was invented in the late Taisho era, is still popular at this Edo-style Japanese confectionery shop. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Nakamura Katsuji
A printing company founded in 1910.
This printing company was established in 1910. They take great pride using printing presses of the highest quality typesets. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
This printing company was established in 1910. They take great pride using printing presses of the highest quality typesets. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
seigetsudo honten
A Japanese sweets shop founded in 1907.
This Japanese confectionery was established in 1907, and still remains in the original location. The land was initially chosen for the quality of its onsite water well. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A Japanese sweets shop founded in 1907.
This Japanese confectionery was established in 1907, and still remains in the original location. The land was initially chosen for the quality of its onsite water well. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Hatsuko Endo
A beauty and aesthetic salon founded in 1905.
Japan's first comprehensive beauty salon opened in 1905. Known for the variety of high-quality bridal costumes, and luxurious options on its beauty menu. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A beauty and aesthetic salon founded in 1905.
Japan's first comprehensive beauty salon opened in 1905. Known for the variety of high-quality bridal costumes, and luxurious options on its beauty menu. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
GINZA SEMBIKIYA
Founded in 1894. Japan's first fruit parlor and fruit speciality store.
Established in 1894, it is first fruit parlor to open in Japan. It's popular menu features "Fruits Ponchi" their original take on fruit punch. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Founded in 1894. Japan's first fruit parlor and fruit speciality store.
Established in 1894, it is first fruit parlor to open in Japan. It's popular menu features "Fruits Ponchi" their original take on fruit punch. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Ginza Itoya Main Store
A stationery store founded in 1904.
Established in 1904. Featuring the Romanized display "STATIONARY" in English since its beginning, a rarity at the time, this store specializes in fine stationary. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A stationery store founded in 1904.
Established in 1904. Featuring the Romanized display "STATIONARY" in English since its beginning, a rarity at the time, this store specializes in fine stationary. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
TAKAHASHI TAILOR
A men's clothing specialty store founded in 1903.
Established 1903. The oldest made-by-order tailor in Ginza, they specialize in fine gentlemen's attire. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A men's clothing specialty store founded in 1903.
Established 1903. The oldest made-by-order tailor in Ginza, they specialize in fine gentlemen's attire. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Iwasaki Optician
A spectacles shop founded in 1895.
This eyewear specialty store opened in 1895, at its present location. Their symbol is the ancient Egyptian Udjat, or Eye of Horus. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
This eyewear specialty store opened in 1895, at its present location. Their symbol is the ancient Egyptian Udjat, or Eye of Horus. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Rengatei
A western style restaurant founded in 1895. The store was completed in 1964.
Founded in 1895, this restaurant specializes in Western-style food. Their menu was the first to feature many Western-styled dishes, such as fried pork Cutlets. The present location was opened in 1964. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A western style restaurant founded in 1895. The store was completed in 1964.
Founded in 1895, this restaurant specializes in Western-style food. Their menu was the first to feature many Western-styled dishes, such as fried pork Cutlets. The present location was opened in 1964. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Ginza Tanizawa
Founded in 1874, opened in Ginza in 1890. Japan's first speciality bag shop.
In 1890 they opened a store in Ginza. In 1874 they opened Japan's first handbag store. At the time, having no written character for kaban, or 'handbag,' they combined the characters for「革」[leather] and「包」[wrap] to form the modern character of「鞄」, or "handbag." You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Founded in 1874, opened in Ginza in 1890. Japan's first speciality bag shop.
In 1890 they opened a store in Ginza. In 1874 they opened Japan's first handbag store. At the time, having no written character for kaban, or 'handbag,' they combined the characters for「革」[leather] and「包」[wrap] to form the modern character of「鞄」, or "handbag." You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Chikuyotei Honten
An unagi restaurant founded in 1866, opened in Ginza in 1897.
With a presence in Ginza since 1897, this restaurant got its start near the end of the Edo Period, as a grilled eel eatery. In 1866, they changed their name to Chikuyotei. The flagship restaurant has a Taisho Era look and feel. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
An unagi restaurant founded in 1866, opened in Ginza in 1897.
With a presence in Ginza since 1897, this restaurant got its start near the end of the Edo Period, as a grilled eel eatery. In 1866, they changed their name to Chikuyotei. The flagship restaurant has a Taisho Era look and feel. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
GINZA KYUKYODO
Founded in 1663, opened in Ginza in 1880. A Japanese paper and stationery store.
Opened in Ginza in 1880 as a specialty store for fragrances, Japanese paper (washi), and Japanese stationery. Their first location, established in Kyoto in 1663, was a drugstore. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Founded in 1663, opened in Ginza in 1880. A Japanese paper and stationery store.
Opened in Ginza in 1880 as a specialty store for fragrances, Japanese paper (washi), and Japanese stationery. Their first location, established in Kyoto in 1663, was a drugstore. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
GINZA YOITAYA
Founded in 1877. A store specializing in footwear such as clogs and sandals.
Established in 1877. Full-time artisans, specializing in custom cloth straps for both wooden Geta sandals, and straw Zori sandals. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Founded in 1877. A store specializing in footwear such as clogs and sandals.
Established in 1877. Full-time artisans, specializing in custom cloth straps for both wooden Geta sandals, and straw Zori sandals. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Ginza Kimuraya
Founded in 1870. The oldest bakery in Japan.
Began business in 1870 in Ginza, it is Japan's oldest bakery. They have been selling Japan's original sweet bean paste bread, “Anpan”, baked with "sakedane" (yeast mash) since 1874. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Founded in 1870. The oldest bakery in Japan.
Began business in 1870 in Ginza, it is Japan's oldest bakery. They have been selling Japan's original sweet bean paste bread, “Anpan”, baked with "sakedane" (yeast mash) since 1874. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
GINZA MIKAWAYA
Founded in 1867. A shop that sells traditional Edo ingredients.
Began business in 1867, selling accessories for Kimono. Today, they produce traditional seasonings and Edo slow food, such as Irizake (the precursor to soy sauce: sake cooked with pickled plum). You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
Founded in 1867. A shop that sells traditional Edo ingredients.
Began business in 1867, selling accessories for Kimono. Today, they produce traditional seasonings and Edo slow food, such as Irizake (the precursor to soy sauce: sake cooked with pickled plum). You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
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A rice cracker shop founded in 1804.
Established in 1804, this store moved here from Shiba-gyoranzaka in 1865. Specializing in confectionaries made from rice, they also feature the sweet rice cracker, Kawara Senbei, made using wheat flour. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A rice cracker shop founded in 1804.
Established in 1804, this store moved here from Shiba-gyoranzaka in 1865. Specializing in confectionaries made from rice, they also feature the sweet rice cracker, Kawara Senbei, made using wheat flour. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
GINZA DAIKOKUYA
A store that has been open since 1800. Presently a women's shop.
Founded 1800 in its present spot, they began as a seller of edibles, but moved into ladies' fashion after the war. Presently, they specialize in handbags and women's apparel. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...
A store that has been open since 1800. Presently a women's shop.
Founded 1800 in its present spot, they began as a seller of edibles, but moved into ladies' fashion after the war. Presently, they specialize in handbags and women's apparel. You can download the pamphlet in PDF through this link. ginza.jp/en/tourist-map It is available at the tourist centers around Ginza as well. ginza.jp/en/townguide/touristo...