Nihonbashi (“ú–{‹´, literally "Japan Bridge") is a city district of Tokyo, north of Ginza and within walking distance of Tokyo Station. The bridge, after which the district is named, has been the kilometer zero marker for Japan's national highway network since the early Edo Period.
Formerly a wooden bridge, the Nihonbashi was reconstructed in stone during the Meiji Period, and was covered by an expressway in the 1960s. You can cross a partial 1:1 replica of the original wooden bridge in the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Ryogoku, while a half sized replica of the bridge connects the fourth and fifth floors of the International Terminal at Haneda Airport.
As the "center of Japan", the Nihonbashi district has enjoyed much commercial prosperity over the centuries, and the area has flourished with bustling shops lining the streets and shipping canals (most of which have been filled in in the meantime). Many shops with centuries-long histories are still operating in the district today and make for pleasant strolls. During the Edo Period (1600-1867), the Mitsui family, one of the most powerful merchant families, opened a highly successful textile shop, the Echigoya, in Nihonbashi. Its successor, the Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, became Japan's first department store and still stands in the district's center.
Recent redevelopment projects have revitalized the Nihonbashi district with tasteful new additions. A highlight is the Coredo Muromachi complex with its three elegant skyscrapers that feature shopping and dining in a modern, yet traditional design inspired by the Edo Period heritage of the merchant district. Many of its shops specialize in traditional crafts or local foods from across Japan, such as lacquerware, gold leaf, knives, chopsticks, sake, condiments, seaweed and sweets.
Shopping and dining
Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi
Shops: 10:00 to 19:00 Restaurants: 11:00 to 22:00
Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi can be called the first department store in Japan. Construction of Mitsukoshi's current 7-story flagship store was completed in 1935 and was designated as a historic structure in 1999. There is an adjacent 10-story annex building that has direct connections on a few floors. It is possible to spend an entire day shopping here, and many of its shops are decidedly high-end.
Coredo Muromachi
Shops: typically 10:00 to 20:00 Restaurants: typically 11:00 to 23:00
Located just across the street from the Mitsukoshi department store, Coredo Muromachi is a newly redeveloped shopping and dining complex comprising of multiple elegant skyscrapers. The trendy area has a modern, yet traditional style inspired by the district's past. Traditional goods and foods from across Japan are offered, and some shops have operated in the district for centuries.
Coredo Nihonbashi
Shops: 11:00 to 20:00 Restaurants: 11:00 to 23:00 (until 22:00 on weekends and national holidays)
Located just beside Nihonbashi Subway Station, Coredo's approx. 50 shops and restaurants are spread across the lower five floors of the large building.
Takashimaya Nihonbashi
Shops: 10:30 to 19:30 Restaurants: 11:00 to 21:30
The Takashimaya Nihonbashi store is housed in a nostalgia-evoking Western-style building from 1933 and is the first department store designated an important cultural property. A contrast-rich extension of the store took place in 2018 with the opening of two new, adjacent buildings that increased the store's floor space by 50%.
Museums
Mitsui Memorial Museum
Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30) Closed: Mondays and a small number of irregular closures Admission: 1000 yen (or 1500 yen for special exhibition)
The museum has elegant exhibition galleries in which objects are displayed from the art collection of the Mitsui family, the same family that opened the nearby Mitsukoshi department store. The museum was opened in 2005 and has regularly changing themed exhibitions and a reconstruction of a teahouse. It is located in the Mitsui Tower complex that also houses the Mandarin Oriental on its top floors.
Currency Museum
Hours: 9:30 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00) Closed: Mondays (except national holidays), December 29 to January 4 Admission: Free
Located in an annex building across the street from the Bank of Japan, the museum was opened in 1982 to commemorate the bank's centenary. A detailed history of currency in Japan is displayed, and there are plenty of interesting historical coins and bills on display.
Other attractions
Tokyo Stock Exchange
Hours: 9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00) Closed: Weekends, national holidays, December 31 to January 3 Admission: Free
Located not far from the Nihonbashi Bridge, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is open to the public on trading days. Visitors can view the trading center from the visitors' gallery located one story above, participate in a simulated stock trading game, and learn about the history of the Japanese securities market.
Getting there and around
Nihonbashi Station on the Ginza, Tozai and Asakusa subway lines or Mitsukoshimae Station on the Hanzomon and Ginza subway lines bring you into the very center of the Nihonbashi district. Nihonbashi can also be accessed in a 5-10 minute walk from the Nihonbashi Exit of Tokyo Station.
Just a 5-minute walk from Nihombashi Station, Hotel K5 offers accommodation in a renovated historical building that is built in 1924. The hotel provides restaurants, cafes and room service. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a seating area, desk, soundproofing and private bathroom. A record player with vinyl record collection is featured in each room. For guests' comfort, Hotel K5 provides a minibar, complimentary toiletries, slippers and pajamas. Some suites include a dining area, seating area and stand-alone bathtub. The 24-hour front desk offers concierge service and free luggage storage.
Set in the Chuo Ward district in Tokyo, MIMARU SUITES Tokyo NIHOMBASHI offers 4-star rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 400 metres from Revival Monument of Japanese Traditional Chinese Medicine, 600 metres from Jisshi Park and 700 metres from Koamicho Children's Park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Genyadana Monument. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a kettle, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At MIMARU SUITES Tokyo NIHOMBASHI all rooms include bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Sankatsu Yukata Museum, Suginomori Shrine and Amazake Yokocho Shopping Street. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 19 km from MIMARU SUITES Tokyo NIHOMBASHI.
Featuring 2-star accommodation, Ito Ryokan is set in Tokyo, 200 metres from Revival Monument of Japanese Traditional Chinese Medicine and 200 metres from Amazake Yokocho Shopping Street. Among the facilities at this property are full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a concierge service and a housekeeping service for guests. At the ryokan, the units have a wardrobe. Units are equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the ryokan have a safety deposit box. At the ryokan, all units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests at the ryokan can enjoy an Asian breakfast. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Ito Ryokan include Genyadana Monument, Sankatsu Yukata Museum and Koamicho Children's Park. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.
Boasting fine restaurants and an award-winning spa on the 37th floor, Mandarin Oriental offers 5-star luxury in the historical Nihonbashi area in the heart of Tokyo. Among the most spacious in Tokyo, rooms feature gorgeous city views. Mitsukoshimae Subway Station and JR Shin-Nihonbashi Train Station are directly connected to the hotel. Rooms at the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo pair wide windows with chic design inspired by Japanese aesthetics. A full range of modern amenities are offered, including a satellite flat-screen TV. All rooms boast a sofa, seating area and desk, while bathrooms have a large bathtub and separate shower. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Stock Exchange and an 8-minute walk from JR Tokyo Station. Ginza area is a 5-minute subway ride and the Imperial Palace is a 3-minute subway ride away. Akihabara Electric Town and the popular Tsukiji Fish Market are both within a 10-minute drive or taxi ride from the property. Guests can work out to city views at the 38th-floor fitness room, or relax in the hot tub or sauna. The spa offers exclusive Asian and Western-fusion treatments in a tranquil setting. The hotelfs concierge helps with sightseeing. Among the hotelfs 9 dining options is Sushi Shin by Miyakawa, offering edomae-style sushi and skyline views. Cantonese and French cuisines also tempt the tongue. Mandarin Bar pours cool cocktails. The Michelin starred Tapas Molecular Bar is open for both lunch and dinner.
Located in Tokyo, 300 metres from Zuiken Kawamura Former Residence Place Monument, Sakura Cross Hotel Tokyo Kayabacho provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is around 700 metres from Takao Inari Shrine, 400 metres from Yasube Taketsune Horibe Monument and 700 metres from Edo Bay Opening Port Monument. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Shinkawa Historic Place Monument. At the hotel, each room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units will provide guests with a fridge. Popular points of interest near Sakura Cross Hotel Tokyo Kayabacho include War Disaster Memorial Service Monument, Oiwa Inari Shrine and Bank of Japan Origin Place Monument. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.
Located in Tokyo, within 200 metres of Yasube Taketsune Horibe Monument and 500 metres of Tokyo Shoken Building Inc., MIMARU TOKYO HATCHOBORI offers accommodation with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is situated 700 metres from Oiwa Inari Shrine, 600 metres from Zuiken Kawamura Former Residence Place Monument and less than 1 km from Edo Bay Opening Port Monument. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from War Disaster Memorial Service Monument. The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a bidet, a hairdryer and a wardrobe. Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near MIMARU TOKYO HATCHOBORI include Monument of Armor Tribute Site, Sakuragawa Monument and Koamicho Children's Park. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.
MIMARU Tokyo Nihombashi Suitengumae is located within 1 hour of Narita Airport and 30 minutes of Haneda Airport. This hotel is also a 4-minute walk from Tokyo City Air Terminal (T-CAT) which has direct limousine busses to both airports. Ningyocho and Nihombashi are within walking distance from MIMARU Suitengumae. Both shopping districts are great for purchasing Japanese-style souvenirs. In addition, there are direct lines from Suitengumae Station to Shibuya and Tokyo Skytree which is the worldfs largest tower. MIMARU Tokyo Nihombashi Suitengumae offers free WiFi throughout the property. The units at the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a kitchen. All rooms have a private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer. Guest rooms feature a seating area.
Set in Tokyo, within 300 metres of Masago Monument and 500 metres of Site of Mutsu Munemitsu Residence, Hamacho Hotel Tokyo offers accommodation with a bar. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Revival Monument of Japanese Traditional Chinese Medicine. The units in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. Each room includes a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and certain units at Hamacho Hotel Tokyo have a terrace. At the accommodation all rooms come with bed linen and towels. Hamacho Hotel Tokyo offers a buffet or American breakfast. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near Hamacho Hotel Tokyo include Amazake Yokocho Shopping Street, Genyadana Monument and Basho Inari Shrine. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 20 km from the accommodation.
Attractively situated in the Chuo Ward district of Tokyo, MIMARU Tokyo STATION EAST is set 200 metres from War Disaster Memorial Service Monument, 500 metres from Sakuragawa Monument and 600 metres from Oiwa Inari Shrine. The 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 100 metres from Yasube Taketsune Horibe Monument. The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area. At MIMARU Tokyo STATION EAST rooms have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Edo Bay Opening Port Monument, Tokyo Shoken Building Inc. And Shinkawa Historic Place Monument. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 16 km from MIMARU Tokyo STATION EAST.
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