Ginza’s elegant skyscrapers line up along each side of the street, creating a luminescent corridor.Īfter you pass Matsuya Ginza on Chuo-dori, take a left for a quick detour to the Kabukiza Theatre, first built in 1889 and redesigned by Kengo Kuma in 2013. You’ll arrive at Ginza's main Chuo-dori street by way of the famous intersection with Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Cartier and Chanel on each corner. Look out for the Toyo-Ito-designed head office of Mikimoto, with its pale pink walls and cutouts. Head to the sixth-floor rooftop of the nearby Kitte department store (it’s open until 8pm every night) for a panoramic view with great trainspotting and photo opportunities.įrom Kitte, a short walk will take you to Maronie-dori, a charming street where luxury stores abound. Take the Marunouchi exit from Tokyo Station for a look at the building’s magnificent red brick façade. The walk from Tokyo Station through Ginza to Hibiya Okuroji is one steeped in history, luxury and, by night, glittering lights. Lights: well lit with street lights and storefront displays
The walk is particularly stunning during spring when the river is flanked with cherry blossoms, but the streets can get a bit crowded then.Ĭrowds: pretty quiet along the streets, but parts of Ginza and Hibiya Okuroji can be a bit busy earlier in the night Cross the bridge to head back east, or you could continue further up the river into the Ikejiri-Ohashi neighbourhood, which often sees less foot traffic than the Nakameguro area. Start your walk from the station (East Exit 1) and head west along the river bank, where you’ll pass many shops, cafés, bars and restaurants.Ībout 10 or 15 minutes in, you’ll pass by the iconic red Nakano Bridge and the stunning Starbucks Reserve Roastery, both of which are landmarks in the neighbourhood. The streets that line the Meguro River in and around Nakameguro Station are a great place for an evening stroll, especially after dinner at one of the many restaurants in the area. Lights: streets along the Meguro River are all well lit with lamp posts Time: about 30 minutes for a round trip from the stationĬrowds: not busy, but do note the heavier foot traffic during cherry blossom season RECOMMENDED: Escape the hustle and bustle at Tokyo’s least crowded places Note: due to Covid-19 safety rules, most restaurants, bars and other businesses are currently closing at 8pm, but you can still enjoy a quiet stroll through the city at night. They’re generally well lit and surprisingly quiet – just be sure to keep an eye on the time so you don’t miss the last train home. These are some of the most scenic routes to take around Tokyo at night.
Provided you stay away from major nightlife districts, you won’t have to deal with all the crowds you normally see during the day, even at major landmarks. Better still, if you stroll along a river or head down to Tokyo Bay, you get a double dose of the city’s skyline with all the glittering lights reflected on the water.Įxploring the city at night has other advantages, too. It’s impossible to think of the city without seeing the glitzy high-rises of Ginza, the changing colours of Tokyo Skytree or Shibuya’s neon lights. Want it? Click the button to explore your size and framing options.Let’s face it, Tokyo looks its best at night.