Ginza West Leaf Pie
Crisp, leaf-shaped butter pastries — the signature item of a long-standing Ginza bakery.
Tax-freeFrom November 1, it switches to a 'refund system.' You pay tax-inclusive prices in stores and get the tax back after a customs check at the airport when you leave. Be sure to bring your passport.
SouvenirsWagashi and rice crackers from Ginza's old shops, knives, dried seafood and tea from Tsukiji Outer Market
Shopping tipTsukiji Outer Market opens early and many shops close around 2 p.m. Many are closed on Sundays and holidays.
MainGinza Station — the Ginza, Hibiya and Marunouchi lines meet here, so you can get anywhere in Tokyo
OtherFor Odaiba and Toyosu, take the driverless 'Yurikamome' from Shimbashi Station
On footGinza, Yurakucho and Tsukiji Market are each about 15 min apart on foot
PassYurikamome 1-day pass, Tokyo Subway Ticket
Shopping streets & markets in Ginza·Tsukiji, Tokyo · 3
Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
A district of department stores and flagship shops. On weekend afternoons the main street becomes pedestrian-only.
Ginza's largest mall, with a free rooftop garden.
A stationery store over 100 years old, full of pens, letter paper and paper goods.
5 gifts to bring home from Tokyo and where to buy them · Ginza·Tsukiji first
Crisp, leaf-shaped butter pastries — the signature item of a long-standing Ginza bakery.
A fluffy sponge cake filled with banana cream — Tokyo's classic gift.
Doll-shaped sponge cakes filled with red bean paste — an Asakusa specialty.
Yokohama's famous meat dumplings; shelf-stable gift boxes are available.
Dove-shaped butter cookies — Kamakura's classic gift.
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.