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Ginza·Tsukiji, Tokyo — where to start?

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Tax-free & shopping guide

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.

Shopping spots in Ginza·Tsukiji
Getting around Ginza·Tsukiji

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

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Shopping

Shopping streets & markets in Ginza·Tsukiji, Tokyo · 3

Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026

Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.

  1. Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
  2. When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
  3. Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax

Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.

Department stores·LuxuryGinza·Tsukiji

Ginza

銀座

A district of department stores and flagship shops. On weekend afternoons the main street becomes pedestrian-only.

Ginza Sta.
Shopping complexGinza·Tsukiji

GINZA SIX

GINZA SIX

Ginza's largest mall, with a free rooftop garden.

Ginza Sta.
StationeryGinza·Tsukiji

Ginza Itoya

銀座 伊東屋

A stationery store over 100 years old, full of pens, letter paper and paper goods.

Ginza Sta.

Local products & gift ideas

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SweetsGinza

Ginza West Leaf Pie

銀座ウエスト リーフパイ

Crisp, leaf-shaped butter pastries — the signature item of a long-standing Ginza bakery.

SweetsAsakusa

Ningyo-yaki

人形焼

Doll-shaped sponge cakes filled with red bean paste — an Asakusa specialty.

FoodYokohama

Kiyoken Shumai

崎陽軒 シウマイ

Yokohama's famous meat dumplings; shelf-stable gift boxes are available.

SweetsKamakura

Hato Sablé

鳩サブレー

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.