✨Wandering around Ginza, Tokyo and praying at Koami Shrine✨

✨ Suggested Route

Starting Point: Ginza Station, Tokyo → Koami Shrine → Ginza Shopping & Dining → Evening Stroll

1️⃣ Ginza Street (Chuo-dori)
• Exit Ginza Station's A4 Exit and you'll be in the heart of Ginza.
• Chuo-dori is home to major department stores like Mitsukoshi, Matsuya, and GINZA SIX, as well as boutique flagship stores like Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.
• Photo Spots: Wako Clock Tower and the 4-chome intersection, a symbol of Ginza.

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2️⃣ Koami Shrine (near Ningyocho Station, Nihonbashi)
• From Ginza, take the Hibiya Line to Ningyocho Station, about a 5-minute walk.
• Koami Shrine, known as "Tokyo's Little Miracle Shrine," is renowned for its blessings of wealth, health, and good fortune.
• Must-See:
• Bronze Snake Statue: Touching the snake brings good health. • A popular amulet for good luck and bad luck.
• Every New Year, crowds of people flock to this shrine, earning it the nickname "one of Tokyo's most powerful."

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3️⃣ Ginza Stroll & Lunch
• After returning to Ginza, you can choose from:
• Tsukiji Outer Market (approximately a 15-minute walk or one subway stop): sushi and seafood donburi.
• Ginza's established restaurants: Shiseido Parlor (Western cuisine), Ginza Tengoku (donburi), and Ginza Kyubei (sushi).
• Hidden gems: Ginza Kimuraya (red bean bread) and Kissa You (thick egg sandwiches).

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4️⃣ Afternoon Stroll: Ginza Backstreets & GINZA SIX
• Explore the back alleys:
• Kyukyodo: A century-old stationery and fragrance shop.
• Itoya: A paradise for stationery lovers.
• Kabuki-za: Another cultural highlight of Ginza, where you can watch traditional performances or shop for souvenirs.

• GINZA SIX: A modern department store with a rooftop garden and views of Tokyo Tower.

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5️⃣ Dinner & Night View
• Ginza is beautifully illuminated at night. Recommended:
• Ginza Wagyu Yakiniku/Sukiyaki (now mid-day).
• Stroll through Hibiya Park (one stop away) to soak up the tranquil nighttime atmosphere.
• Or take the subway to Shiodome/Tsukiji for a night view of Tokyo Bay.

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⏰ Time Suggestion
• Morning: Stroll along Ginza Chuo-dori → Visit Koami Shrine
• Lunch: Enjoy Tsukiji or Ginza cuisine
• Afternoon: Explore Ginza's alleyways and department stores
• Evening: Rooftop of GINZA SIX → Enjoy the Ginza night view and dinner