Step off the typical tourist trail and dive into the everyday life of locals on this 2-hour walking tour of Sunamachi Ginza! Known as one of Tokyo's most beloved retro shopping streets, this bustling 670-meter lane is packed with over 130 family-run shops and food stalls retaining a nostalgic "Showa-era" charm. With a friendly English-speaking guide by your side, you will easily overcome the language barrier, interact with local shop owners, and taste some of the best affordable street food Tokyo has to offer.
What's included
Transportation fee between Toyocho station and Sunamachi Ginza Shopping Street
English-speaking guide
Food and drinks
Transportation fee to the meeting point
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Sunamachi Ginza Shopping Street
1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
The last stop is to visit the Sunamachi Ginza "Shotengai". "Shotengai" is the Japanese word for shopping streets with small local shops on both sides. Sunamachi Ginza arcade used to be a quite, small arcade before the air raid in Tokyo, but after the huge air raid in 1945, it became a scorched earth. Now it is one of the most popular shopping street with approx. 180 small shops that sell fresh local produce, everyday grocery, and everything else. Since this arcade was rebuilt after World War II, the local people has put a lot of effort to rebuilt the street and its unique atmosphere and culture has a vestiges of Showa period (1926-1989). Sunamachi Ginza "Shotengai" is now part of the daily life for the locals and there are about 18,000 people shopping or simply strolling there everyday.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meeting Point: Toyocho Station in Tokyo 1 Exit (Outside)
End point
Meeting Point: Toyocho Station in Tokyo 1 Exit (Outside)
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Minimum age is 3 years
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
