Top Things to do in Chuo
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Chuo, Kanto
Discover the best top things to do in Chuo, Japan including Ginza, Kabukiza Theater, Artizon Museum, Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, Bank of Japan Currency Museum, Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Ginza Mitsukoshi, Suitengu Shrine, Tsukishima Monjya Street, Bank of Japan.
Restaurants in Chuo
1. Ginza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,737 reviews
This large neighborhood is home to many stores and restaurants and is a favorite destination for the youth of Tokyo.
Reviewed By YairBarZohar - Qiryat Ata, Israel
This district, considered one of the most exclusive shopping areas in the world, has the largest concentration of Western brands in Japan, including Gucci, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and many others. You will also find huge stores of leading electronics companies, including Apple and Sony. Every Sunday and Saturday, from 12:00 to 17:00, the main street that passes through the Ginza district becomes a "pedestrian paradise" and is closed to vehicular traffic, so it's the best time to get there.
2. Kabukiza Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,005 reviews
Traditional Japanese Kabuki performances can be seen at this refurbished theater in the Ginza district.
Reviewed By Escape618129
The tickets are available over the counter half an hour before the play which spares all the hassle with prebooking. The theatre itself is impressive and the play worth seeing even for non Japanese speakers. The costumes from Edo period look like a fairytale, it was also suprising to hear the music and voices during the play. You can use Enhlish transcripts.
3. Artizon Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By 564hughm - Sydney, Australia
Impressed by this private art collection with its diversity of European masters (Monet, Picasso and many others), Japanese artists including impressionists and other diverse works. I understand the building was completed not long ago, with exhibition space that is very well thought out and designed. Well worth a visit.
4. Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,022 reviews
Tsukiji Hongwanji is a branch temple of Nishi (West) Hongwanji in Kyoto. The current Main Worship Hall was designed by Ito Chuta and rebuilt in 1934 after being destroyed by the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. The Main Worship Hall, Gate Posts (Main Gate, North Gate and South Gate) and Stone Wall were designated as Important Cultural Properties in 2014.
Reviewed By melissamontovino - Shinjuku, Japan
Enter the temple to pray and show respect to God. Very ornate; of Indian influence. There are very clean restrooms inside and no fee to enter.
5. Bank of Japan Currency Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By geographyguy_11
I am no economist but I do love a good central bank museum. The Bank of Japan was no exception and offers a wealth of information about Japanese history inside its small display. The security staff at the entry were helpful in giving me an English guide to the exhibits, with further leaflets available in the museum itself. It is extremely comprehensive, detailing the history of currency in Japan from gold and silver ingots to the first paper money to the reforms required as the country opened up to the West during the Meiji period. This museum helped me put some of the things I had learnt at other museums in context. There are a set of stamps to collect as you go around and lots of coins, notes and associated objects to inspect. Well worth a trip if you love history, politics or old money!
6. Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By OZS_ATW - Budapest, Hungary
It is the oldest department store in Japan. I liked it so much. The shops offer state of the art items with high prices. It is an absolute must to see while staying in Tokyo. A MUST SEE attraction!
7. Ginza Mitsukoshi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 503 reviews
This is the oldest surviving department store chain in Japan. Its floors offer menswear, womenswear, accessories, children's wear, toys, and household goods. It's also popular for its large food hall.
Reviewed By CathFromTexas
If you are a shopper, this is the place to be! A 12 story department store with upscale designer brands. Even if you are a not a shopper, the bottom three floors are the “food court” floors. They are out of this world! The most beautiful food and everything you could possible imagine. The food floors are a must see! If you are looking for Japanese souvenirs, this is not the right place. This is upscale shopping. The 7th floor is fun and has good gift items and home decor. I like to shop so I enjoyed this department store. It is so elegant and the displays are just gorgeous.
8. Suitengu Shrine
9. Tsukishima Monjya Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 719 reviews
Reviewed By 390davidw390 - Neath, United Kingdom
One of the must do's in Ginza is a 5am visit to the fish market and auction, when this interesting event is over take the bus back to the Old Tsukishi Market, your early morning hunger will disappear in the kaleidoscope of foods on offer in the many varied, delicious and colourful stalls and small eateries. Really a must visit place if your a food and in Tokyo
