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Tokyo Ginza Deep Back Alley Walking Tour

Location Ginza, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$62.67
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Overview

What comes to mind when you think of “Ginza”? Luxury brand shops? High‑end restaurants? Those are certainly part of its charm, but Ginza also has a fascinating side hidden in its backstreets.

This is a two‑hour walking tour that takes you through six of Ginza’s back alleys. These narrow lanes are home to hidden shrines and long‑loved local shops. You will explore Ginza’s glamorous “front” streets and then step into its maze‑like backstreets to experience a completely different side of the district.

*This tour involves about two hours of continuous walking, so it may not be suitable for guests who are not confident in their physical strength. Please wear comfortable walking shoes, and in summer, bring drinking water. Cooling towels will be provided.

*Kabuki viewing is not included in the tour.
Tokyo Ginza Deep Back Alley Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • An English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Kabuki viewing is not included

Meeting point
Meet in front of the Ginza Itoya Flagship Store

  • Ginza Hassho no Chi Monument
    You will begin at the birthplace of Ginza, where your guide will talk about how this once simple silver mint area grew into one of Tokyo’s most iconic and fashionable districts.
  • Ginza Mitsukoshi
    You will visit Ginza’s famous symbols such as the Wako Building and the Mitsukoshi Lion statue. In this area, you can find hidden spots like small angel and monkey figures, as well as a shrine hidden in a narrow alley.
  • You will then move between Ginza’s busy main streets and its back alleys. Some of the small shops in these backstreets have been around since the wartime period, offering a rare look at Ginza’s older side.
  • You will learn how the former Kojun Building played an important role in Ginza’s development, and how it helped influence how Ginza looks and feels today.
  • You will walk past the Toyoiwa Inari Shrine. This shrine has stood here since the early Edo period and has long been cherished by locals, including famous Kabuki actors. You will then head back towards Ginza 5-chome where you can take photos of old‑fashioned alleys and visit small neighborhood shrines.
  • Kabukiza Theater
    You will finish the tour at the Kabuki‑za Theater, the main stage for traditional Kabuki performances and one of Ginza’s most iconic landmarks.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Tokyo Ginza Deep Back Alley Walking Tour

    Location Ginza, Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $62.67
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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