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A freestanding luxury landmark located at the entrance to Hibiya Park and just minutes from Ginza. The hotel is famous for its fleet of customized Peninsula-green Rolls-Royces and its grand lobby where afternoon tea is a major social event. The guest rooms are some of the most high-tech and spacious in the city, featuring dedicated dressing areas and 'spa' bathroom modes. With its blend of traditional Japanese aesthetics and international luxury standards, it is a favorite for families and luxury travelers who want to be in the center of the action with world-class facilities.
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Immortalized by the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, this legendary three-Michelin-star omakase restaurant run by 99-year-old master Jiro Ono in a Ginza subway station has redefined what sushi can be, with each piece of nigiri representing decades of obsessive refinement and the finest seasonal fish from Tsukiji. The 20-minute experience costs over ¥40,000 per person and reservations must be made months in advance through a hotel concierge, yet it remains the most coveted dining reservation in the world. The counter seats only ten guests who experience each piece served at precisely the right temperature and must eat immediately upon being placed before them.
Chef Fumio Kondo is a legend who revolutionized tempura by making vegetables the star of the show. His two-Michelin-starred restaurant in Ginza is famous for its ultra-thin, light batter that preserves the natural moisture and flavor of the ingredients. The signature dish is his 'Carrot Shreds'—a towering nest of julienned carrots—and the 'Sweet Potato,' which is thick-cut and fried for over 30 minutes to achieve a cake-like texture. Dining here is an elegant, sensory experience where you watch each piece being fried with surgical precision at the counter.
Ippudo is the global face of Hakata Tonkotsu ramen, and its Ginza branch offers the brand's classic experience in a polished, upscale environment. Their signature thin, straight noodles are served in a silky-smooth pork bone broth that has been simmered for 18 hours. Choose the 'Shiromaru' for the classic taste or 'Akamaru' for a modern twist with spicy miso and garlic oil. Their 'Hakata Bite-sized Gyoza' and spicy bean sprouts (provided for free at the table) are the perfect side dishes. It's a reliable, high-quality ramen experience that is very welcoming to international guests.
The grand red-brick facade of Tokyo Station was originally built in 1914 and meticulously restored to its pre-war glory in 2012. It stands as a magnificent example of European-style architecture in Japan, featuring two massive domes with intricate interior carvings. The station is not just a transit hub but a destination itself, housing the Tokyo Station Hotel and the 'Character Street' underground mall. The Marunouchi plaza in front of the station provides a vast, open space that is particularly beautiful at night when the building is classically lit, contrasting with the surrounding modern skyscrapers.
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