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Ginza is Tokyo’s stage for indulgence, where Michelin-star counters sit just a few steps from casual noodle shops, and old kissaten cafés still hold their ground next to glossy patisseries. This neighborhood has long been the city’s fine-dining capital, but what makes it irresistible is the range-whether you’re here for sushi a perfectly fluffy omelette sandwich, or seasonal sweets, Ginza always delivers. In this guide, we show you where to eat in Ginza Tokyo-we round up the very best spots so you’ll know exactly where to eat in Ginza—morning to midnight.
Planning more Tokyo food and Ginza wandering?
Eating in Ginza is where Tokyo gets dangerously elegant. We arrive for sushi, tempura, wagyu, parfaits, department-store food halls, and “just one nice lunch,” then suddenly we are considering rooftop drinks, Tokyo Station snacks, skyline dinners, and a full neighbourhood stroll because apparently restraint has left the building. If Ginza is part of your bigger Tokyo food mission, these guides will help you connect the meals with views, culture, and after-dark fun.
- What to Do in Ginza Tokyo — the obvious next read for galleries, shopping, food halls, cafés, Kabuki-za, rooftop gardens, and polished city wandering.
- Best Places to Eat in Tokyo — useful if you want to compare Ginza with ramen shops, sushi counters, izakayas, cafés, and other Tokyo food legends.
- Best Sushi in Tokyo — perfect if your Ginza meal plan is drifting toward omakase counters, hidden sushi spots, and very serious rice-and-fish decisions.
- Restaurants with a View in Tokyo — ideal if you want dinner with Tokyo Tower, skyline lights, bay views, and that “we planned this brilliantly” feeling.
- Best Rooftop Bars in Tokyo — for sunset drinks, hotel terraces, city lights, and the noble travel art of being slightly above the chaos.
- Where to Eat at Tokyo Station — handy if you’re pairing Ginza with Marunouchi, Yurakucho, a Shinkansen day, or emergency-quality station food.
- Nightlife in Tokyo — useful if dinner in Ginza turns into cocktails, late trains, glowing streets, and one more stop because Tokyo refuses to go to bed.
- One Day in Tokyo — great if Ginza is part of a short Tokyo route and you need food, sightseeing, and transport to behave like an actual plan.
- Best Boutique Hotels in Tokyo — perfect if your Ginza food crawl has convinced you that staying somewhere stylish is not optional, but necessary.
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Taimei-an [Ginza, Tokyo]
Over 60 years in Ginza and still quietly brilliant. Once a fishmonger, Taimei-an keeps that legacy alive with pristine sashimi—more than 100 varieties rotate through the menu. In winter, the comforting Seri Soba (¥1,100) is the move. Come for a few cups of sake and small plates, linger for the soba finish, and soak up the old-Tokyo mood that feels a little like stepping onto a Kabuki stage.
Business hours: 11:30–20:20 (Sat last orders 14:20)
Closed: Sundays & public holidays
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6-3-14 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tokimi (Tokimi) [Ginza, Tokyo]
A relaxed sister spot to “Ginza Kudo” and “Tokuuchiyama,” blending Japanese comfort with playful Western touches. Pair the signature Foie Gras Monaka with a glass from the well-curated wine list, then go big with the luxe Gout Soba (¥3,600), lavishly topped with dried mullet roe and salmon roe—decadent and delicious.
Business hours: 17:30–22:30 (LO)
Closed: Sundays & public holidays
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2F Suzuki Building, 3-11-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Ikkaku Hibiya Central Market
Set inside Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, this bar nails the easygoing, all-day brief: natural wines, classic sours, and its cult-favorite fried chicken (¥800). Clean design, easy vibes, and hours that work around sightseeing or shopping.
Business hours: Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 (LO) / Sat–Sun & holidays 11:00–22:00 (LO)
Closed: Follows Tokyo Midtown Hibiya schedule
* Menu availability varies by time; dishes above are offered all day.
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Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 3F, Hibiya Central Market, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Ginza Tenichi Imperial Hotel Branch [Ginza, Tokyo]
Since 1930, this celebrated tempura counter has drawn artists and tastemakers. Sit at the bar for just-fried seasonal pieces—crisp, light, and quietly luxurious. Open straight through the afternoon and evening.
Business hours: 11:00–21:00 (LO)
Holidays: Irregular
Tel. 03-3503-1001
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Tower Building B1F, 1-1-1 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Centre The Bakery Ginza Store [Ginza, Tokyo]
Famed for pillowy, subtly sweet loaves, this café bakes the kind of bread that makes everything taste better. The Club Sandwich (¥2,640) is a lunchtime favorite—simple, balanced, extremely satisfying. Great for a quick bite.
Business hours: 10:00–18:00 (LO)
Closed: Tuesdays
* Dishes noted here are available from 11:00.
Tel. 03-3567-3106
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Tokyo Expressway Konya Building 1F, 1-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Nile Restaurant [Ginza, Tokyo]
Opened in 1949 by A.M. Nair, an Indian independence activist studying in Japan, this storied spot is now helmed by the third generation, Yoshimi Nair. Order the house-legend Murgi Lunch (¥1,600): Aomori chicken is simmered with onions for hours, then finished with a proprietary spice blend and served with potatoes and cabbage—stir it all together and let the flavors bloom. The tomato-rich Chicken Masala (¥1,550) is another favorite.
Business hours: 11:30–21:00 (Sun/holidays LO 20:00)
Closed: Tuesdays & 1st/3rd Wednesdays
Tel. 03-3541-8246
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4-10-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Cafe YOU [Ginza, Tokyo]
A Ginza kissaten loved for 50+ years. The signature Omelette Sandwich layers fluffy Kimuraya bread with an unseasoned, custardy omelet and house mayo—pure nostalgia, perfect with their mellow blend coffee. Don’t miss the ultra-soft Omurice: two creams folded into egg, barely set over ketchup rice with bacon and onion. Both come as a set with a drink for ¥1,500.
Business hours: 11:00–16:00 (Sat/Sun/holidays LO 15:30)
Closed: New Year holidays
Tel. 03-6226-0482
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Takano Building 1F, 4-13-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Rockfish [Ginza, Tokyo]
Highball heaven. Kazunari Sekiguchi pours textbook-crisp Kakubin highballs and turns out impeccable snacks—the Scotch egg (¥1,300) is rightly famous. Come mid-afternoon, stay through golden hour; it’s that kind of bar.
Business hours: 15:00–22:00 (Sat/Sun/holidays 14:00–17:00)
Open daily
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7F, New Ginza Building 1, 7-3-13 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Silver Tower [Ginza, Tokyo]
Since 1955, this stew specialist has served a uniquely light, Japanese-style beef stew—clear, deep, and made with care. Beef and vegetables simmer for three days, impurities skimmed until the broth turns silky. Order the hit Mixed Stew (beef, tongue, vegetables) and add the coquille-style mini gratin with shrimp and shiitake (set ¥4,200) for the full retro hug.
Business hours: 11:30–19:30 (LO)
Closed: New Year holidays
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4-13-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Japanese Restaurant Wadakura [Marunouchi, Tokyo]
Inside the Palace Hotel Tokyo, Wadakura delivers refined kaiseki that hums with seasonality. The 11-course Seasonal Wadakura Kaiseki (¥30,000) is available until 21:00—a polished way to end an evening, with castle-side calm as a bonus.
Business hours: 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 (LO)
Open daily (service charge applies)
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6F Palace Hotel Tokyo, 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Komatsu Bar [Ginza, Tokyo]
A sleek, lounge-like bar with classic cocktails (try the mint-chocolate Grasshopper, ¥2,000) and a small menu of savory comforts—Crab Chawanmushi with Thick Sauce (¥1,000) and a tidy Mini Salmon Roe Rice Bowl (¥1,600) play beautifully with a nightcap.
Business hours: 16:00–24:00
Closed: Sat/Sun/holidays
Charge: ¥1,000 per person
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Ginza Komatsu West Building 7F, 6-9-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Bar Hashi [Ginza, Tokyo]
A warm wooden counter and easy conversation—ideal for bar novices and regulars alike. Snack on the Specially Selected Horse Sashimi from Kumamoto (¥2,750) and sip the bright, zesty Donnacho Rickey (¥1,450) built with tequila and Setouchi lemon.
Business hours: 18:00–26:30 (Sat 16:00–21:30 LO)
Closed: Sundays & irregular holidays
Charge: ¥1,100
Tel. 03-3572-8400
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Aoki Tower Building B1F, 6-3-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Bar Hoshi Segreto [Ginza, Tokyo]
Run by world champion bartender Yuichi Hoshi, this six-seat hideaway is a tiny sanctuary for classic technique and seasonality. From 15:00 you can taste masterfully crafted cocktails by Hoshi’s protégés. Start with the delicate, floral “Sakura Sakura” (¥2,200).
Business hours: 15:00–24:00
Closed: Tuesdays
Charge: ¥1,500 + service
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東京都中央区銀座6-8-6 木の実ビル 2F
Mariage Freres Ginza Main Store [Ginza, Tokyo]
MARIAGE FRÈRES Photograph by FRANCIS HAMMOND
Paris 1854 to Ginza today—this tea salon pours more than 500 varieties and builds elegant desserts and dishes around them. Order a perfumed classic like Earl Grey French Blue and match it with cake; tea at this level feels like a little ceremony.
Business hours: 11:30–19:30 (LO)
Open daily
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5-6-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Royal Crystal Cafe Ginza [Ginza, Tokyo]
All crystal and calm, with Lalique touches and impeccable service. Many come just for the siphon coffee, but the afternoon tea set is lovely, too. Pictured: a classic set of one cake + drink (¥2,000).
Business hours: 11:00–20:00
Open daily
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B1F, 5-4-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Royal Crystal Cafe Ginza
Lobby Lounge The Palace Lounge [Marunouchi, Tokyo]
From light bites to full afternoon tea, this serene lobby spot is a city escape. A house favorite: the timeless “Nick’s Domestic Beef Fillet Steak Sandwich” (¥6,800)—simple, precise, and very Palace.
Business hours: 11:00–23:30 (LO)
Open daily (service charge applies)
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東京都千代田区丸の内1-1-1 パレスホテル1F
The Lobby [Yurakucho, Tokyo]
At The Peninsula Tokyo, The Lobby covers a lot of moods: Chinese plates, salads, and comfort classics. For a treat, the Domestic Beef Premium Burger (¥4,600) is juicy, generous, and hits the spot whether you’re in for lunch or a late bite.
Business hours: 16:30–20:30 (LO)
Open daily *Menu shifts by time (breakfast/lunch/afternoon tea/dinner); dish above is available from lunch through dinner.
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1-8-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo — The Peninsula Tokyo 1F
Armani / Ristorante Lounge [Ginza, Tokyo]
Design-driven and utterly Ginza. Slip into the lounge for aperitivo hour, a glass of something sparkling, and refined Italian bites before or after shopping. It’s the kind of room where time slows and everything feels softly lit.
Business hours: 11:30-23:00 (Sunday-20:00)
Closed: Mondays * The menu changes depending on the time of day, with lunch, tea time, and dinner, but the Aperitivo Box introduced this time is available from 18:00 to 20:00 (LO)
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10th and 11th floors of Armani Ginza Tower, 5-5-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo