Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street & TOGOSHIGINZA Information Center

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Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street & TOGOSHIGINZA Information Center

Spanning 1.3km, this is one of Tokyo's longest shopping streets, home to around 400 shops.

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Stretching approximately 1.3km east to west from Tokyu Ikegami Line's Togoshi Ginza Station, this shopping district boasts around 400 establishments ranging from fresh produce stores to cafes, bakeries, and bathhouses.

Renowned as Tokyo's longest shopping street, its name "Togoshi Ginza" was inspired by a desire to emulate the vibrancy of the bustling Ginza district and the historical transfer of bricks from the rubble of Ginza street after the Great Kanto Earthquake, making it the original "〇〇 Ginza" among many others across Japan.

The street, rich in downtown charm, is famous for its "Togoshi Ginza Croquettes," with several shops offering their unique versions, making it fun to compare and contrast. The street also features its original mascot, Togoshi Ginjiro (affectionately known as "Gin-chan"), who plays a vital role in enlivening the shopping district. Look out for Gin-chan's original merchandise available for sale.

Highlights

  • Boasts a total length of about 1.3km with around 400 shops lining the street.
  • Known as Tokyo's longest shopping street and considered the progenitor of the "〇〇 Ginza" concept.
  • Famous for "Togoshi Ginza Croquettes," with various shops selling their unique recipes.
  • The shopping street's original mascot, Togoshi Ginjiro, adds to the area's charm and energy.

Photos

  • A bustling shopping street bustling with people every day

    A bustling shopping street bustling with people every day

  • Togoshi Ginjiro, the original character of the shopping street

    Togoshi Ginjiro, the original character of the shopping street

Reviews

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  • When you come here, you have to try walking around with a croquette or soft serve in hand. It's so much fun to snack as you stroll and enjoy the atmosphere of the old downtown area! 👍

  • Unlike the usual busy Japanese shopping streets, this place is great if you want to get a feel for how locals live day to day.

  • With over 400 little shops, there are tons of tasty snacks to try. Getting there is pretty convenient, too.

  • It's worth spending a bit more time here. Some of the old shops sell things you hardly see anymore.

  • Most of the people walking here are locals. The shopping street is old but really long, with lots of stores to check out. Since there aren't many foreign visitors, some shops don't offer tax-free services.

Details

Name in Japanese
戸越銀座商店街・ほっとスポット戸越銀座
Postal Code
142-0041
Address
1-15-16 Togoshi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Closed
Summer and New Year holidays (TOGOSHIGINZA Information Center)
Business Hours
(TOGOSHIGINZA Information Center)
Weekdays 10:00am - 5:50pm,
Weekends and Holidays 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Access
(1) About a 1-minute walk from Togoshi-Ginza Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line
(2) About a 1-minute walk from Togoshi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line
Credit Cards
Varies by store
Official Website
Official Website (English)