The Ginza area is famous for being a glitzy and ritzy but, if you find the right kind of accommodation within your own budget I say go for it! SOOOOOO convenient and for kids there are so many fun things to do and see. Here are my recommendations for Ginza with kids if you’re wondering just what there is to do exactly.
If you like little Mum-and-Pop shops and retro alleyways Ginza is probably NOT for you (all some of the back streets do hide some quaint treasures but it’s not the majority of Ginza.) Most options are high rise and modern and slick here. Amazing restaurants ( often with an amazing price tag attached) and great shopping for kids and adults around here too.
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Local stations: Ginza Stations on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, the Marunouchi Line, the Tokyo Hibiya Line. Yurakucho Station on the Yamanote City Loop line, the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line. Shimbashi Station is also 10 mins walk from Ginza if you use the Ginza exit. Shimbashi Station is on the JR Yamanote Line, the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line, the JR Tokaido Line, The JR Yokosuka Line, the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, The Toei Subway Asakusa Line, the Yurikamome Line.
Closest JR Yamanote Line ( City Loop) Station: Yurakucho Station ( 5-10 minutes walk from most of central Ginza.)
If you like exploring the city on foot like I do? You can walk to:
– Shimbashi ( 19 mins on foot or approx approx 8 mins./ 1500 yen in a taxi or 12 mins on the subway with a 5 min walk at either end for 170 yen)
– Nihonbashi ( 19 mins on foot or approx 7 mins/ 1300 yen in a taxi or 8 mins on the subway for 165 yen per ticket)
– Tokyo Tower ( 37 mins on foot or approx 12 mins/ 2300 yen in a taxi or 18 mins on the subway with a 5 min walk at either end for 165 yen per ticket)
– Akasaka ( 38 mins on foot or approx 8 mins / 2000 yen in a taxi or 6-10 minutes on the subway for 170 yen per ticket)
– Toranomon, right next to Roppongi ( 34 mins on foot or approx 9 mins / 2000 yen in a taxi or 15 mins on the subway with a 4 minutes walk at either end for 165 yen.)
How to get here from Narita and Haneda airports?
The easiest option after a private shuttle is to take an airport limousine bus. Even if you aren’t staying at one of the bus stop hotels, you can take a cab from that stop for that last little leg OR maybe it might even be close enough to walk!
It stops at : The Peninsula, The Dai-Ichi Hotel, Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier, Palace Hotel, Imperial Hotel, Ginza Station (Yurakucho), Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel.
What is actually in this area?
Here are my Ginza suggestions when travelling around with kids.
And for kid-free date night options read here.
IN WHICH HOTELS WOULD I HAPPILY STAY?
Section L Tsukiji
While not in the heart of Ginza, this is nearby in Tsukiji (near the fish market) and it is an apartment hotel. The rooms have a kitchen and a washer and dryer- all in the room. They can cater for families of up to 5 people.
Please note that Section L Tsujkiji also offers longer term stays (month by month, even) if you are interested. This hotel is 3 mins walk from Tsukiji Outer Market and 17 mins walk from JR Ginza Station ( 10 mins by train or 6 mins/approx 650 yen by taxi.)
Hyatt Centric
This hotel is gorgeous ! Every floor has a different touch that reflects the fact that Ginza was, originally, a district for textiles shopping. Also, the hotel premises used to be a newspaper printing building and every details of the lobby and front reception reflects this. The service, facilities and room interiors are all absolutely flawless.
The bars and restaurants (including breakfast) are out of this world. They can deal with allergies, high chairs… everything. These guys will look after you.
Please note that this hotel is only suitable for a couple and a baby OR a couple and and a baby and a toddler who will share bedding with parents.
This hotel has lots of eateries and the metro close by. The staff speak English well. There is also a complimentary drink hour for guests in the evenings.
Hyatt Centric also host gluten free high tea ! Perfect if you are looking for gluten-free options in Ginza, Tokyo.
Hotel Gracery Ginza
This hotel is very English friendly. The rooms are modern and clean. They also have a laundry. The location is very central and would be easy to wake up early and start with these suggestions with kids in Ginza.
*A little note on coin laundries in hotels in Japan. The detergent is almost always built into the machine. If someone in your family has allergies to certain washing powders it is probably best to email in advance to find out what they use and what your options are. Oh.. and another note.. if the washer and dryer is built into one machine – the dryer setting really only works well for 1-2 items (big items like a pair of jeans and a long sleeved top, I mean) so don’t do what I do and just put in heaps of things to dry for longer – hoping that they will dry. It doesn’t work like that. Best to do little tiny drying sessions for the best drying results. It a lesson in patience but it will save you lots of coins in the long run
Please note that this hotel is only suitable for a couple and a baby OR a couple and and a baby and a toddler who will share bedding with parents (unless you were happy to get multiple rooms, of course.
Mimaru Hatchobori
This apartment style hotel is perfect for families. It has a kitchenette and the concierge desk staff are kind and helpful.
I’ve written about our stay at Mimaru Hatchobori here.
*If you go to book Mimaru Hatchobori and find it full – you may also like to take a look at Mimaru Tokyo Station East as it is just a few minutes walk away from Mimaru Hatchobori. Mimaru Tokyo Station East can accommodate families of up to 8 people and also have multi-room apartments and interconnecting rooms.
Mimaru Ginza East
Apartment style hotel. These apartment style hotels are a game changer for families.
Conrad Tokyo
This is a higher price point – a gorgeous 5 star luxury hotel.
This hotel is also very good with gluten-free diners/guests. Rooms sleep 2-3 people.
Karaska Hotel Premier
This hotel has connecting rooms as an option (so you could accommodate a family of four OR a family of 5 if one child is bed-sharing. It is clean and modern.
They also have a lounge for guests with bottomless drinks (including wine) in the evenings.
They also can assist with forwarding and receiving forwarded luggage. You can also order a simple in-room breakfast (Western or Japanese.)
This hotel can provide families with bed guards (bed rails) and plastic plates and cups and a baby bath (as well as other baby-related items.）
Ibis Styles Ginza East (only for a couple and a small child who can bedshare.)
Many of the rooms are tatami floors with western beds.
Koko Hotel Ginza 1-Chome is a convenient option worth considering if you are trying to keep that budget down. The hotel is just 1 min walk from Exit 10 of Ginza Itchome Station. The rooms are simple, small and clean. The reception desk can assist with forwarding packages. There is a coin laundry on the ground floor. The twin and universal rooms can accommodate up to 3 people (two beds and one sofa bed.)
*A little note on coin laundries in hotels in Japan. The detergent is almost always built into the machine. If someone in your family has allergies to certain washing powders it is probably best to email in advance to find out what they use and what your options are. Oh.. and another note.. if the washer and dryer is built into one machine – the dryer setting really only works well for 1-2 items (big items like a pair of jeans and a long sleeved top, I mean) so don’t do what I do and just put in heaps of things to dry for longer – hoping that they will dry. It doesn’t work like that. Best to do little tiny drying sessions for the best drying results. It a lesson in patience but it will save you lots of coins in the long run
Other hotels that I have my eye on and look like they would work for us but I have never stayed…
Mitsui-Garden Hotel Go-Chome -this hotel has triple rooms so you could stay as a family of 3 – or 4 if another child can bed share.
The Square Hotel – their premier rooms can sleep 3 – or 4 if another child can bed share.
Remm Plus Ginza – this hotel can accommodate a couple and a baby – or a family of 3 if the child is able to bed share.
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