Chuo

Tokyo

Chuo
Chuo
Chuo
Chuo
Chuo

This central ward of Tokyo is known for its bustling shopping districts, food streets, varied museums and laid-back waterfront parks. 

Chuo City presents an enthralling mix of dining, retail and recreational attractions in an area dating back over 400 years and newly named in 1947. One of Tokyo’s 23 special wards, Chuo began during the Edo period as the city’s business and cultural heart. Visit Chuo to find glitzy shopping malls alongside traditional theaters and parks filled with cherry blossoms.

Energetic Ginza is the beating heart of Tokyo’s luxury lifestyles. Shop for art, upscale fashion and the latest technology trends at malls such as Ginza Place, Ginza Six and Tokyu Plaza Ginza. Listen to the Westminster chimes sounding from the clock tower of Ginza Wako mall. Ginza’s Kabuki-za Theatre puts on year-round performances of classical kabuki dramas.

In Nihonbashi, ultra-modern towers rise above traditional Shinto shrines such as the Suitengo Shrine. Find traditional crafts at Coredo Muromachi, luxury fashion at Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi and an old-world charm on Amazakeyokocho Street. Watch traders in action at the Tokyo Stock Exchange and then mingle with them at boisterous izakaya pubs. Trace monetary history at the Bank of Japan Currency Museum and browse some of the more than 3,000 kites of the Kite Museum collection.

See a slice of Tokyo’s fishing heritage at Tsukiji Outer Market in the Tsukiji district. Sample fresh sushi at bars lining the alleys. A sense of tranquility fills Hamarikyu Gardens, notable for springtime cherry blossom bloom and fall foliage. Don’t miss the Buddhist Tsukiji Honganji Temple with a style influenced by Indian temples.

Cross the Kachidoki Bridge to the man-made island of Tsukishima and admire views of the city skyline from riverfront pathways and Ishikawajima Park. Feast on pan-fried monjayaki pancakes at over 75 restaurants on Tsukishima Monja Street. The view from Harumi Wharf includes the emblematic Rainbow Bridge.

Chuo is easy to reach via train or metro travel. Experience alternative views of the area on a boat cruise along the canal or river. Chiyoda, Koto and Minato are other popular Tokyo wards located nearby.


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Top hotels in Chuo

KOKO HOTEL Ginza 1chome
KOKO HOTEL Ginza 1chome
3.5 out of 5
1-9-5, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
Very impressed!
"I had a wonderful stay here! Very clean, helpful staff and very quiet. I felt very safe as a solo traveller."

Reviewed on 10 Jul, 2025

KOKO HOTEL Ginza 1chome
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
4.5 out of 5
8-13-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is S$211 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$211
21 Jul - 22 Jul
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel was great and in a perfect location for shopping, transport and restaurants."

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier
Tokyu Stay Ginza
Tokyu Stay Ginza
3 out of 5
4-10-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is S$349 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
S$349
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Incredible location. Very close to Tsukiji and Ginza shopping."

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

Tokyu Stay Ginza
Hotel Gracery Ginza
Hotel Gracery Ginza
4 out of 5
7-10-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is S$135 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$135
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"It was very nice. The shower head is too big and hard to maneuver. Other hotels have much smaller and easier to handle. Other than that it was good!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Hotel Gracery Ginza
karaksa hotel TOKYO STATION
karaksa hotel TOKYO STATION
3 out of 5
1-Chome 5-3 Yaesu, Chuo, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is S$143 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$143
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,343 reviews)
"It was clean, located close to shopping and train station, and most of all staff are wonderful."

Reviewed on 10 Jul, 2025

karaksa hotel TOKYO STATION
Premium Apart MONday GINZA EAST
Premium Apart MONday GINZA EAST
4 out of 5
1-9-12 Irifune, Chuo Ward, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Tokyo Imperial Palace and Tokyo ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
"Loved it"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Premium Apart MONday GINZA EAST
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Other neighbourhoods around Chuo

Ginza featuring a city, skyline and street scenes

Ginza

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.

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Shinbashi

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Shinbashi. Make a stop by SL Square or Karasumori Shrine while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uchisaiwaicho Station to get around town.

Shinbashi
Marunouchi which includes a city, a high-rise building and a fountain

Marunouchi

4/5(9 area reviews)

Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Imperial Garden Theatre.

Marunouchi
Akihabara Electric Town showing signage, street scenes and a city

Chiyoda

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Nippon Budokan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

Chiyoda
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Akihabara

While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.

Akihabara
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Minato

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay are top sights in Minato, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sengakuji Station or Shirokane-takanawa Station to see more sights in the area.

Minato

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