Visit sparkling downtown Ginza for fine dining offerings and designer boutique shopping, then head to Nihonbashi to explore the area's thriving history.

Ginza Station can be reached by the Hibiya, Marunouchi, and Ginza subway lines. The main shopping area is just after the station.

Mitsukoshimae Station on the Hansamomon and Ginza subway lines takes you to the Nihonbashi shopping area. The gorgeous, recently restored Tokyo Station is also close to many attractions.

And if you're looking for an extraordinary experience, we suggest you spend the day bouncing from strip to strip for another great urban outing.

On Cho Dori Street, you will find many of the most prestigious brands in the field of fashion and cosmetics. It also has many shops, restaurants and cafes.

Noting that this stunning one kilometer strip is home to some of the most expensive real estate prices in the world. Nearby, the Yurakucho area has plenty of upscale shops and izakaya restaurants.

Car traffic stops on Shaw Dory Street on weekend evenings. Consider yourself a king walking around this street.

Admire the traditional kabuki theater in Kabukiza against the backdrop of modern architecture.

Japan's first trading post (mitsukoshi) came into existence in 1673. Check out its stately flagship in the Nihonbashi district.

Other sites of interest include the Bank of Japan Building and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Over the past century, Nihonbashi has held a distinguished position as the country's largest financial province.

The word Nihonbashi means “Japan Bridge,” which is the actual bridge it was named after. The scars of the 1945 bombing are still visible on her.

Take a leisurely tour of the Bank of Japan, built in 1896.