Tsukiji and Ginza, Tokyo, Japan

Tsukiji is a popular destination for its lively outer seafood market and eateries.  Ginza is Tokyo’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment district, famous for its luxury boutiques and high-end restaurants.

Tsukiji Hongwan-ji Temple: 3 Chome-15-1 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-8435, Japan
Tsukiji Outer Market: Japan, 〒104-0045 Tokyo, Chuo City, Tsukiji, 4 Chome, 及び６丁目一部
Seiko House Ginza Clock Tower: 4 Chome-5-11 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Ginza Kabukiya: 4 Chome-12-15 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Date Picture Taken: September, 2024

I got off the subway near the Tsukiji market and was on my way to the market when I found this temple.  Without much information, I went in to see what was inside.

It turned out to be a Buddhist Temple.

The Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple is a distinctive Buddhist temple located near the former Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. It is well-known for its unique architecture, blending traditional Buddhist design with influences from Indian, Islamic, and European styles, making it a one-of-a-kind sight in Japan.

It was originally established in 1617 in a different location and relocated to Tsukiji after being destroyed by fire in 1657.

I kept on walking and arrived at the Tsukiji Market

Tsukiji is a district in Tokyo, best known for its iconic Tsukiji Fish Market, which was once the largest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world. Even though the inner wholesale market moved to Toyosu in 2018, Tsukiji remains a popular destination for its lively outer market, historical significance, and delicious street food.

The famous Ginza area is located near Tsukiji, so I took a short bus ride there.

The SEIKO HOUSE Ginza, formerly known as the Wako Main Building, is a historic landmark located at 4-5-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. Established in 1932, this neo-renaissance-style building features an iconic clock tower and has been a symbol of the Ginza district for over 90 years.

Ginza’s main street, Chuo-Dori Ave, was closed to traffic on the day I visited.

Walked on Chuo-dori Ave.  My back side

My front side

Ginza Six Department Store on my left

The Uniqlo Flagship store in Ginza is in front of the Ginza Six store.

Back side

I went inside the Ginza Six

I exited Ginza Six and entered the Uniqlo store.  I then left Uniqlo through the back of the store.

The street behind the Uniqlo store was narrower than in front. I walked back toward the Seiko Building.  The street name is Ginza Suzuran-Dori St.

I turned right and walked back to Chuo-dori Ave.

I turned left on Chuo-dori Ave – the other direction than I walked before on Chuo-dori Ave

Matsuya Ginza is a renowned department store located in Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district. Established in 1925, it has been a cornerstone of Ginza’s shopping scene, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary fashion, design, and culinary experiences.

Back side

Inside the Matsuya Ginza Department Store

After the main street of Ginza, I walked away to Ginza Kabukiya Theater

Ginza Kabukiza Theater.  The Kabukiza Theatre in Ginza, Tokyo, is the premier venue for experiencing traditional Kabuki performances. Established in 1889, it has undergone several reconstructions due to fires and wartime damage, with the current structure reopening in 2013.