Chūō-ku

Chūō Ward encompasses three major areas: Nihonbashi, Kyobashi, and Tsukishima, covering 10.21 square kilometers in the heart of Tokyo Metropolis.

The district formed in 1947 through the consolidation of Kyobashi and Nihonbashi wards, marking a significant change in Tokyo's administrative structure.

The Ginza district within Chūō stands as a primary shopping center, built upon a former silver mint site next to the Bank of Japan headquarters.

The district maintains excellent transportation connections with six Shinkansen lines and multiple subway routes intersecting at major stations throughout the area.

While 169,179 residents call Chūō home, the population multiplies to 650,000 during business hours due to commercial activities and office workers.

Location: Tokyo

Inception: March 15, 1947

Part of: ward area of Tokyo

Shares border with: Chiyoda-ku, Minato, Taitō-ku, Sumida-ku, Kōtō-ku

Website: https://city.chuo.lg.jp

GPS coordinates: 35.67058,139.77197

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17