Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi features contemporary skyscrapers standing alongside traditional merchant houses, department stores, and specialist shops connected by numerous canals.

The district emerged as the central marketplace of Edo during the 1600s, marking the starting point of five major roads that connected Japan's regions.

Local establishments maintain centuries-old traditions through specialist shops offering traditional crafts, regional foods, and authentic Japanese confectionery.

Multiple subway lines intersect at Nihonbashi station, with direct connections to the Ginza, Tozai, and Asakusa lines near Tokyo Station.

All road distances in Japan continue to be measured from the Nihonbashi Bridge, which serves as the zero-kilometer marker for the national highway network.

Location: Chūō-ku

GPS coordinates: 35.68167,139.77283

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:21