Researched guide · Checked on Oct 19, 2026
Shinbashi is where Tokyo’s office workers unwind: yokocho alleys of izakaya and standing bars around a station first opened in 1872. Next door, Shiodome has skyscraper restaurants with night views, a giant Ghibli clock and the tidal garden of Hama-rikyu. It sits between Ginza and the bay, two minutes from Ginza by subway.
Quick answer
Getting there: Shimbashi Station (JR, Ginza Line, Asakusa Line, Yurikamome) or Shiodome Station (Oedo Line, Yurikamome)
Time needed: Half a day, or an evening
Best time: Evenings for the bars and views; daytime for Hama-rikyu
Good for: Izakaya, night views, gardens, kabuki
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Overview
| Getting there | Shimbashi Station (JR, Ginza Line, Asakusa Line, Yurikamome) or Shiodome Station (Oedo Line, Yurikamome) |
| Time needed | Half a day, or an evening |
| Best time | Evenings for the bars and views; daytime for Hama-rikyu |
| Good for | Izakaya, night views, gardens, kabuki |
Best Things to Do
Hama-rikyu Gardens
An Edo-period garden with a tidal pond around a central teahouse. The scenery changes with the seasons and the time of day, so it is worth visiting more than once. See our parks and gardens guide.
The Ghibli clock at Shiodome
At Shiodome Sio-Site, a 12-meter-tall clock designed by Hayao Miyazaki comes to life several times a day.
Caretta Shiodome sky restaurants
The 46th and 47th floors of Caretta Shiodome have restaurants and bars with city views, a good place for dinner at night.
Hibiya Okuroji
A 300-meter stretch under the elevated tracks between Shimbashi and Yurakucho, with restaurants, cafés, bars and shops.
Shimbashi Enbujo Theatre
A kabuki theater first opened in 1925 and rebuilt in 1982, with shops and restaurants to use during the intermission. See our kabuki guide.
Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo
A store for scale-model kits, RC toys and tools, with a full-size mini 4WD car on display.
Food & Drink
- Yokocho alleys: Shimbashi-Yokocho and Yuraku-Yokocho have izakaya and bars near the station.
- Tachinomi (standing bars): cheap beer and small plates, popular with locals.
- Wide choice: sushi, ramen, yakitori, udon, shabu-shabu, kaiseki, Korean barbecue, Chinese food and Hokkaido specialties.
Find places to eat with our restaurant finder, and see our izakaya guide.
Best Restaurants in Shinbashi & Shiodome
Affordable eel rice bowls near Shinbashi Station, 17 counter seats and an English menu.
- English menu
- Reservations: see details
Shopping
- Hibiya Okuroji shops under the tracks.
- Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo for model kits.
- Ginza’s department stores are one stop away: see our Ginza guide.
Where to Stay
Shiodome has large hotels, including some with high-floor rooms and views. Ginza and Tokyo Station are also close. See Best hotels near Tokyo Station and Ginza.
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Getting There
- Shimbashi Station (opened 1872): JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, Tokaido and Yokosuka lines, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line and the Yurikamome.
- Shiodome Station: Toei Oedo Line and Yurikamome.
- From Ginza: about 2 minutes on the Ginza Line. From Ueno: about 11 minutes on the JR Yamanote Line. From Asakusa: about 14 minutes on the Toei Asakusa Line.
- From Haneda: about 30 minutes on the Keikyu Line.
New to Tokyo trains? See Trains in Tokyo and How to use Suica.
Suggested Itinerary
- AfternoonHama-rikyu Gardens
- Walk
- The Ghibli clock in Shiodome
- Walk
- EveningDinner with a view at Caretta Shiodome
- LateA standing bar in the Shinbashi yokocho
Travel Tips
- Try a tachinomi standing bar to mix with locals.
- Go to Caretta Shiodome after dark for the night view.
- Visit Hama-rikyu at different times of day: the tidal pond changes.
FAQ
What is Shinbashi known for?
Its izakaya alleys and standing bars where Tokyo’s office workers unwind, around Shimbashi Station, first opened in 1872.
Where is the Ghibli clock?
At Shiodome Sio-Site, a short walk from Shimbashi Station.
How far is Shinbashi from Ginza?
About 2 minutes on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.
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Sources
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