Explore the bustling Ginza and Marunouchi districts in Tokyo

Ginza, located near Tokyo Station, is one of the city's busiest high-end shopping districts.

Its main thoroughfare, Chuo Dori avenue, is chock-a-block with upmarket department stores, luxury boutiques and art galleries.

It is also home to some of the oldest shops in Tokyo, including the stationery shop Itoya, which was founded in 1904 and occupies a 12storey building today.

Close to Ginza is the commercial district of Marunouchi, a good base if you are taking frequent train rides to explore the Kanto region where Tokyo is located and beyond. The shinkansen, or bullet train, operates from Tokyo Station, which is also served by a direct train from Narita airport.

In November 2022, I stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo At Marunouchi, housed in the 31storey Pacific Century Place Marunouchi building.