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Ginza · cafe

Matcha Stand Ippuku

抹茶スタンド一服

Sister shop of Matcha Cafe Wabisabi in Tsukiji's backstreets, serving Japan's first bamboo-based matcha drinks. Frozen bamboo cups keep your latte crisp; the alleyway location feels like a true hideaway.

⚠️ Cashless payment only. Sister shop concept—verify current menu/prices on visit, as they may differ from the main Wabisabi location.

Address

Chuo-ku, Tsukiji, 4-9-7 1F, Tokyo

Hours

Mon–Sat 8am–4pm; closed Sun

Rating

4.9 ★ (203 on Google Maps)

English

Yes

Reservations

Not required

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Ginza · restaurant

Arrocería La Panza

Spanish paella specialist in Ginza with eight consecutive years of Michelin recognition. The post claims the rice-forward execution changes how you think about the dish—umami-forward seafood, buttery depth. Dinner-focused, reservation recommended.

⚠️ Price for tasting menu (¥11,000) shown in caption; verify current pricing on visit or by calling ahead.

Address

Chuo-ku, Ginza, 1-15-8 1F, Tokyo

Hours

Tue–Thu 5–10:30pm; Fri 11:45am–2:30pm, 5–10:30pm; Sat–Sun 11:45am–3pm, 5–10pm; closed Mon

Price

$$

Rating

4.3 ★ (396 on Google Maps)

English

Yes

Reservations

Required

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Ginza · restaurant

Bettenchi Ginza

別天地 銀座

Traditional Japanese seafood spot in Ginza serving fresh sashimi and seasonal catches. Their all-you-can-drink course (fugu, crab) runs ¥7,980—a rarity for central Tokyo. Small, intimate room; minimal signage.

⚠️ Post includes paid promotion notice. Menu prices may shift; verify by phone before visit. Japanese-only ordering.

Address

Chuo-ku, Ginza, 7-6-10 4F, Tokyo

Hours

Mon–Sat 5pm–11pm; closed Sun

Price

$$

Rating

4.5 ★ (96 on Google Maps)

English

Yes

Reservations

Not required

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Ginza · restaurant

Ginza Shiraishi Bettei

銀座 しら石 別邸

Ginza's under-the-radar kappo in the basement—set courses and à la carte both available, fresh-caught fish and vegetables prepped however you like. Budget ¥7,000–8,000. Five-minute walk from Shimbashi Station.

⚠️ IG post notes this is promotional content. Call ahead for Friday/Saturday evenings; it fills quickly despite no formal reservation requirement.

Address

Chuo-ku, Ginza, 8-4-27 B1F, Tokyo

Hours

Mon–Sat 11am–4pm and 6pm–5am (last order 4:30am); closed Sun. Late-night dining available.

Price

$$

Rating

4.8 ★ (167 on Google Maps)

English

Yes

Reservations

Not required

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Ginza · izakaya

Himawari [Sei]

牛タンと馬肉とクリスピー餃子 ひまわり［精］

Ningyocho izakaya specializing in thick-cut beef tongue, horse meat, and ultra-crispy dumplings (0.1mm skin). Opened June 2025. Low-temp beef tongue cooked tableside, with horse sashimi as ochazuke. Good value for groups.

⚠️ Opened June 2025—very new venue, so availability and exact policies may still be settling. Verify via Instagram or direct contact before visiting.

Address

Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Price

$$

English

Limited

Reservations

Not required

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Ginza · kissaten

Tricolore

トリコロール本店

Tricolore is a Ginza kissaten founded in 1936, still drawing weekday-morning queues. Known for the theatrical iced café-au-lait, made to order at your table—you pick the milk ratio. A poised old establishment worth the trip.

⚠️ Caption mentions prices (apple pie ¥750, iced coffee ¥1,250); verify current pricing on visit.

Address

5-9-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Hours

Mon, Wed–Sun 8am–7pm; closed Tue

Price

$$

Rating

4.3 ★ (1490 on Google Maps)

English

Yes

Reservations

Not required

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Ginza · cafe

HIIRAGI Ginza

ひいらぎ 銀座本店

Modern matcha café in Ginza known for shaved ice made with premium Uji matcha that stays flavorful to the last spoonful. Pairs perfectly with black sugar cream and red bean. Full matcha set includes latte, financier, and chocolate.

⚠️ Caption mentions BLACKPINK LISA visit, which may be speculative or dated; verify current celebrity status if relevant to your visit.

Address

6-12-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Hours

Daily 11am–8pm

Price

$$$

Rating

4.4 ★ (355 on Google Maps)

English

Yes

Reservations

Not required

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Ginza · other

Okuno Building

奥野ビル

Okuno Building in Ginza (Chuo-ku) is a vintage apartment block housing small independent bars, cafes, and shops tucked into its narrow corridors. A throwback to old Tokyo amid the modern skyscrapers — a rare pocket of pre-war Ginza for anyone who wanders off the main avenues.

Address

1-9-8 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Rating

4.5 ★ (547 on Google Maps)

English

Yes

Reservations

Not required

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Ginza · restaurant

Japanese Spice Curry Wakka

ジャパニーズ スパイス カリー ワッカ

Wakka is a Tabelog-100 Japanese curry shop in Hatchobori, a tiny district between Tokyo Station and Tsukiji with almost no tourist traffic. Signature 'neo green curry' (¥1,500) — a coconut-free Japanese take on Thai green curry, sharp heat, ¥200 ultimate-chicken-curry topping. Lunch sells out by 13:30, dinner calmer.

Address

2-19-7 Hatchobori, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Shoji Building 1F)

Hours

Mon–Fri 11:30-15:00 / Mon–Fri 18:00-21:00 / Sat 11:30-15:00

Price

$$

English

Limited

Reservations

Not required

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