Kyobashi

Tokyo

Kyobashi
Kyobashi
Kyobashi
Kyobashi
Kyobashi

Head out on a self-guided tour of this bustling business district to experience the reality of life in the Japanese capital.

Kyōbashi is a compact business district in Tokyo. This is not a particularly tourist-oriented area, which means it is a great place to simply go for a walk and enjoy some people-watching as the locals go about their business. Bring your camera with you to capture photos of the busy streets during the day or the bright lights after dark.

The district is named after the bridge that once ran through the neighbourhood, connecting the area with Ginza. Visit today, however, and you won’t find a bridge here. The neighbourhood suffered great damage during World War II, with the bridge destroyed and the river filled with ash. When the city was rebuilt afterward, the bridge and the river no longer existed.

Even earlier, in the 18th century, Kyōbashi was a cultural hotspot. This was the city’s theatre district for many years. Today the area has more businesspeople than actors, but you will still find theatres, museums and small art galleries dotted around the streets.

Start your exploration of Kyōbashi at the Tokyo Chuo City Tourist Information Centre. This is a great place to pick up information about the neighbourhood’s highlights. One of the most interesting attractions is the National Film Archive of Japan, just a 5-minute walk away. View an exhibition here or attend one of the regular screenings.

Another popular sight nearby is Tokyo Character Street, which lies slightly northwest of the neighbourhood. This colourful basement mall features dozens of stores packed with items based on anime and cartoon characters.

Discover the small, independent galleries and other arts establishments as you wander. For a higher density of places to shop, walk just a few minutes to reach the famous Ginza shopping district. The buzzing Tsukiji Fish Market is also within easy walking distance of Kyōbashi’s streets.

Reach Kyōbashi by taking the subway to the Kyōbashi station. Several other stations, including Yurakucho, Ginza-itchōme and Hatchobori, are also nearby.


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Top hotels in Kyobashi

lyf Ginza Tokyo

lyf Ginza Tokyo

3 out of 5
2-5-4 Kyobashi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is RM680 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
RM680
RM823 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (517 reviews)
"Very good staff, the 2 bedroom was a great size for a family of 3. Everything we needed and central to the shopping district and rail services. 100% would book again for my next stay in Tokyo."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

lyf Ginza Tokyo
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is RM578 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
RM578
RM644 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,806 reviews)
"Walking distance to the airport and public transportation made it easy to get to Tokyo and surrounding areas. Several good food options."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,065 reviews)
"We chose this hotel for the location. It is definitely in the middle of everything in shinjuku. We chose to book thru expedia for safety of mind in case we needed to cancel. The lobby is on the 8th floor, so there will always be 2 elevators to enter or exit. The elevators for the rest of the hotel ..."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,319 reviews)
"didn't expect cleaning service everyday, but was appreciated."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel

4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is RM1,107 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
RM1,107
RM1,376 total
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,901 reviews)
"I didn’t have breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower

3 out of 5
1-11-10 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is RM282 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
RM282
RM341 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,683 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and hella affordable. Easy access to the train station. Good food in area."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
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Other neighbourhoods around Kyobashi

Marunouchi featuring a fountain, a park and a high rise building

Marunouchi

4/5(9 area reviews)

Travellers choose Marunouchi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nijubashimae (Marunouchi) Station or Otemachi Station and check out top sights like Imperial Garden Theatre.

Marunouchi
Ginza featuring skyline, modern architecture and a city

Ginza

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.

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Chuo

4.5/5(140 area reviews)

Known for its popular shops and top seafood restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Chuo. Check out top attractions like Tokyo Bay and Tsukiji Outer Market, and jump on the metro at Tsukiji Station or Shintomicho Station to see more of the city.

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Shinbashi

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Shinbashi. Make a stop by SL Square or Karasumori Shrine while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uchisaiwaicho Station to get around town.

Shinbashi
Akihabara Electric Town showing signage, street scenes and shopping

Chiyoda

4.5/5(178 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Tokyo Imperial Palace is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

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Akihabara

While you're in Akihabara, take in top sights like Akihabara Electric Town and jump on the metro at Suehirocho Station to see more of the city.

Akihabara


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