Ginza has a luxury reputation, but visitors do not have to book omakase to eat sushi in the district. Walkways beneath the elevated expressway connect department stores and galleries with Yurakucho and Shimbashi, where restaurants, offices and rail passengers intersect. The area combines shopping and culture—with theatres, galleries and architecture from different periods—and is walkable, although distances between stations still matter. For seasonal pieces, Sushi no Midori Ginza uses queue tickets and reservations; Hama Sushi Ginza Inns lets diners order plate by plate beside the railway.
Midori is on the first floor of the Yamashita Building, beneath the expressway at 8-3 Ginza. It has 82 seats, and in-person queue tickets start at 10 a.m. from a machine at the entrance. On weekdays it closes in the afternoon before reopening for dinner; Saturdays, Sundays and holidays run continuously. The company warns it may stop issuing tickets if it expects the remaining queue cannot be served before closing. It also confirms there is no dedicated parking and places Shimbashi Station about five minutes away.
The menu ranges from nigiri and seasonal sushi to sashimi and platters. Comments for this branch mention generous pieces, perceived freshness and attractive value compared with other counters in the area; the most common trade-off is waiting in a lively room. Hama Sushi is on the second floor of Ginza Inns 1, beside Yurakucho. The complex directory publishes its hours and payment methods; the chain format offers individual plates and sides, a simple way to adjust the total to appetite and available time.
Hama is more functional if the outing continues by train or through the shops; Midori suits diners willing to spend longer comparing nigiri and ordering a set. Neither is an intimate chef’s counter, and Hama reviews describe a quick meal with possible lunchtime queues. On weekends, some main Ginza streets are pedestrianised for set periods, making the walk more pleasant but concentrating visitors. If a Kabuki performance or rail connection follows, check the queue, Midori’s split weekday hours and the complex entrance before crossing the district.
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Sushi no Midori Ginza
8-3 Ginza, Tokyo Expressway Yamashita Building 1F, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Midori’s branch sits beneath the elevated expressway, on the first floor of the Yamashita Building, a five-minute walk from Shimbashi. Its setting reflects everyday Ginza: behind the department-store façades are dining corridors where workers, shoppers and Kabukiza audiences look for a straightforwa
Nigiri, seasonal sushi, sashimi, platters, seat reservations and takeaway; 82 seats. No dedicated parking; the company points drivers to nearby paid parking.
Hama Sushi Ginza Inns
Ginza Inns 1, 2F, 3-1 Ginza Nishi, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Hama Sushi is on the second floor of Ginza Inns 1, the shopping complex connected to the Yurakucho area. Rather than treating the name Ginza as a synonym for luxury, visitors can use this address for a straightforward break among department stores, offices, shop windows and rail connections.
Individually ordered sushi plates, sides and electronic payments on the second floor of Ginza Inns 1 beside Yurakucho. No dedicated parking confirmed.
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Sushi no Midori, Ginza · Accessed October 21, 2026
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GO TOKYO, Ginza · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Ginza Inns, Hama Sushi · Accessed October 21, 2026
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GO TOKYO, Ginza · Accessed October 21, 2026
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GO TOKYO, Ginza · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Ginza Inns · Accessed October 21, 2026
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Wanderlog, Sushi no Midori Ginza (Google Maps data) · Accessed October 21, 2026
Exact Ginza branch listing; reproduces Google 4.2/5 and 5,648 reviews. Public comments value the size and perceived freshness of sushi and note the regular queue. Snapshot checked 2026-10-21.
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Google Maps, Hama Sushi Ginza Inns · Accessed October 21, 2026
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