Sony Building, Tokyo

Name: Sony Building
Address: 5-3-1 Ginza, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3573-2563

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Facts and practical information

The Sony Building was designed by Japanese architect Yoshinobu Ashihara, and opened on April 29, 1966 in Tokyo's Ginza district. It is located at the Sukiyabashi crossroads on Harumi-dori, and is accessible directly from the Ginza subway station via exit B9. The building is an example of Postmodern architecture. ()

Local name: ソニービル Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 35°40'20"N, 139°45'47"E

Address

5-3-1 Ginza中央区 (銀座)Tokyo 104-0061 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3573-2563

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Sony Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Ginza Six, Tokyo International Forum, Kabuki-za.

~1220 ftNW
Shopping, Department store
Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, Tokyo
6 min walk • In the bustling heart of Tokyo, Japan, lies Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, a modern marvel of mixed-use development that seamlessly blends urban sophistication with cultural allure. This vibrant complex, situated in the special wards of Tokyo, stands as a testament to the...
~420 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Business center
Ginza Six, Tokyo
3 min walk • Ginza Six is a luxury shopping complex located in the Ginza area of Tokyo, jointly developed by Mori Building Company, J. Front Retailing, Sumitomo Corporation and L Catterton Real Estate.
~1770 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo
9 min walk • The Tokyo International Forum stands as a marvel of modern architecture and a premier event venue in the bustling heart of Tokyo, Japan. With its distinctive glass atrium and sleek, ship-like silhouette, the forum is a striking addition to the city's skyline, easily...
~1740 ftSE
Theatre and performing arts
Kabuki-za, Tokyo
9 min walk • Nestled in the bustling district of Ginza, Tokyo, the Kabuki-za Theatre stands as a cultural emblem of traditional Japanese performing arts. This storied venue, dedicated to the classical dance-drama known as Kabuki, has been enthralling audiences since its inception...
0.4 miW
Western-style park with flowers
Hibiya Park, Tokyo
11 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Tokyo, Hibiya Park stands as a verdant sanctuary offering respite to both city dwellers and tourists alike. This historic park, located in the special wards of Tokyo, Japan, is a picturesque haven that contrasts sharply with the...
0.5 miW
Music venue
Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall, Tokyo
12 min walk • The Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall is an outdoor theater in Tokyo, Japan's Hibiya Park. There are actually two concert halls; the smaller was erected during the Meiji era, and the bigger was first built in the Taishō era. The larger venue is colloquially abbreviated to "Yaon".
0.5 miSW
Sacred and religious sites
Karasumori Shrine, Tokyo
13 min walk • Karasumori Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Minato, Tokyo. It enshrines Ukanomitama, Ame-no-Uzume and Ninigi-no-Mikoto.
0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum, Architecture
Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo
12 min walk • The Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo is an art museum in Tokyo's Marunouchi district.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Dentsu Building, Tokyo
14 min walk • The Dentsu Building or Dentsu Headquarters Building is a high-rise building in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The building houses the corporate offices of Dentsu.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Kabuki theatre, Concerts and shows
Shinbashi Enbujō, Tokyo
11 min walk • The Shinbashi Enbujō is a theatre in the Ginza neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan. It is a major kabuki venue, though other types of performances take place there as well.
0.4 miS
Neighbourhood
Shinbashi, Tokyo
12 min walk • Shinbashi, sometimes transliterated Shimbashi, is a district of Minato, Tokyo, Japan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sony Building open?

Sony Building is open:

Monday 11 am - 7 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 7 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 11 am - 7 pm
Friday 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday 11 am - 7 pm
Sunday 11 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sony Building?

Nearby attractions include Maison Hermès, Tokyo (1 min walk), Wako, Tokyo (3 min walk), Yūrakuchō, Tokyo (5 min walk), Ginza, Tokyo (5 min walk).

How to get to Sony Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sony Building:

Metro

Ginza • Lines: G, H, H-Ts, M, Ts;H (2 min walk)
Hibiya • Lines: C, H, H-Ts, I, Ts;H (7 min walk)

Bus

Sukiyabashi Bus 5 to Harumi Port • Lines: 都03, 都04, 都05-1, 都05-1出入, 都05-2 (2 min walk)
THE Access Narita (2 min walk)

Train

Yurakucho (5 min walk)
Tōkyō (18 min walk)

Light rail

Shimbashi • Lines: U (13 min walk)
Shiodome • Lines: U (17 min walk)