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Why Ginza has 28+ exchange shops within 800 meters in 2026
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Why Ginza has 28+ exchange shops within 800 meters in 2026

Ginza's combination of luxury shopping + Apple Ginza + dense tourist traffic supports 28+ exchange shops clustered around Ginza 4-chome. Competition compresses spreads to 0–0.5% above mid-market on USD, comparable to Shinjuku West Exit.

TL;DR

  • 28+ exchange shops within 800m of Ginza 4-chome.
  • Density driver: tourist shopping volume.
  • Result: tight spreads (0–0.5% above mid-market on USD).

What drives the density?

  • High tourist foot traffic (Mitsukoshi, Wako, Apple Ginza)
  • Convenient pairing with luxury shopping
  • Compete-on-rate culture among the major chains

See also

  • Article #16 — Where to exchange USD in Shinjuku
  • Article #26 — Ginza money guide

Last verified 2026-05-07.

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Last verified: 2026-05-07