Ginza Sony Park is a multipurpose complex in the heart of Ginza. Offering everything from event space to open-air seating, it’s a welcome oasis in the urban chaos.
What is Ginza Sony Park?
There’s been a park in the area since 1966, when the Sony Building held pride of place in Ginza. In 2018, the original building was demolished, leaving only the park area for visitors. Now, however, the entire complex has been rebuilt, with a focus on urban leisure and relaxation in Tokyo’s bustle.
Design
The park follows an open style with an emphasis on verticality. Looking up and down gives visitors new perspectives, as the building architecture curves at sharp angles.
Not only that, but the building is a mix of above and below ground, as well as indoor and outdoor spaces. The effect is of a building that is seamless and fluid — added to by the mix of new architecture and existing pieces of the old Sony Building.
Facilities
The full space isn’t due to open until January 2025, but some facilities are already in place. You can stop off in the underground, as the Sony Café is on hand to serve coffees and cakes. There’s also direct access to the interior of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro.
Once complete, there will be more snack options on the main balcony, as well as space for events and markets throughout the complex. Seating will also be provided throughout, giving weary travelers a place to rest during their Ginza adventures. Sony plans to decorate the space with art and design projects from local artists, creating a gallery for visitors to enjoy while they chill.
Accessibility
The entire complex is wheelchair-accessible, and designed to be accommodating to all. There is step-free access to almost every part of the building, through both ramps and elevators.
- 227 m from Ginza Station Ginza Line (G9)Hibiya Line (H9)Marunouchi Line (M16)
- 291 m from Yurakucho Station Yurakucho Line (Y18)Yamanote Line (JY30)Keihin-Tōhoku Line (JK25)
- 419 m from Ginza-itchōme Station Yurakucho Line (Y19)
