Mikimoto Ginza Main Store

ミキモト本店

4.2Est. 30Tokyo, Kanto

Overview

Mikimoto's flagship pearl shop since 1899; 2017 Toyo Ito-designed building with a steel-shelled exterior.

Mikimoto's flagship pearl shop, founded 1899 by Kokichi Mikimoto, the inventor of cultured pearls. The current building, opened 2017, was designed by Toyo Ito with a steel-shelled exterior of perforated holes that backlight at night. The ground floor displays a curated heritage collection including the 1937 Akoya pearl crown made for the Paris World's Fair; the upper floors are the working showroom.

Local tips

The heritage display is free and viewable without a salesperson. The annual Mikimoto Christmas tree on the corner plaza is a Ginza winter tradition since 1976.

Practical info

Japanese name: ミキモト本店
Payment: Cards accepted

Accessibility

Wheelchair entrance

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