The richest and most expensive street in Japan is Chuo-dori in the Ginza district of Tokyo. Specifically, the area surrounding the "Ginza 4-Chome Junction" (the intersection of Chuo-dori and Harumi-dori) consistently records the highest land prices in the country. In 2026, one square meter of land on this street is worth well over ten million yen (approx. $70,000+ USD), making it some of the most valuable real estate on the planet. This iconic boulevard is the heartbeat of Japan's luxury scene, lined with flagship stores for global brands like Chanel, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton, as well as historic Japanese department stores like Wako (with its famous clock tower) and Mitsukoshi. Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, Chuo-dori is closed to automobile traffic and becomes a pedestrian-only zone known as Hokosha Tengoku (Pedestrian Heaven). Beyond its extreme wealth, the street is a symbol of Japan's post-war modernization and remains the ultimate address for high-end dining, exclusive art galleries, and elite "social clubs" that have served Japan's political and business elite for over a century.