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Accessibility
Outside (for all attractions): Ginza attractions including the dining area, stage program, the Waza, shopping and other exhibits, takes place outside on the Temple grounds. The grounds are flat with no steps or curbs so wheelchairs can navigate freely.
Inside (for access to the Chapel): The temple building is handicap accessible if you wish to visit the MBT Chapel. Enter the temple building through the West door at the Menonomee entrance.
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- The Chapel (which is open for viewing) has elevator access. Inside the entrance follow the sign to the elevator.
- There is a handicap accessible washroom to the right as you enter the Temple building.
Ginza Event Map
To help you find your way around Ginza we’ve create this map. To enlarge the map click the map image or this link Event Map.
Purchasing Food & Beverages
We have a central Food Ticket Booth where guests can purchase any of the Food or Beverage* items on our menu. Guests will receive a color coded ticket for each item they purchase which will be accepted at our concession booths. You can now Pre-Order your Ginza food and beverages – see how below. *Alcoholic beverages are not sold at the Ticket Booth, customers wishing to purchase alcoholic beverages will have to visit the Beer booth (for id check) to purchase beer or wine.
Pre-Ordering Food is now closed
Alcoholic Beverages
Beer, Sake and Japanese Plum Wine are available to those of legal drinking age. Ginza is a family friendly event so we ask guests to consume responsibly.
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- Guests can only purchase alcoholic beverages at the Beer Booth (not the Food Ticket Booth) where they must present a valid ID.
- Ginza Holiday reserves the right to refuse alcohol to individuals who may have over-consumed.
- No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed.
Credit cards
Credit Card purchases are accepted at the entry Gates, Food Ticket booth, the Shop MBT booth, the Beer booth and for purchases from the Waza. Other Craft vendors are independent merchants so it is advisable to check with them directly.
Tour MBT Chapel
During Ginza the MBT Hondo (chapel) will be open for viewing with MBT members present to answer questions. Additionally, on Saturday and Sunday during stage intermissions, our minister will give brief talks about our Temple and Shin Buddhism. Enter the MBT building through the west door on Menomonee street. There will be signs to the stairs (or elevator) leading up to the chapel.
Restrooms
There are portable toilets, including a handicap accessible facility, located outside near the South gate. There is also a handicap accessible washroom with a baby-changing station inside the temple (enter the temple through the West door at the Menomonee Street entrance – the accessible washroom will be on the first hallway to the right).
First Aid and Safety Personnel
There is a nurse and safety personnel on duty. If assistance is needed, ask any of the Ginza staff at either entrance Gate or the Stage.
Directions to Ginza – 435 W Menomonee Street, Chicago, 60614
Public Transportation: MBT is close to several CTA Bus lines and the Elevated Brown line. During the busy summer we suggest checking public transportation options from the CTA or RTA. https://www.transitchicago.com/planatrip/ https://www.rtachicago.org/riders/how-to-ride.
Driving: Use the Google Map for directions from your location. With construction on the Kennedy expressway, you may want to seek alternate routes.
Parking: Parking around Ginza is very difficult and we recommend you consider alternatives such as ride-sharing. If you decide to drive note that MBT is located in a residential neighborhood that has Resident Parking restrictions in effect at 6 pm every evening. That means after 6 pm, a resident sticker must be displayed or a ticket (and possibly towing) may occur. If you plan to park your car beyond 6 pm we suggest seeking metered parking or a commercial parking lot (apps like ParkChicago or SpotHero may be useful).
