MORE GINZA FAQs
Accessibility
Outside (for all attractions): Ginza attractions including concession booths, 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 St. entrance. Follow the signs to the stairs up to the Chapel or for guests needing an accessible option, the elevator is located down the first hallway on the right.
Ginza Festival 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 Festival Map.
Purchasing Food & Beverages
Guests purchase food and beverages at each individual concession booth* – there is no-longer a central ticket booth. *The Chicken Teriyaki booth will have stand-alone cashiers where guests pay for their entrees then proceed a few steps to the pick up their food.
Alcoholic Beverages
Beer, Sake and Japanese Plum Wine are available to purchase by 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 by presenting proof of legal age with a valid ID.
- Quantity restrictions will apply and 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, Concession (Food) booths, 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 ministers 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 two handicap accessible facilities and three standard facilities, located outside near the South gate. There are no public restrooms inside the building.
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. Car traffic during summer in Chicago is always challenging, please take this into consideration.
Parking: Parking around Ginza is very limited and has many posted restrictions. The neighborhood surrounding MBT has Resident Parking restrictions in effect from 6 pm. That means after 6 pm, a resident sticker must be displayed or a ticket (and possibly towing) may occur. MBT is not responsible for any traffic or parking related penalties or fees for those attending Ginza.
