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Tokyo Stationis so vast, its almost mini-city in itself!
Along with Tokyo Station, this guide covers the areas to the west and north-east of the station.
This includes theImperial Palace(home of the emperor), MarunouchiandNihonbashi.
Tokyo Station Area
Tokyo Stationis the citys central station and main hub for intercity rail connections.
16 different lines converge at Tokyo Station and it sees around 3000 trains pass through it each day.
TheMarunouchiarea is immediately to the west of Tokyo Station.
This is foremost a business district and is dominated by office blocks.
However plenty of good dining and upmarket shopping options are also available in the area.
Many shops and restaurants are found inside large complexes such asKitte,Shin Marunouchi Building,Marunouchi Oazoamong others.
The Nihonbashi area has historically been associated with trade, and today remains a notable shopping destination.
As the Emperor lives here, most of the grounds are off limits to the public.
Tours run for about 90 minutes and are organised through the Imperial Household Agency.
Tours are only in Japanese, however you might download an app for explanations in English and other languages.
Note that tours dont run on certain days, so see info at end of the page for details.
Near the inner grounds are for example the beautifulImperial Palace East Gardens, open all year round.
Today the bulk of the stations foot traffic however occurs underground.
Food is usually a depressing affair at most of the worlds central train stations.
But of course, this is Japan.
Particular concentrations can be found in Gourmet Street, Kitchen Street, and Ramen Street.
Check the Best Food and Drink section below for some recommendations!
Takashimayais another historical department store in the area, though not quite as old or hallowed as Mitsukoshi.
A more recent addition to the Nihonbashi shopping scene is theCoredodevelopment, made up of three separate multi-level buildings.
Plastic replicas displayed around will show what you get inside packages.
Ramen Street can be hard to find for first time visitors.
Here is a downloadablerestaurant guide and floor map for Tokyo station.
Tetsu-ichiAddress: 2 Chome-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map).
Yes, Nemuro Hanamaru is akaitenzushi(conveyor belt sushi) restaurant.
Dont let that fool you though.
In Japan, at better restaurants like Nemuro you’re free to also order freshly made.
We love this sushi restaurant because its a rare find that ticks all our boxes.
Great service and efficiency?
Excellent variety with some special offerings beyond the usual?
Good prices and value for money?
No wonder long queues of locals form outside each day.
We suggest going outside peak times, but even then be prepared to wait.
When you turn up, take a number from their computerised system.
Nemuro HanamaruAddress: 2 Chome-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (Map).
(This year the restaurant was recognised in the 2019 Tokyo Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand.
No small achievement in a city with 200,000 restaurants!)
If choosing theomakasemenu, the ingredients are selected by the chef.
Prices are very reasonable, with meal options to suit all ranges of budgets.
Us neither, until we stumbled across Uminchuu Shubou.
Uminchuu ShubouAddress: 2 Chome-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Map).
Zoom in and outby clicking the + and on the bottom left.
Click a marker on the mapto reveal more information about the restaurant.
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