Tokyo Area Tokyo Station

Curry Shop Alps (カレーショップ アルプス)

Who doesn't love a cheap and hearty meal? You will be surprised to know that both lunch and dinner at Curry Shop Alps won't cost you more than 500 yen. Large servings are available for those feeling extra hungry.

Address: Orange Road, Yaesu Shopping Mall, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0028
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10am – 9.30pm; weekends and public holidays, 10am – 9pm
Tel: +81 3 3274 4002

Kokyo Gaien National Garden (皇居外苑)

About a 10-minute walk from the central gate of the Tokyo Station, this spacious grassy area is surrounded by over two hundred black pines. It is a lovely place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Be sure to check out the Double Bridge, a symbol of the Imperial Palace.

Address: 1-1 KokyoGaien, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0002
Opening hours: Always open
Tel: +81 3 3231 5509
http://fng.or.jp/koukyo/

Tsukiji Sushi Say, Tokyo Station Grand Dining Hall (築地寿司清 東京駅グランスタダイニング店)

 

Don't have time to visit the Tsukiji Fish Market? No problem, you can still try Tsukiji’s fresh, delicious sushi right inside Tokyo Station. The hall opens as early as 7am.

Address: Tokyo Station (inside the ticket gate) 1F, 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Opening hours: 7am – 10pm daily
Tel: +81 3 5220 6865
http://www.tsukijisushisay.co.jp/store/tokyo.html

Tanita Dining Hall (丸の内タニタ食堂)

This outlet offers a menu with healthy options originally created for the workers of Tanita, a major manufacturing company operating in Tokyo.

Address: B1F International Building, 3-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Opening hours: Monday to Friday for lunch 11am - 3pm; cafe service 2pm - 4pm (Last order: 3.30pm); Closed: Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays
Tel: +81 3 6273 4630

Tokyo Station Gallery (東京ステーションギャラリー)

 

This art gallery is inside the Red Brick Building and has an exhibition room on the second floor, which forms a ring around the Marunouchi dome by the north gate, allowing you see all the people as they pass through below.

Address: 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Opening hours: Opening hours: 10am – 6pm (until 8pm on Fridays); Closed: Mondays and the New Year holidays
Tel: +81 3 3212 2485
http://www.ejrcf.or.jp/gallery/english/index.html

Tokyo Banana (東京ばな奈)

 

This is the home of the famous banana sponge cake well loved by visitors as souvenirs. The shops offer a wide range of flavours, such as banana milkshake and chocolate pudding.
Where to buy: 10 different locations within Tokyo Station. Please check the website for more details.

Address: Several stores at Tokyo Station
Opening hours: N/A
Tel: N/A
http://www.tokyobanana.jp/index.html

Tokyo Me+ (資生堂パーラー)

 

The Tokyo Me+ store at Tokyo Station is known for carrying the Shiseido Parlour’s rich and delicious cheese cake. It also offers a number of limited-edition items.

Address: 1F, First Avenue Tokyo Station, 1 ChomeMarunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Opening hours: Weekdays 9am – 8.30pm; weekends and public holidays 9am – 8pm
Tel: +81 3 3201 2360
http://www.tokyoeki-1bangai.co.jp/shop/116

Tokyo Station Hotel (東京ステーションホテル)

This hotel opened in 2012 after the restoration of Tokyo Station. It offers all the luxuries you would expect from a modern hotel, without sacrificing Japanese tradition.

Address: 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Opening hours: Check in: 3pm; Check out: 12pm
Tel: +81 3 5220 1111
http://www.tokyostationhotel.jp

Tokyo Campanella (東京カンパネラ)

 

Souvenirs from the Tokyo Campanella are some of the most popular in Tokyo. Their chocolate-flavoured, three-layerlangue de chat cookies are a real treat.

Address: Tokyo Station Gift Garden
Opening hours: 6.30am – 10.00pm (Monday – Wednesday 6.30am – 9.30pm)
Tel: N/A
http://tokyo-campanella.com

Marunouchi Hotel (丸の内ホテル)

 

The oasis of the city, MarunouchiHotel is the place to enjoy some tranquillity. Check in here for a relaxing stay.

Address: 1-6-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Opening hours: Check in: 3pm; Check out 12pm
Tel: +81 3 3217 1111
http://www.marunouchi-hotel.co.jp

The Red Brick Building of Tokyo Station (東京駅 赤レンガ駅舎)

With its renaissance design, the Red Brick Building (or Marunouchi Building) is the essence of the station and quite a sight to behold. You can also get an impressive view of this building from the sixth floor terrace of the Shinmaru building on Imperial Road.

Address: 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005
Opening hours: Always open
Tel: +81-50-2016-1603
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/