Thorough explanation of access to the area around Tokyo Station (Marunouchi/Yaesu)! Introducing tourist spots and FU-ZOKU town

Tokyo Station is the business center of Japan’s capital, and the red-brick Tokyo Station itself is a historic tourist spot. It is also a city where you can enjoy sightseeing and shopping, and because it is easily accessible from major stations, it is crowded with tourists throughout the year.

This time, we will introduce the characteristics of the area around Tokyo Station, access from major stations, popular tourist spots, and FU-ZOKU town near Tokyo Station.

If you are visiting Japan and are planning to visit Tokyo Station, please read this article to the end.

Characteristics of Tokyo Station (Marunouchi/Yaesu)

Tokyo Station is a terminal station that can be called the gateway to Tokyo, the capital of Japan. It opened in 1914 and has a history of over 100 years, and has been designated as a national important cultural property.

Tokyo Station has a Marunouchi exit and a Yaesu exit. The Marunouchi exit is home to commercial complexes such as the Marunouchi Building and the Shin-Marunouchi Building, and the Christmas illuminations on Gyoko-dori Street, which connects to the Imperial Palace, are popular.

The Yaesu Exit is home to the largest express bus terminal in Tokyo, and is home to shopping spots such as Gran Tokyo and Tokyo Station Ichibangai.

Access to Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station is the gateway to Tokyo, and there are many public transportation systems in the area, so you won’t have any trouble getting a taxi.

From here, we will introduce access to Tokyo Station from major stations in Tokyo. Please use this as a reference when you visit.

Access from Shinagawa Station to Tokyo Station

Access from Shinagawa Station to Tokyo Station is as follows.

The JR Tokaido Line is recommended from Shinagawa Station to Tokyo Station.

Access from Ueno Station to Tokyo Station

Access from Ueno Station to Tokyo Station is as follows.

The JR Ueno Tokyo Line is recommended from Ueno Station to Tokyo Station.

Access from Shibuya Station to Tokyo Station

Access from Shibuya Station to Tokyo Station is as follows.

From Shibuya Station to Tokyo Station, we recommend the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line.

Access from Shinjuku Station to Tokyo Station

Access from Shinjuku Station to Tokyo Station is as follows.

The JR Chuo Line is recommended from Shinjuku Station to Tokyo Station.

Access from Ikebukuro Station to Tokyo Station

Access from Ikebukuro Station to Tokyo Station is as follows.

We recommend the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line from Shinjuku Station to Tokyo Station.

Access from Akihabara Station to Tokyo Station

Access from Akihabara Station to Tokyo Station is as follows.

The JR Yamanote Line is recommended from Akihabara Station to Tokyo Station.

Sightseeing spots near Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station, the center of Tokyo, has many spots where tourists from both Japan and abroad can enjoy sightseeing and shopping.

Here we will introduce three tourist spots near Tokyo Station. Be sure to check it out when you visit Tokyo.

Tokyo Station Red Brick Station Building, a station with over 100 years of history

The Tokyo Station Red Brick Station Building, which is a restored version of the retro Tokyo Station that opened in 1914, is a symbol that boasts over 100 years of history as the gateway to Tokyo.

The domes on the north and south sides are popular photo spots, and at the Tokyo Station Gallery inside the station, you can enjoy modern art in a space that makes use of the original brick structure from the time the station was founded.

In addition, the Tokyo Station Hotel, an accommodation facility located within the station building, is loved by celebrities from around the world, and allows you to enjoy the sophisticated space of European classics.

“Shinmaru Building” where you can enjoy gourmet food and shopping

“Shinmaru Building” is a large-scale complex building with a height of 197 m and 38 floors. There are approximately 150 shops and restaurants with a wide variety of shops and restaurants operating under the concept of “having a wonderful time.”

You can enjoy shopping at luxury stores and high-class gourmet food, so it is crowded with tourists as well as people returning from work.

In addition, Marunouchi House on the 7th floor is popular for its restaurants, music events, and artist exhibitions. In addition, on the outdoor terrace on the same floor, you can enjoy the view of the city center from the lush green space.

“Tokyo Station Ichibangai” has everything from character goods to Japanese products

Tokyo Station Ichibangai, which is directly connected to Tokyo Station’s Yaesu Exit, is a commercial facility with over 120 stores where you can enjoy shopping and dining.

At Ichibangai Tokyo Station, popular areas include Tokyo Character Street,” where popular character shops gather, andTokyo Ramen Street,” where many ramen restaurants, Japan’s national food, are lined up.

The Tokyo Gift Palette also carries a variety of Tokyo souvenirs and ekiben, which are popular among foreign tourists visiting Japan.

FU-ZOKU street near Tokyo Station

Tokyo Station is located in the center of the business district, but there is also a FU-ZOKU town nearby where foreign tourists visiting Japan can have fun.

Here we will introduce two FU-ZOKU streets near Tokyo Station. When you visit Tokyo for sightseeing, why not have some fun with Japanese women?

Akihabara, a sacred place for otaku and one of Tokyo’s leading FU-ZOKU streets

Akihabara is one of Japan’s leading electronics towns, and is also known as a mecca for otakus, with shops specializing in anime, manga, and games. It is also famous for its maid cafes, and tourists come from all over the world to experience otaku culture.

It is just 4 minutes away from Tokyo Station by JR train, and has well-developed public transportation such as the JR Yamanote Line, Sobu Line, Tsukuba Express, and Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.

Akihabara is characterized by the many image clubs where you can cosplay. You’ll be surprised at the level of costume quality.

“AKIHABARA COSPLAY GAKUEN” is an image club where foreign tourists visiting Japan can play with peace of mind. Why not enjoy it in your favorite situation?

“Asakusa” is a FU-ZOKU town steeped in the history of the downtown area.

Asakusa is a popular tourist destination steeped in history, including Sensoji Temple, Kaminarimon, and Nakamise Street. In addition, the atmosphere of the downtown area remains, such as the Shin-Nakamise Shopping Street and Kappabashi Dougu Street.

It is approximately 20 minutes from Tokyo Station by JR and subway, and is served by the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, and Tobu Skytree Line.

Asakusa is a city where a wide range of women gather, and the level of outcall escort service is particularly high. There are love hotels and business hotels nearby, so you can easily hang out with women.

It is also attractive that there are many stores that are open to foreign tourists visiting Japan, such as “Ailedore”,“COSPARA”, and “ALICE CAFE”.

Summary

In this article, we introduced access to Tokyo Station from major stations, popular tourist spots, and the surrounding FU-ZOKU town.

Tokyo Station is the business center of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, and the surrounding area is also home to the FU-ZOKU district, where foreign tourists visiting Japan can stop by. When you come to Tokyo for sightseeing, why not take a trip to FU-ZOKU town?

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【Q&A】
Q.What are the popular sightseeing spots around Tokyo Station?

A. Speaking of sightseeing spots around Tokyo Station, the Tokyo Station Red Brick Station Building itself, which has a history of over 100 years, is popular. There is also the Shinmaru Building, where you can enjoy a variety of Japanese gourmet food, and Tokyo Station Ichibangai, an underground shopping mall where you can buy souvenirs.

Q. Is there a FU-ZOKU town near Tokyo Station?

A. Tokyo Station is well-equipped with public transportation and has convenient access to all directions. Nearby are FU-ZOKU towns such as Akihabara, also known as the sacred place for otaku, and Asakusa, which has a rich history as a downtown area. All of them have FU-ZOKU shops that foreign tourists visiting Japan can enjoy, so you can rest assured.