ABOUT
The area in and around Marunouchi, which stretches between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace, has a little bit of everything to it: there are the newly built Hibiya Midtown and Ginza Six shopping centers, the expansive grounds of Hibiya Park, and the upscale shops and restaurants of Ginza. Sports fans aren’t left out, as they can find great bars among the down-to-earth izakaya and classy restaurants of the Yurakucho neighborhood.
・Keisei Sliner to Nippori Station; Change to the Yamanote Line and go to Tokyo Station (about 1h.)
・JR Narita Express to Tokyo Station (about 1h 30min.)
・Airport Limousine Bus to Tokyo Station (about 1h 40min.)
・Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station; Change to the Yamanote Line and go to Tokyo Station (about 35 min.)
ACCESS
ART
The Tokyo Station Gallery was built to offer tourists and residents the opportunity to enjoy an impressive array of art exhibitions right in the middle of one of the most historic buildings in the city.
The National Showa Memorial Museum / Showa-kan is a facility for collecting, preserving, and exhibiting historical materials related to the hardships of Japanese citizens (including bereaved families) during and after World War Ⅱ. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal time in the country’s history.
The National Showa Memorial Museum / Showa-kan is a facility for collecting, preserving, and exhibiting historical materials related to the hardships of Japanese citizens (including bereaved families) during and after World War Ⅱ. It offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal time in the country’s history.
The East Imperial Gardens are next to the Imperial Palace, home of the Emperor of Japan. These traditional Japanese-style gardens are open to the public and make for a great walk.
You can relax both mentally and physically in this tranquil space where one could easily forget that they were in the middle of the city.
PARK & NATURE
NIGHTLIFE
Down in Yurakucho under the railway tracks Shin Hinomoto (locally known as Andy’s Izakaya) offers a great atmosphere and some of the best seafood in Tokyo!
Yurakucho has plenty of izakayas, restaurants and bars under the subway tracks, including some great sports bars where you can eat, drink and watch a Rugby match on the big screen!
Yurakucho has plenty of izakayas, restaurants and bars under the subway tracks, including some great sports bars where you can eat, drink and watch a Rugby match on the big screen!