
- EAST AREA
- HIBIYA
A Japanese tea specialty store established in Kyoto in 1717, offering matcha and sencha. You can enjoy their tea at the café called Kaboku within the shop, but they also offer takeout options. However, note that the prices inside the shop are a bit high, so takeout is recommended.
A large park located next to the Imperial Palace. It is conveniently situated with many train stations in the vicinity. I recommend enjoying tea or having lunch at the terrace on the ground floor of “Matsumoto-ro” Restaurant, which is located near the center of the park. There is also a unique library with an unusual […]
It is a little hard to find, but it is a very pleasant place overlooking Hibiya Park and the Imperial Palace. To get there, go to the movie theater from the 3rd floor and take the escalator to the 6th floor. There is a cafe on the same floor, so you can buy a drink […]
Baked goods and croissants made with Echire’s fermented butter. The croissants are especially popular and are sold out in the morning. But the baked pastry financiers are also delicious, so you can go there in the afternoon. You can eat them on the benches in the plaza of Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.
Japanese modern art seems to be easily overlooked, but when you come here you will find it very interesting. It is located in an open area between the Imperial Palace and the Budokan. It also has an Italian restaurant.
The East Gardens, where Edo Castle once stood. There is a spacious lawn where you can buy souvenirs related to the imperial family. Although there is no castle tower, the large stone walls are overwhelming. There are also the ruins of the famous “Chushingura” (the story of Chushingura) pine corridor. You can enjoy such a […]
A park with a beautiful fountain on the way to the Imperial Palace while passing Gyoko-dori Avenue in front of Tokyo Station. There is also a Starbucks where you can take a relaxing break.
The red brick station building has become not only a train station but also a tourist attraction. Both inside and outside the ticket gates, there are many buildings, stores, and other attractions. If you feel lost because of the large area, remember the two area names: “Marunouchi” on the west side (inside the Yamanote Line) […]