Tokyo Station 東京駅
Visiting Tokyo Station today
- What it is: Tokyo's main rail terminal, opened in 1914 with a red-brick building by architect Tatsuno Kingo. Shinkansen for the Tokaido, Tohoku and Joetsu lines start here, and over 3,000 trains pass through daily.
- Then and now: When this post was written the Marunouchi building was under restoration. It reopened on 1 October 2012 with its third storey and pre-war look restored, and the Tokyo Station Hotel reopened inside it on 3 October 2012.
- Getting there: Use the Marunouchi exits for the brick facade and the two domes, where eagles and zodiac animals decorate the ceilings.
- Tip: The Gransta shopping area inside the station has over 150 shops. Tokyo Station Gallery, inside the original brick building, holds changing exhibitions.
Best timeGood any time of year
Checked against: Tokyo Station Renovation (japan-guide.com blog) · Tokyo Station (Japan Travel) · Tokyo Station (Wikipedia). Check opening times and prices before you go.
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