About Tokyo
Tokyo Station is the main terminus and one of the architectural highlights of the capital - the Marunouchi red-brick facade (restored in 2012) is one of Japan's most photographed buildings. The station serves as the departure point for all Shinkansen bullet train routes to Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Sapporo and the rest of Japan, making it the essential transit hub for travel across the country.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1The Marunouchi side (west) has the historic red-brick facade - excellent for photographs
- 2All major Shinkansen lines depart from here - Tokaido (Kyoto, Osaka), Tohoku (Sapporo), Joetsu
- 3The station has an underground shopping complex (Tokyo Station City) with 150 shops and restaurants
- 4The Imperial Palace East Gardens are a 10-minute walk and free to visit
- 5Look for the ramen street in the basement - excellent cheap options
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
ATMs
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Cafés
Lockers
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Imperial Palace East Gardens
Marunouchi business district
Tokyo Station Gallery
Nihonbashi (historic bridge)
Ginza (10 min walk)