An art museum located inside Tokyo Station, in front of the Marunouchi North Gate. Surrounded by the red brick walls of the Tokyo Station Marunouchi building, which is designated as an Important Cultural Property, the interior offers a perfect space to appreciate art at a leisurely pace while experiencing the rich history of Tokyo Station.

• Opening Hours and Closed Days: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  (until 8:00 PM on Fridays).
  Generally closed on Mondays, during exhibition change periods, and over the New Year holidays.
• Admission Fee: Varies depending on the exhibition.
• Estimated Visit Duration: Approximately 90 minutes.

The East Gardens of the Imperial Palace is a garden attached to the Imperial Palace, located in the eastern section of the palace where Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress, reside. The Museum of the Imperial Collections, San-no-maru Shozokan, located in the San-no-maru area of the East Gardens, houses exhibits of national treasure-class items.

• Opening Hours and Closed Days (East Garden): 9:00 AM- (closing time varies by season). Generally closed on Mondays and Fridays (except for most of the National Holidays),Dec. 28-Jan. 3, also in unavoidable circumstances.

The location is directly connected to the Yaesu Gates of Tokyo Station. This commercial facility is packed with unique experiences, items, and flavors that can only be found here, including “Tokyo Character Street,” which features an array of shops dedicated to popular characters.

• In addition to “Tokyo Character Street,” there are commercial facilities such as “Tokyo Okashi Land” filled with charming sweets, “Tokyo Ramen Street” where famous ramen stores that are the talk of the town are gathered, and “Tokyo Gift Palette” which is ideal for souvenirs and gifts. The opening hours vary by store.

Column: The design on the back of the 10,000-yen bill is based on this perspective. Be sure to take a look!