Choose Yaesu for
- Shinkansen access and practical transfers
- Yaechika and outside-the-gates dining
- GRANSTA Yaesu, TOFROM, and Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
- Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu A or B
- The separate JR highway-bus stop at Yaesu South Exit
Tokyo Station area guide
Tokyo Station Yaesu Guide: Where to Eat, Shop & Catch a Highway Bus
Use this page to make the first decision at Tokyo Station: stay inside the JR gates or leave on the Yaesu side? Aya has walked these routes and photographed the places below so travelers can choose the right exit, meal, shopping stop, or bus terminal without opening ten tabs at once.
Field guide by Aya
01Staying inside the JR gates?
Use GRANSTA Tokyo, Ramen Kaminari, station shops, or your Shinkansen gate.
02Leaving the paid area?
Follow a Yaesu exit for Yaechika, GRANSTA Yaesu, TOFROM, and Midtown.
03Taking a highway bus?
Confirm Area A, Area B, Yaesu South Exit, or Yaesu-dori before walking.
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Choose the correct side
Yaesu or Marunouchi?
Tokyo Station has two main faces. The tracks sit between them, so choosing the wrong side can add a long walk before you even begin.
Choose Marunouchi for
- The red-brick Tokyo Station façade
- The station-front plaza and classic photo view
- Tokyo Station Hotel and the Marunouchi business district
- KITTE and the direction of the Imperial Palace
- Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line connections
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Aya’s simplified orientation map
Yaesu side at a glance
This original diagram is for orientation, not scale. Its main job is to show where the JR ticket-gate boundary sits and how the outside-the-gates places connect.
Inside JR ticket gates
Train platforms & Shinkansen gatesTokyo Station paid areaGRANSTA Tokyo · Ramen Kaminari · ekiben and station shops
NorthYaesu North ExitDaimaru · Yaechika North · TOFROM side
Best first visitYaesu Central ExitClearest all-purpose start
SouthYaesu South ExitJR highway buses · Midtown side
Outside JR ticket gates
Station-sideGRANSTA YaesuRestaurants, cafés, services
Underground spineYaechikaMOS · Sushiro · Donki · underground passages
North branchTOFROM YAESUBus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu A below
South branchTokyo Midtown YaesuBus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu B below
Separate street-level stop: JR Expressway Bus at Yaesu South Exit is not Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu A or B.
Yaesu North Exit
Start here for Daimaru, the north end of Yaechika, MOS Burger, Sushiro, and the TOFROM / Terminal A direction.
Yaesu Central Exit
Aya’s default meeting point. It is the clearest common start for Yaechika and for deciding between the north and south branches.
Yaesu South Exit
Useful for the separate JR highway-bus stop, Granroof, and the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu / Terminal B direction.
Inside JR gates · 1F to B1
How to orient yourself between Tokyo Station 1F and GRANSTA B1
Use the 1F map to identify your passage and the nearest way down, then use the B1 map to choose between the Gin-no-Suzu, Square Zero, and Marunouchi-side areas. GRANSTA Tokyo is largely inside the JR paid area, so check your destination before leaving through a ticket gate.
- 1
On 1F, confirm whether you are near the North, Central, or South Passage.
- 2
Choose a nearby staircase, escalator, or elevator to reach B1.
- 3
On B1, check the color-coded areas and follow signs for your shop or facility.
- 4
For Gin-no-Suzu and PRESS BUTTER SAND, stay inside the gates and head toward the Silver Bell waiting area.
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Choose by situation
Find what you need
Each choice below includes Aya’s practical judgment first and links to the detailed photo guide second.
30–60 minutes
Short on time
Choose by queue, gate location, and walking time—not by reviews alone. MOS Burger is a predictable outside-the-gates option; Aya’s comparison guide helps you protect the final 15–20 minutes before departure.
Sushi or ramen
A proper Japanese meal
Sushiro is in Yaechika outside the JR gates. Ramen Kaminari is inside the paid JR area, so it works best when you are already traveling by JR and do not need to leave the station gates first.
Gate check: Sushiro is outside; Kaminari is inside.
Confirm A, B, or another stop
Before a highway bus
Find the exact boarding place before eating. Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu A is beneath TOFROM YAESU, while B is beneath Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. The JR highway-bus stop by Yaesu South Exit is separate.
Read the ticket first
Before the Shinkansen
Confirm the train name, departure time, platform, car, and seat before leaving the paid area. If your departure is close, buy an ekiben or use an inside-the-gates option instead of crossing into Yaechika.
Seats, elevators, baby rooms
Traveling with kids
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu has shared seating and a B1 baby rest room. TOFROM YAESU has elevators, family facilities, and public rest space. Use the detailed guides to choose the building that fits your route.
Gifts and practical finds
Souvenirs and shopping
Looking for sweets inside Tokyo Station? Try the new Premium Nama Butter Sand at GRANSTA Tokyo, inside the JR ticket gates. Aya’s photo guide explains how to find the shop, get a numbered ticket, and buy this refrigerated treat. Outside the gates, use the small Donki in Yaechika or compare wider Tokyo Station gift options.
Stay underground
A rainy-day route
After leaving the JR paid area on the Yaesu side, Yaechika connects to both Tokyo Midtown Yaesu and TOFROM YAESU. Normal passage access is not an all-night guarantee, so late-night bus passengers should use the terminal’s current instructions.
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Know each place’s role
Places on the Yaesu side
This section gives just enough information to choose a destination. The linked guides handle floor-by-floor details, directions, and ordering.
01Outside JR gates · B1
Yaechika
The practical underground spine of the Yaesu side. It connects Tokyo Station with restaurants, shops, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, and TOFROM YAESU. Aya uses the north area for MOS Burger, Sushiro, and Donki; follow current signs because tenants and detours can change.
See the location guide
02Outside JR gates · B1–3F
GRANSTA Yaesu
A station-side restaurant, café, service, and shopping area outside the ticket gates. Do not confuse it with GRANSTA Tokyo, which is mainly inside the paid JR area. Use the official directory to check the exact floor and gate status of each shop.
Open the official GRANSTA guide ↗
03Outside JR gates · Bus Terminal A below
TOFROM YAESU
A food-focused complex with restaurants, casual counters, public rest space, family facilities, and the Area A bus terminal connection. Aya’s practical stop is the lower commercial zone and Hinokichō Square before moving to the correct bus gate.
Read the TOFROM YAESU guide
04Outside JR gates · Bus Terminal B below
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
A mixed-use mall with shopping, cafés, restaurants, shared seating, and family services. Aya recommends 2F Yaesu Public for a flexible break; the B1 baby rest room is useful with small children.
Read the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu guide
05Outside JR gates · Two separate areas
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu
Area A is beneath TOFROM YAESU and Area B is beneath Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. Their boards and gates are separate. A ticket that says Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit or Yaesu-dori names a different stop, not this terminal.
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Time-based plans
Aya’s suggested routes
These are planning templates, not guaranteed timings. Add more margin for children, large luggage, queues, or a first visit.
60 min
Between trains
- 0–10
Confirm the next ticket gate and platform before leaving the paid area.
- 10–35
If outside, choose MOS or the shortest quick-meal queue. If staying inside, use an inside-gates meal or ekiben.
- 35–40
Finish payment, return the tray, and reorganize bags.
- 40–60
Return to the correct gate and platform with a protected 20-minute margin.
2 hours
Before a highway bus
- 0–20
Go to the exact A or B area and confirm today’s departure board and gate.
- 20–80
Eat in the same building: TOFROM for A or Tokyo Midtown Yaesu for B.
- 80–100
Use the restroom, buy a drink, and retrieve any stored luggage.
- 100–120
Return to the gate and wait where staff can see your ticket.
90 min
Rainy Yaesu break
- 0–10
Leave through the Yaesu Underground Central Exit and enter Yaechika.
- 10–55
Choose a meal in Yaechika, TOFROM, or Midtown without going outside.
- 55–70
Browse Donki or pause at an indoor public seating area.
- 70–90
Return early; underground distances feel longer with crowds and luggage.
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Confirmed practical help
Lockers, rest space, toilets, and timing
Aya only includes facilities she photographed or checked in the detailed guides. Availability can still change on the day.
Coin lockers
Aya confirmed lockers in Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu Area A, and Tokyo Station has several locker zones. Empty large compartments are never guaranteed, so keep a staffed-storage backup.
Use the MULTI ECUBE and luggage guide →Places to sit
TOFROM’s public rest space, 2F Yaesu Public in Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, and terminal waiting areas are useful—but restaurant and public seats can fill at peak times.
See Aya’s photographed rest spaces →Toilets and baby care
Follow the latest floor-directory symbols. Aya confirmed baby-care facilities at TOFROM, a B1 baby rest room at Midtown, and nursing rooms in both bus-terminal areas.
See the family-facility guide →Late-night access
Do not treat an underground connection as 24-hour access. After 11 p.m., shutters restrict movement between Terminal A and B, so follow the terminal’s current late-night route.
Check the late-night bus route →07
Fast answers
Tokyo Station Yaesu FAQ
Use these answers to make the first routing decision, then open the detailed guide for your destination.
Can I reach Tokyo Midtown Yaesu without going outside?
Yes. Leave the JR paid area on the Yaesu side, enter Yaechika, and follow the underground signs to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. Passage access and detours can change, especially late at night.
Where is the highway-bus boarding area?
It depends on the ticket. Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu A is under TOFROM YAESU; B is under Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. The JR highway-bus stop at Yaesu South Exit and the Yaesu-dori stop are separate locations.
Is Yaechika inside the JR ticket gates?
No. Yaechika is outside the JR paid area. Travelers arriving by JR must pass through a Yaesu ticket gate before entering it.
Is GRANSTA inside or outside the ticket gates?
Both descriptions can be true because the name covers several areas. GRANSTA Tokyo is mainly inside the gates, while GRANSTA Yaesu and GRANSTA Yaekita are outside. Check the exact facility name.
Which Yaesu exit is easiest for a first visit?
Aya recommends Yaesu Central Exit as the clearest all-purpose starting point. Choose North for TOFROM and the north end of Yaechika, or South for the separate JR highway-bus stop and the Midtown direction.
Can I use the Yaesu shops without a train ticket?
Yes for outside-the-gates places such as Yaechika, GRANSTA Yaesu, TOFROM YAESU, and Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. Inside-the-gates shops require valid access to the JR paid area.
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Continuously curated
Update history
Tokyo Station changes frequently. This log records meaningful route, facility, and guide updates.
Initial Yaesu guide published
Added the inside/outside-gates overview, purpose-based choices, original area diagram, suggested routes, and links to Aya’s on-site photo guides.
MOS Burger Yaechika added
Added the photographed route, English kiosk flow, cashless-machine note, number-tag table delivery, and Aya’s actual meal.
Current A/B bus-terminal layout reflected
Updated the guide to reflect Area A beneath TOFROM YAESU, Area B beneath Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, and the separate JR highway-bus stop at Yaesu South Exit.
GRANSTA Tokyo B1 route added
Added general 1F and B1 orientation maps, guidance for choosing a way down, and a direct link to the full Gin-no-Suzu photo route.
Official information used for this guide
Aya’s photographs and on-site notes provide the practical route guidance. Gate locations, facility roles, and current terminal distinctions were cross-checked against these official sources in October 2026.