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Complete Guide for JR Tokyo Station: How to use it without getting lost! At Yaesu
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When should we use the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station?
JR Tokyo Station is the gateway to Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where approximately 14 million people live. It is a huge terminal station where the Shinkansen, conventional train lines, and subway lines converge, making it an important starting point for many travelers. For locals who are familiar with the area, it is a very convenient station for various transfers. However, the large station is filled with people, platforms and exits. It's like a dungeon in a role-playing game. If this is your first time at JR Tokyo Station, you'll definitely get lost in no time!
The place name "Yaesu" comes from the fact that the mansion of Jan Joosten van Lodensteyn, a Dutch sailor who was active in the early Edo period (1600s), was located in this area. It is located on the east side of Tokyo Station. On the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station, there is a Shinkansen platform where you can transfer, and the area is also home to many department stores, souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, and more.
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Contents
- First, check out the overview of “Yaesu”!
- Tips for using Yaesu North Exit
- Yaesu Central Exit and Yaesu Central North Exit are next to each other
- Yaesu Central South Exit is a ticket gate exclusively for Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen passengers
- There are two Yaesu South Exits!?
- The only underground ticket gate on the Yaesu side, Yaesu Underground Central Gate
First, check out the overview of “Yaesu”!
Yaesu has five exits, starting from the north on ground level: (4)Yaesu North Exit, (5)Yaesu Central North Exit, (6)Yaesu Central Exit, (7)Yaesu Central South Exit, and (8)Yaesu South Exit. Of these, (5)the Yaesu Central North Exit and (7)Yaesu Central South Exit are ticket gates exclusively for Shinkansen passengers.
The numbers on all of these exits match those in the image below.
In addition to these, there is also (14)the Yaesu Underground Central Exit.The underground exit of Tokyo Station is as below.
Now, let's take a closer look at Yaesu, starting from the north side of the ground.
Tips for using Yaesu North Exit
There are two Yaesu North Exits!?
Please note that the ticket gates you pass through vary depending on which line you take!
Yaesu North Exit is divided into "ticket gates for conventional lines (called JR lines)" and "ticket gates for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen." If you are taking the Tohoku, Joetsu, or Hokuriku Shinkansen, there is no dedicated ticket gate here. You must first pass through the ticket gates for conventional lines, then head to the transfer gate for the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen inside the gates.
The ticket gates for conventional lines at Yaesu North Exit are as shown in the image below.
If you are taking the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen, there is a ticket gate for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen on your left as you face the conventional line ticket gate.
The ticket gates for conventional train lines are marked with JR East’s green color, while the ticket gates for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen are marked with JR Central’s blue color.
There are many souvenir shops and restaurants near the Yaesu North Exit
On the right side of the Yaesu North Exit (northern area of Tokyo Station) as you head towards the ticket gates for conventional trains, you'll find Tokyo Gift Palette, which has a collection of souvenir shops, and Tokyo Gourmet Zone, which has a number of restaurants. As it's close to the ticket gates, you can enjoy shopping and dining in the short time you have between transfers.
The Daimaru Tokyo department store is also just around the corner from here.
Tokyo Gourmet Zone has many restaurants located from the basement to the second floor.
Yaesu Central Exit and Yaesu Central North Exit are next to each other
The structure is similar to Yaesu North Exit, but please note that the exit names are different.
To the right of the Yaesu Central Exit is the Yaesu Central North Exit. The Yaesu Central Exit is for conventional lines (JR lines), while the Yaesu Central North Exit is for Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen passengers only. If you are taking the Tohoku, Joetsu, or Hokuriku Shinkansen, just like the Yaesu North Exit, you must first pass through the Yaesu Central Exit ticket gate for conventional lines, then head to the transfer gate for the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen inside the gate.
Here too, the ticket gates for conventional train lines are marked with JR East’s green color, while the ticket gates for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen are marked with JR Central’s blue color.
Yaesu Central South Exit is a ticket gate exclusively for Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen passengers
The Yaesu Central South Exit is also a ticket gate exclusively for the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen passengers. It is located a short distance to the left of the Yaesu Central Exit. It is a very compact ticket gate with only four ticket gates, but because it is conveniently located, it is often used by many people and tends to get quite crowded.
There are two Yaesu South Exits!?
The Yaesu South Exit has a similar structure to the Yaesu North Exit. The ticket gates are divided into a conventional line (JR lines) ticket gate marked in green, and a Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen exclusive ticket gate marked in blue. As you face the conventional line ticket gate, you will find the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen ticket gate on your right. If you are boarding the Tohoku, Joetsu, or Hokuriku Shinkansen, first pass through the conventional line ticket gate, then head to the transfer gate for the Tohoku, Joetsu, or Hokuriku Shinkansen inside the ticket gate.
The only underground ticket gate on the Yaesu side, Yaesu Underground Central Gate
The Yaesu Underground Central Exit is conveniently connected to the shopping mall!
The Yaesu Underground Central Exit is the only ticket gate located underground on the Yaesu side. Just outside the ticket gate is a shopping mall called "First Avenue Tokyo Station," and inside the ticket gate is directly connected to "Gransta Tokyo," making it convenient for shopping and dining.
The Yaesu Underground Central Exit is open from 7:00am to 10:00pm every day. Please note that it is not available at any other times.
After leaving the Yaesu Underground Central Exit, go diagonally to the left and you will find Tokyo Character Street. There are many shops selling popular Japanese anime characters such as Pokemon, Rilakkuma, Ultraman, and PreCure, as well as a Shochiku Kabuki shop. This is the best place to buy character goods and souvenirs around Tokyo Station.
The “Silver Bell” is the landmark
You will find the "Silver Bell" immediately after entering the Yaesu Underground Central Gate. Since its opening in 1968, it has been one of the most famous spots in Tokyo Station. The current Silver Bell is the fourth generation, and it rings out a melody every hour on the hour. There is also a waiting area with plenty of seating nearby, making it a convenient place to meet up or take a break when you're tired from walking.
“Square Zero” in the heart of Gransta Tokyo
Gransta Tokyo, where many shops are gathered, is shaped like a cross. Near this intersection is "Square Zero." Here, there is a "baby rest room" that is convenient for breastfeeding and changing diapers, as well as an exhibition corner that tells the history of Tokyo Station and JR express trains, and the open space is used as a rest area and pop-up stores.
Look for the circular sign at the intersection
Many coin lockers on the south side of Square Zero
There are many coin lockers on the south side of the circular sign and Square Zero. Although there are a lot of lockers, they are often all filled up due to the large number of users.
If this place is full and you can’t leave your luggage there, head to the coin lockers in the Sobu Line Rapid Concourse on the 4th basement floor of Marunouchi.
Have a nice trip!
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I'm a travel enthusiast who has traveled to all 47 prefectures in Japan and more than 20 countries and regions around the world. I believe that every place in the world is "someone's local". By learning about local information, you can enjoy traveling freely as if you were walking around your hometown while getting excited about new discoveries on your travel!
