Tokyo Midtown Yaesu
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Tokyo Station · 2 min walk (JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line)
- Hours
- B1F: 10:00–21:00; 1F–3F shops: 11:00–21:00; 1F–3F restaurants: 11:00–23:00
- Admission
- Free
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Best time to go
- 17:00–21:00, when Yaesu Public activates its unified mobile ordering service across stalls and the 5th-floor terrace overlooks Tokyo Station at dusk
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Directly connected to Tokyo Station, Tokyo Midtown Yaesu is a sleek, modern skyscraper complex showcasing contemporary Japanese craftsmanship and retail. The lower floors feature a curated selection of stylish boutiques, traditional artisanal shops, and 'Yaesu Public'—a trendy, open-concept zone of micro-bars and food stalls. It is an ideal, weather-proof stop for high-end souvenirs and a relaxed, upscale dining experience before boarding your Shinkansen.
What Japanese guides note
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu functions differently from the Roppongi and Hibiya branches, serving as an active transit nexus integrated with a subterranean long-distance bus hub. Visitors navigating underground should follow signs toward the Yaesu Underground Mall (Yaechika) connection gate 2 to stay completely shielded from weather. At Yaesu Public on the second floor, seating is entirely self-service, requiring diners to clear their own trays and drinkware.
Details from local sources
- Chuo Municipal Joto Elementary School occupies the first through fourth floors of the tower, complete with an indoor swimming pool and a rooftop playground with a retractable roof. [source]
- Basement level 2 connects directly to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu, a centralized subterranean terminal serving long-distance highway buses from across Japan. [source]
- The top floors from level 40 to 45 are occupied by Bulgari Hotel Tokyo, which opened on April 4, 2023. [source]
- The fifth floor features an outdoor observation terrace overlooking the train tracks and GranRoof canopy of Tokyo Station. [source]
- The second-floor dining zone Yaesu Public is partitioned into three areas—Yaesu no Rojiura, Ichijiteishi, and ALL STANDS—with completely unreserved communal seating. [source]
- From 17:00 to 23:00, patrons seated in Yaesu Public can use a smartphone mobile ordering system to buy food and drinks from multiple stalls to their table. [source]
- Underground passage connection gate 2 between Yaechika and the building is unlocked daily from 05:00 to 24:30. [source]
Insider Tip
Head to the 5th-floor Yaesu Terrace for a free, stunning rooftop view of the Tokyo Station brick building and surrounding skyline.
Frequently asked
How do I reach Tokyo Midtown Yaesu from Tokyo Station without going outside?
Exit through the JR Yaesu Underground Central Exit or Yaesu Underground South Exit. Walk straight into the Yaesu Underground Shopping Mall (Yaechika) and follow directional signs toward Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu or Connection Gate 2, which leads straight into basement level 1 without going outdoors.
How does seating and ordering work at Yaesu Public?
All seats on the second floor are unreserved and shared across all food vendors. During lunch and afternoon hours, visitors order directly at individual stalls and carry food to any open table. Starting at 17:00, designated areas allow customers to order from multiple stalls using table QR codes.
Is there an outdoor observation deck open to the public?
Yes, the fifth floor houses Yaesu Terrace, a public open-air deck surrounded by greenery. It provides viewing angles overlooking Tokyo Station's platforms, the GranRoof structure, and passing Shinkansen trains. Adjacent indoor lounge seating is also open during standard complex operating hours.
Where is the highway bus terminal located in the building?
Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu occupies basement level 2 of the tower. It handles express highway buses running to regional destinations throughout Japan. Travelers can buy tickets, access waiting facilities, and reach bus bays directly via the underground retail escalators and elevators.
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