MARUNOUCHI

Tokyo

Marunouchi area is located in the center of Tokyo and is the go-to-place for the local Japanese girls who dream to work in the Marunouchi area. It is also the hottest business town in Japan with great food, shops, and scenery. You can start your breakfast with freshly made burgers, take a walk around Hibiya park, buy lunch at local food trucks, enjoy shopping in the finest boutiques during your afternoon and eat great food and drinks at an IZAKAYA for dinner. All places welcome foreigners so you can travel without worrying to speak Japanese.

 

A day in MARUNOUCHI

The recommended one-day plan around the area.

 

8:30AM - FRESHNESS BURGER 1
BREAKFAST AT THE FAMOUS BURGER SHOP

Freshly made after order and serving DELICIOUS and HEALTHY foods. This is the concept of all the items in Freshness Burger’s menu. You should try the “Classic Burger” and “Strawberry Smoothie” for a great start to your morning. Free wi-fi access is also available, so you can enjoy your breakfast whilst checking the news.

Source: Freshness Burger

 

10:00AM - HIBIYA PARK 2
THE JAPANESE "CENTRAL PARK"

This park is not as big as Central Park in NY, but it is located in the center of Tokyo and it is a green oasis in the busy business district. You can walk around the park or enjoy the scenery including the Japanese garden. If it rains, there are a few cafes and shops where you can take a break and view the beautiful scenery from inside.

 

12:00PM - FOOD TRUCKS 3
LUNCH FROM THE "FOOD TRUCKS

In the plaza at the Tokyo International Forum, there will be food trucks from Mon-Fri, 11:30-14:00. You can tell which truck is the most popular based on the number of people lined up by each truck. This is the favorite food time for all the office workers in Marunouchi and prices are good too! Don't worry if you don't speak Japanese. Someone would be able to help you as people in Marunouchi Area are friendly to all foreigners.

Source: Tokyo International Forum

 

13:30PM - NAKADO-RI 4
SHOPPING AND COFFEE BREAK

NAKADO-RI is a great place for shopping all sorts of things. You can buy small souveniors for your colleagues, design T-shirts for yourself, and enjoy popular sweets. There are many tax free shops, perfect for foreigners!

 

19:00PM - IZAKAYA 5
LOCAL JAPANESE PUBS WITH GREAT FOOD

IZAKAYA is the best place to feel local Japan.  IZAKAYA is the Japanese style sit in pubs with great food. In Marunouchi area, there are many of the best IZAKAYAs in Tokyo. If you are not sure what to eat that night, don't worry. You can choose from one of the bunch in the famous buildings of Marunouchi. You can try NAKAME NO TEPPEN MARUNOUCHI for great seafood or TEPPAN SAKABA for a typical Japanese style IZAKAYA in the building called IIYO.

 

OTHER SUGGESTIONS @ MARUNOUCHI
> Hop on double deck bus - Sky bus tokyo
You can enjoy the town without walking around.
> Tokyo Station Gallery
Enjoy the important cultural property and the gallery.
> Velo Taxi
Bicycle taxi to enjoy the town in eco-friendly way with personal guide.