Shin-Marunouchi Building InformationCounter1-5-1 Marunouchi, ChiyodaMarunouchi Building InformationCounter2-4-1 Marunouchi, ChiyodaTokyo City i Tokyo Tourist InformationCenterJP Tower Kitte B1, 2-7-2 Marunouchi,ChiyodaTokyo International Forum3-5-1 Marunouchi, ChiyodaHotel Niwa Tokyo Information Desk1-1-16 Kandamisakicho, ChiyodaSAKURA HOTEL & CAF\u00c9 JIMBOCHO2-21-4 Kandajimbocho, ChiyodaHibiya Park Service Center1-6 Hibiyakoen, Chiyoda30 THINGS TO DO AROUND THEIMPERIAL PALACEShoppingShop for time-honouredsouvenirsEstablished in Nara back in 1716, NakagawaMasashichi Shoten is one of those venerablecrafts purveyors that have survived throughthe centuries by relying on quality, tradition andgradual adaptation to changing times. Their Tokyoship stocks an extensive range of easy-touselifestyle goods, including the Hasami line ofNagasaki porcelain. Nakagawa Masashichi ShotenShoppingPut your papers in orderThe showroom of Takeo, Japan’s foremost expertin paper trading, carries all kinds of paper forprinting, artworks, envelopes and much more \u2013 awhopping 2,700 different kinds. The second flooris dedicated to exhibits highlighting paper samplesfrom both Japan and elsewhere.Takeo Mihoncho HontenLeisurePartake in a Japanesebathhouse ritualSweat it out in this public bathhouse after your runaround the Imperial Palace. There’s luggage storageonsite, plus juice is usually provided as well. Don\u2019tforget to write your name and locker number on thewhiteboard before heading out for your run.Bain DoucheArtOgle at art in historic hallsWhen it was originally completed in 1894, theJosiah Conder-designed Mitsubishi Ichigokanwas the first Western-style office building in theMarunouchi area. Rebuilt in 2010 according toConder’s original plans, it was reborn on the samesite as a major art museum.Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, TokyoAccommodationBathe in an urban hot springJust when it was starting to feel that Tokyo’s ryokan (traditional inns) were on the verge of extinction, alongcame a major new player. Opened in 2016, Hoshinoya Tokyo is one of the capital’s very few luxury ryokan,complete with tatami-floored suites, a rooftop onsen spa and a main dining room. Hoshinoya TokyoShoppingSlip into a modern kimonoThe Edo look is coming back in vogue, so there’sno better time than now to check out this men’skimono shop. Styles range from smart casual to’fine classic’, and you can also have one made toorder. Note you’ll need to wait two weeks for thefinished product. Y. & SonsBarChow down on chickencurryThis chic hideaway bar is located right in betweenthe Suidobashi, Jimbocho and Ochanomizustations. The drink selection is respectable, but thefood menu is the real attraction. Try their famouslyflavourful chicken curry to help keep the drinksdown. J. Tipple BarBarDiscover a new world ofcraft beersSituated on the first floor of the WATERRAS mallcomplex, this caf\u00e9-bar boasts a wide selection ofdomestic and foreign craft beers \u2013 30 of which areavailable on the daily changing tap. You will definitelynot run out of things to try. Can’t decide? The staffwill be able to help you with recommendations..Wiz Craft Beer and FoodBarAppreciate fine maltsDon’t tell your friends, but this Jimbocho whisky bardeserves the vastly overused moniker of ‘hiddengem’. Doing quiet business on a back street closeto the station, it stocks one of the best selectionsin the entire city, including Japanese varieties datingback to long before the current boom. Bar PlatBarDown an imperial cocktailThe legendary Imperial Hotel’s top-floor lounge isthe work of British designer Julian Reed and givesoff an air of understated luxury. Head up at night,take a seat by the counter at the very back of theroom, and enjoy the majestic views.Imperial Lounge Aqua2805120407010321062730 THINGS TO DO AROUND THEIMPERIAL PALACERestaurants & Caf\u00e9sSupersize your appetitewith gourmet burgersIt’s been some time since the gourmet hamburgerboom started in Tokyo. While some fancy burgerslook better than they taste, this restaurant’sofferings are different. The firm ground beef patty,the sprinkling of coarsely ground pepper and thethick fluffly bun all form a perfectly balanced,satisfying burger. The hand-cut potato chips aregood, too. I-KoushaRestaurants & Caf\u00e9sBrave a bowl ofItalo-ramenItalian flavours meet Japan’s favourite soul food atDue Italian, a supremely individualist ramen shoprun by fusion experimenter extraordinaire KazuoIshizuka. Due is best known for its white ramen,a mind-boggling but rather tasty creation thatcombines prosciutto ham, cream cheese, greenonion and a whole bunch of thin noodles. Due ItalianRestaurants & Caf\u00e9sBook the hottest table in HanzomonSpecial occasion? Book a seat with one of the most beautiful night-time views in Tokyo at Argo. In an ambiencesurrounded by shelves stacked high with art books, head chef Tasaka and p\u00e2tissier Kondo delight you withstunningly beautiful masterpieces fabulous in taste. ArgoRestaurants & Caf\u00e9sTry one of China’s mostpopular styles of ramenMazilu, a famous restaurant that serves Lanzhoulamian, has opened its first international outpost inJimbocho. This renowned style of lamian is knownfor its soup, made by simmering beef and boneswith more than ten spices. Though the menuconsists of only one dish (Lanzhou beef noodles),the noodles are handmade to order and you caneven change the toppings to your liking.Mazilu Beef NoodlesRestaurants & Caf\u00e9sSample top quality udonWith roots in the Kagawa institution Yamagoe Udon, this udon restaurant’s noodles have a firm yet springytexture, while the soup stock is pleasantly mild \u2013 even those who have sampled udon in Kagawa are surprised tofind Sanuki udon of this quality in Tokyo. Expect a queue at lunchtime, but it moves quite quickly. Udon MarukaRestaurants & Caf\u00e9sTravel back into theMeijieraBack in the days of Japan’s late-1800s and early-1900s modernising drive, folks enamoured withWestern fashion used to gather at this restaurantto show off their garb. Slip back into a bygone ageby having some omelette over rice on the terrace,or head up to the third floor for French cuisine.Hibiya MatsumotoroRestaurants & Caf\u00e9sSpice up your strollStep out of Jimbocho Station’s exit A6 and you’llstumble right upon this spritzy Thai joint, where thefood is full of stimulating spices and aromas butsomewhat less fiery than you’d find in Bangkok \u2013 toaccommodate local palates, of course. Stays openuntil 2am on weekdays. Maenam no HotoriNightlifeJazz up the nightThis club on the second floor of the Tokia Tokyo building is based on the original Cotton Club, which flourishedduring the 1920s prohibition era in New York. The Tokyo version has played host to musical icons such as DukeEllington and Lena Horne, and regularly hosts world-class stars. Cotton ClubSightseeingInspect some castle ruinsCovering around a third of the total area of theImperial Palace, the free-to-enter East Gardensinclude most of the land where Edo Castle stoodback when the shoguns ruled Japan. The Bairinzaka(‘plum forest hill’) between the outer and inner keepis lined with over 50 plum trees.The East Gardens of the Imperial PalaceSightseeingSnap the perfect picKnown for the yearly Sanno Festival that takes place in June and sees a parade of spectacular floats travelthrough central Tokyo, this solemn shrine attracts plenty of pious politicians from nearby Nagatacho \u2013 andInstagrammers who come for its tunnel of red torii gates inside. Hie-Jinja ShrineSightseeingMingle with dignitariesFinally completed in December 2017, this vastsquare in front of Tokyo Station functions as thestarting point for the carriage processions that seenewly appointed foreign ambassadors ceremoniallytravel to the Imperial Palace to greet and presenttheir credentials to the emperor. It also offers somepretty spectacular photo ops.Marunouchi Station SquareTakeawayPamper your loved oneswith sweet souvenirsLooking to buy some Japanese sweets assouvenirs? Head to this shop located in Hanzomon.The shop\u2019s kintsuba confection, widely regarded asone of the best in Tokyo, has the slightly sweet andsalty flavours of azuki beans. It will even appeal tothose who don’t have a sweet tooth. IchigenyaSightseeingBreathe in the Hibiya airA municipal park in the heart of Tokyo, Hibiya Parkis home to facilities such as Hibiya Public Hall, theHibiya Library and both small and large open-airconcert halls. The Imperial Palace Gardens, theImperial Hotel and various ministry and governmentoffices are just a stone’s throw away. Hibiya ParkSightseeingFloat under the blossomsChidori-ga-fuchi is famous for its spectacular cherry blossoms, and renting a boat at this boathouse in the centreof Chidori-ga-fuchi green way and paddling under the flowering branches as they reach out over the moat is one ofTokyo\u2019s sakura season must-dos. It stays open until 8.30pm during sakura festival season. Chidori-ga-fuchi Boat AreaSightseeingTake a selfie at aJapanese gardenIf you would like to take a souvenir photo with abeautiful Japanese garden in the background, visitthis garden managed by Hotel New Otani. Thehistoric garden is open to public, and has beenwell-preserved since the Edo period. There arelots of highlights here, including fossils, lanterns,waterfalls and a pond with colourful carp.Hotel New Otani Tokyo Japanese GardenRestaurants & Caf\u00e9sSpice up your taste budsThe curry served at this long-established restaurant,which was founded in 1924, has its roots in Sumatrancurry. Its clever use of spices creates a depth of wellbalancedflavours, with a slight coffee-like bitterness.Options include pork, chicken, beef, prawn and beeftongue, and they are each cooked seperately with itsown distinctive taste. Kyouei DooRestaurants & Caf\u00e9sGet a cup of matcha to goFounded in Kyoto in 1717, Ippodo Tea is a 300-yearoldpurveyor of Japanese tea for all occasions,ranging from ceremonial matchas to every-day teabags. Stop at the Ippodo Marunouchi outpost foran array of Japanese teas, a tea room for serioussipping, and instructions on how to best brew thetea yourself. Ippodo MarunouchiRestaurants & Caf\u00e9sHave a steal of a mealJoin the employees of Chiyoda City for lunch at thisconvenient tenth-floor cafeteria, where a set mealcan be had for \u00a5500 and bowls of noodles for lessthan that. The spacious hall is hardly ever full andoffers nice views over the Imperial Palace grounds.Chiyoda City Office Cafeteria26Restaurants & Caf\u00e9sEat like an EdoiteAlthough Chiyoda has plenty of venerablerestaurants and shops that date back toprewar times, Sushimasa stands out even here.Established in 1861, it was once loved by localliterati and still offers a competent take on Edomae(Tokyo-style) sushi. Don’t leave without trying thesignature ‘bara chirashi’ (assorted fish on rice).Sushimasa131702111624190930251023290815221420MAPINCLUDEDShoppingPeek into the pastStocking only books published during the Edoperiod, Ohya Shobo also sells valuable art prints,occasionally by celebrated artists like KatsushikaHokusai or Utagawa Hiroshige, and old photographstaken in the second half of the 19th century. It’s averitable treasure chest for collectors. Ohya Shobo18SEEK HELP at the Tourist InformationChiyoda City Tourism Association1-6-17 Kudanminami, ChiyodaJR EAST Travel Service Center TokyoStationTokyo Station Marunouchi North gate, 1-9-1Marunouchi, ChiyodaTourist Information Center, JNTO (TIC)Shin Tokyo Building 1F, 3-3-1 Marunouchi,ChiyodaKanda Institute of Foreign Languages2-13-13 Uchikanda, ChiyodaHotel New Otani Tokyo \/ Concierge4-1 Kioicho, ChiyodaAKIBA_INFO.Akihabara UDX 2F, 4-14-1, Sotokanda,ChiyodaTIC TOKYOMarunouchi Trust Tower North 1F, 1-8-1Marunouchi, ChiyodaWELCOME to Chiyoda CityAn area where past and the present blend seamlesslyThe Imperial Palace consists of the Emperor’s palace andresidence, and is part of Chiyoda City, smack in the middleof Tokyo. The paths which surround the Imperial Palaceare favoured as tracks for jogging or taking a walk, and thegrounds take up just over a tenth of the ward’s surface area.In spring, the cherry blossoms bloom beautifully, and, infall, the autumn foliage colours the passages.Chiyoda City is also the center of Japan’s modern power andauthority. The visual contrast between the Imperial Palace\u2019sgreen space and the statuesque government buildings is oneof the most stunning sights in Tokyo.This map presents 30 venues in which you can enjoyChiyoda City\u2019s charm – at every corner, you\u2019ll find somethingthat blends old Edo vibes with modern Tokyo.INFORMATION CENTREBaggage storageBank, money exchangeWi-fi spotChiyoda City TourismAssociation Official MapSakurada-dori Ave.Uchibori-dori Ave.Uchibori DoriRoppongi-dori Ave.Aoyama-dori Ave.Yasukuni-dori Ave.Inner Circular RouteShinjuku-dori Ave.Inner Circular RouteInner Circular RouteChuo-dori Ave.Chuo-dori Ave.Showa-dori Ave.Metropolitan Expressway Route 5Mejiro-dori Ave.Hibiya-dori Ave.YURAKUCHOOTEMACHIMITSUKOSHIMAETAKEBASHI KODEMMACHOJR Tohoku Joetsu ShinkansenChuo Main LineJR Chuo Main LineToei Oedo LineGinza LineToei Asakusa LineJR Sobu Main LineMarunouchi LineMarunouchi LineHanzomon LineChiyoda LineNanboku LineNanboku LineYurakucho LineHibiya LineHanzomon LineToei Shinjuku LineToei Mita LineMarunouchi LineJR Yokosuka LineJR Tohoku Joetsu ShinkansenTozai LineNIHONBASHIKANDAAWAJICHOOGAWAMACHIIWAMOTO\fCHOAKIHABARASHIN\fOCHANOMIZUJIMBOCHOKUDANSHITATAMEIKE\fSANNOAKASAKAHIBIYASAKURADAMONKASUMIGASEKITORANOMONOCHANOMIZUOCHANOMIZUNAGATACHOAKASAKA\fMITSUKEKOKKAI\fGIJIDOMAEKOJIMACHI HANZOMONYOTSUYAICHIGAYAIIDABASHISUIDOBASHISHIN\fNIHONBASHIUSHIGOME\fKAGURAZAKAGINZAGINZA\fITCHOMEKYOBASHIHATCHOBORITAKARACHONIJUBASHI\fMAESUEHIROCHOYasukuni-Jinja ShrineNational Diet BuildingNippon BudokanTokyo StationTokyo InternationalForumNational Theatreof JapanNationalDiet LibraryPrime Minister’sO\u000bcial ResidenceSophia UniversityMiyakezaka JCTMiyakezakaSupreme Courtof JapanSakurada-mon GateNiju-bashi BridgeKokyogaienNational GardenThe CapitolHotel TokyuAkasaka ExcelHotel TokyuHotelNew OtaniTakebashi JCTMeiji UniversityTokyoDaijingu ShrineScienceMuseumScience HallThe National Museum ofModern Art, TokyoImperialPalaceHotel Grand PalacePalaceHotelTokyoShangri-LaInternational HotelFour Seasons HotelTokyo at MarunouchiImperialHotel, TokyoThe TokyoStation HotelThe PeninsulaTokyoIdemitsuMuseumof ArtsN200MKitanomaru ParkHibiya ParkChidori-ga-fuchi moat2817032629 1104021306 2414162101081922270730201218090523251015\u3053\u306e\u5730\u56f3\u306f\u56fd\u571f\u5730\u7406\u9662 \u5730\u56f3\u30fb\u7a7a\u4e2d\u5199\u771f\u95b2\u89a7\u30b5\u30fc\u30d3\u30b9 \uff08http:\/\/mapps.gsi.go.jp\/maplibSearch.do#1\uff09\u3092\u3082\u3068\u306b\u30bf\u30a4\u30e0\u30a2\u30a6\u30c8\u6771\u4eac\u304c\u4f5c\u6210\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002EXPLORE architecture in Chiyoda CityBE CONSIDERATE of runners etiquetteLEARN about the history of Imperial PalaceA running course that runs around the Imperial Palace. One lap is about 5 km, and there are no traffic lights along theroute: perfect for both beginners and those looking to push themselves. Sightseeing spots dot the course too. Many peopleuse the paths on weekdays \u2013 make sure to be courteous so everyone can keep using them together.Walking through Tokyo\u2019s Chiyoda City, you\u2019ll find buildings which aresymbolic of Tokyo\u2019s architecture around every corner, including in thegovernment district. There are many beautiful and famous structuresin the area, but these three are our faves.Tokyo Station1 Marunouchi, ChiyodaKingo Tatsuno, 1914 (renewed in 2012)Cyclists mustslow downPlease walk in singlefile on narrow roadsDo not listen to music,or talk on the phonewhile walkingTake your trashhomeDo not run too fastLarge groups should notspread out or block thepathBe considerateof other runnersWalk or run counterclockwiseTokyo InternationalForum3-5-1 Marunouchi, ChiyodaRafael Vi\u00f1oly, 1996National Theatre ofJapan4-1 Hayabusacho, ChiyodaHiroyuki Iwamoto, 1966Three Areas of the Imperial PalaceThe Imperial Palace is divided up into three areas. Kitanomaru Park features cultural and artisticfacilities, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, the Science Museum, and the NipponBudokan. The East Gardens are where you’ll find the base of the Edo Castle keep, the Oku ruins, andbeautiful scenery during every season, while the Kokyogaien National Garden, which has a vast squareand Niju-bashi Bridge, is the symbol of the Imperial Palace, and is always bustling with tourists. Eacharea has a distinct feeling, which changes throughout the year.History of the Imperial PalaceDuring the Edo era (1603-1868), the Imperial Palace was actually a castle, and the residence of theTokugawa shogunate (the feudal samurai government). From the Meiji period (1868-1912) onwards, EdoCastle became a palace and the everyday residence of the Emperor.Time Out Tokyo5\u20139\u20139\u2013101 HirooShibuya-kuTokyo 150\u20130012JapanTel 03\u20135792\u20135721Fax 03\u20135792\u20135723Published April 11 2018For advertising inquiries contact:info@timeout.jp\u24b8 2018 Time Out Tokyo Inc.Unauthorised reproduction of text andimages prohibited.timeout.com\/tokyoPublisherHiroyuki FushitaniExecutive Vice PresidentAkiko ToyaEditorialDirectionKunihiro MikiEditorsChee Wah LimMayumi KoyamaHiroyuki SumiKaila ImadaShiori KotakiContributorsMari HiratsukaKirsty BouwersAya ItoTabea GrunerZhi Xin KooYuumi AoyamaIkumi KondoDesignMayumi HashimotoMapEriko ShimazakiPhotographersKeisuke TanigawaKisa ToyoshimaCreative Solutions DivisionMao KawakamiNaoki ShimaoTakahiro TakeuchiAdministrationMomo AndoDistributionSatoru Akiba2 34 5 67 8 9Priority is given to1 pedestriansKitanomaruParkI-KoushaJ.Tipple BarDue ItalianArgoBain DoucheHie-Jinja ShrineHotel New OtaniTokyo JapaneseIchigenyaBar Plat Udon MarukaKyouei DooMazilu BeefNoodlesSushimasaChidori-ga-fuchi Boat AreaThe East Gardens ofthe Imperial PalaceHibiya ParkMarunouchi Station SquareMitsubishi IchigokanMuseum, TokyoCotton ClubNakagawa Masashichi ShotenChiyoda CityOffice CafeteriaMaenam no HotoriHibiyaMatsumotoroImperial Lounge AquaIppodo MarunouchiWiz Craft Beer and FoodY. & SonsOhya ShoboTakeo MihonchoHontenHoshinoya TokyoImperial Palacerunning courseKokyogaienNationalGardenThe East Gardensof the ImperialPalace<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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