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Shopping Made Simple At The StationsSightseeing is a breeze with the JR Yamanote Line that circles all the major attractions in Tokyo. And dont forget to check out the fun shopping and diverse dining options within the stations for a day of all round fun!

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Day Trips From Tokyo World Heritage Sites and top scenic sights are just a day trip away via the Shinkansen Bullet Train.P21 Nikko & UtsunomiyaP24 Nagano & Matsumoto P26 Sendai & Matsushima

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*All prices are inclusive of tax and are accurate as of Jan 2016.

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Travel Around TokyoSee the many faces of Tokyo at these major stations.P04 Tokyo & Marunouchi: A Class AboveP09 Shinjuku: A City Of ContrastsP12 Akihabara: Fun For Fanatics P14 Ikebukuro: From Anime To Animal Cafes P16 Ueno: Park & Panda P18 Shinagawa: Cosmopolitan & Connected *Note: There are 29 stations on the Yamanote Line.

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3. Next-Generation Vending Machine Touch the future with this high-tech vending machine that can sense your age group and gender, and recommend drinks based on those factors. Drinks sold here are made using fruits and natural mineral water from Japan, and the product display changes depending on the season and weather!

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1. Just Suica It! Save the hassle of looking for small change each time you take the train or buy a drink from the vending machine with this rechargeable JR East smart card. Available at ticket vending machines and station counters.

Do The Suica Swipe!*Pay train or bus fares with just one swipe *No need to calculate complicated fare charges *Can be used to purchase goods at convenience stores

2. Fun and easy Japan travels with this SIM card Reconnect to your online social network with the convenience of a prepaid data LTE SIM card, on sale at shops within these train stations:Tokyo StationSTANDBY TOKYO, book express Ueno Stationbook express at ecute UenoShinagawa Stationbook express at ecute Shinagawa SouthShinjuku StationBOOK EXPRESS

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Just what I need!

Pay by Suica

Three handy services for savvy sightseeing! Check This Out!

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Within walking distance from the Tokyo Station is the former site of the Edo Castle. Refresh your senses at the sprawling Imperial garden which maintains its splendor from 400 years ago, framed by moats and grandiose stone walls.

Shin-Marunouchi Building Find plenty of shops offering high-class fashion with original style, as well as whimsical lifestyle items here.

Marunouchi Oazo Named with a reference to mean Oasis for the office crowd here, this commercial building houses historical bookstore, Maruzen, and is replete with eateries.

JP Tower / KITTEThis building preserves a portion of the former Tokyo Central Post Office and offers unique products from all over Japan.

Marunouchi Building This plush 36-story building with around 140 shops offers panoramic dining on the 35th and 36th floors.

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SIGHTS

The Tokyo Station Hotel Located within the station building, this 100-year-old red brick heritage hotel was reopened in 2012 to the renewed elegance of contemporary European classic design. Treat yourself to a slice of the high life at one of the ne dining restaurants here, from Japanese to French to yakitori, have a co ee at the lounge or a whiskey at the bar.

Bar & caf Camellia Try a cocktail at the bar & caf, or relish the refined taste of beef stew with origins from a French restaurant.

Rail deals at TRAINIARTA must-see for railway fans, this museum shop sells goods related to the gallery exhibits, paraphernalia with a rail and Tokyo Station theme. Great for fun souvenirs.

Tokyo Station GalleryThis museum within the station holds around ve exhibitions a year across a variety of modern art themes to make art and culture accessible to the masses.

Time and space for art

Hours:10am 6pm (till 8pm on Fridays, last entry is 30 minutes before closing)

Rich in culture and history, this area is also a trendsetter.

ne dining restaurants here, from Japanese to French to yakitori, have a co ee at the lounge

Sel e spot at the Seimon Ishibashi bridge

leading to the main gate over the moats!

Feel The Heart Of Tokyo At The Tokyo Imperial Palace

Too many shops, too little time!

The Lobby Lounge Sip Matcha Latte made from Uji green tea from the historical Ippodo Main Shop in Kyoto.

Tokyo Station And MarunouchiA Class AboveThis area is the heart of Tokyo and the first modern business district in Japan. The buildings here embody modernity and classic elegance.

Classic hotel celebrating 100 years of heritage

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The Grand Old Dame Of Railways

Rail romance

Tokyo StationReliving its former Meiji era glory after a 5-year restoration project is the Tokyo Station, the rail gateway to the capital city of Japan. Recognized as an Important Cultural Property in 2003, this station is an attraction in itself with themed shopping streets to keep you entertained for a day.

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Marunouchi South Dome Dont forget to look up and gaze at the egg-yolk yellow dome at the Marunouchi South Exit. The sculptures in the eight corners of the domes walls are reliefs of eight of the 12 animal zodiac signs, such as the Monkey, Dragon and Tiger.

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14 Pensta Yaesu South Exit Pensta sells the cute penguin mascot for the Suica e-money smart card. Choose from a whole range of Pensta paraphernalia at this Pensta by Suica specialist shop - from the edible to the wearable!Hours: 8am - 9pm

BITESTokyo Station is packed with dining choices. Here are three top picks for an authentic taste of Japan. BITES Here are three top picks for an authentic taste of Japan.

Have fun learning about

the history of the Tokyo

Station area here at Kitamachi Dining!

Take me on your train trip!

Tasty, authentic and convenient station dining!

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11 7 Generation Uhei Kitamachi DiningUhei uses fresh seafood sent directly from Hakodate Port in Hokkaido, where the restaurant originated from. Taste travel back in time with its Edo-style sushi, which recreates the avors from 400 years ago. Hours:11am - 10pm (Mon - Fri) 11am - 9pm (Sat, Sun and National Holidays)

12 Rakan Kurobei YokochoOden, which is a stew comprising ingredients such as vegetables, tofu, shcake and meats, is a favorite wintertime warmer. Try it two ways here - in a dashi broth or in a miso gravy. Matching sake is also available here.

Hours: 11am - 11pm

13 Shigenoi Kurobei YokochoThis yakitori specialist uses the best type of charcoal, bincho, to grill chicken from Iwate Prefecture and from sea salt from Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi Prefecture to make the perfect yakitori.Hours: 11am - 11pm

Taste compare Edo-style sushi

Fancy some Suica Penguin Goods?

Double the enjoyment Charcoal-grilled yakitori!

Sushi was two-times

bigger in the Edo era!

Hot, steamy and tasty!

You'll love our juicy yakitori!

Taste Edo style sushi

1,079 yen

Oden stew with two broths Local sake and charcoal grill

Salt is skillfully sprinkled from a height onto the yakitori

stick, without any wastage.

Dashi oden and miso oden plates

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Top Three Picks

Pass case 1,100 yen

Chococream mochi/Strawberry cream mochi 432 yen

Honey cream daifuku 700 yen

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Keystrap860 yen

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Shinjuku City of Contrasts

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DUMMYSIGHTS

There's never a boring stretch of road along Shinjuku a mosaic of past and present.

Shinjuku Gyoen National GardenThis vast public park used to be the MeiMi Emperors private garden, and in the Edo era the grounds belonged to the local lord Naito. The largest urban oasis in the area, it contains distinct English, )rench and Japanese landscaped gardens.

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This is where skyscrapers coexist with lush green gardens, and where one can revisit Edo times and futuristic entertainment along the same street.

Tokyo Metropolitan *oYernPenW2FeTake a sel e with ShinMukubs spectacular skyline from the districtbs tallest skyscraper. Entrance to the 4th oor observation deck is free!

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Hours: 00am t pm

Katanas and kabutos in Kabukicho

Spectacular skyline!

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Yonezawa Gyu Sumibiyaki Tokujo Karubi Bento 1,600 yen

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AkihabaraFun For Fanatics

Akihabara is a mecca for fans of anime and with a former train station turned-shopping complex, it's like a theme park for railway fans.

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Cospatio AkihabaraMain Store (GEE! Store Akiba)

Cospatio AkihabaraMain Store (GEE! Store Akiba)

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SIGHTSFind specialty shops and cafes to satisfy any hobbyist here.

mAAch ecute KANDA MANSEIBASHI

Access: 4-min walk from Akihabara Station Electric Town Exit

A total of 13 restaurants, cafes and shops now occupy what used to be the old Manseibashi Station, out of use since 1943.

Train Town

GUNDAM Caf Sip on Mobile Suit Gundam latte art and grab some limited-edition Gundam goods.Hours: 10am 10:30pm

O cial caf of the classic anime

Culture in a capsuleGachapon Kaikan Find almost every type of Gachapon named after the sound these toy capsule dispensers make imaginable here. Hours: 11am 8pm (Mon-Thu) 11am 10pm (Fri, Sat & days before holidays) 11am 7pm (Sun & holidays)

Find specialty shops and cafes to satisfy any hobbyist here.

Mugi to olive The clam noodles at the Ginza main shop received a Bib Gourmand recommendation from the Michelin Guide.

Feeling clammy?

For railway fans LIBRARYGet a piece of the past from the railway-themed souvenirs here, inspired by the area's history. Hours: 11am 9pm (Mon-Sat)11am 8pm (Sun & holidays)

Clam Noodles950 yen

Manseibashi Station Dorayaki, 250 yen each

Japanese red bean paste pancake.

N3331Trainspot in style over a cup of sake at this bar with full-length windows for a panoramic view of the passing trains right in front of you. Hours: 11am 11pm (Mon-Sat), 11am 9pm (Sun and holidays)

Good training ground

Model display of

Manseibashi Station

(early Taisho era)

Manseibashi Station Postcards157 yen for one

Hours: 11am 11pm (11am 9pm on Sun)

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The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

Calling all cosplayers!COSPATIO Akihabara Main Store (GEE! Store Akiba) Along with the hottest o cial anime and manga costumes, there s a wide range of products here to equip any cosplayer! Hours: 11am 8pm (Mon-Sat) 11am 7pm (Sun & holidays)

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CHABARALocated under the railway tracks, this shopping complex aims to recreate the lively atmosphere of the Kanda vegetable market, which used to be located here. Hours: 11am 8pm Address: Neribei-cho Kanda 8-2, Chiyoda

Fujisan Cola, 205 yen

This milky white cola uses mineral water that comes from the foot of Mt. Fuji.

Kikusui Uguisu Tokuri, 3,510 yen

The nightingale on this sake bottle chirps cheerfully as you pour from it.

Various types of local instant ramen, 225 yen each

Try the different flavors of ramen from Kyushu to Hokkaido.

BITES & BUY

Shop and dine near the station

In-Station Dining Theres abundant choices here for a bite on your way back to your hotel.

Kakiage Ten Tama Soba490 yen

Morning Omusubi Breakfast, 390 yen

Nihon Hyakkaten ShokuhinkanUnique signature food items from all over Japan are gathered here.

Taste travel

Tokyo Food Bar@ Electric Town ExitFor a quick meal, go for a bowl of soba or other Japanese classics as udon or tonkatsu (fried pork cutlets).Hours: 7am 10:30pm (7am 9:30 pm on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays)

Cheap and fast

Nomono Akihabara@ Central GateFor a convenient Japanese breakfast at the station, head to Nomono Akihabara. Watch the commuting crowd streaming in and out of the station's central exit from the second s oor seats Hours: 7am 10pm (8am 9pm on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)

Regional gourmet selections

Komaki Shokudo Kamakura Fushiki-AnCasually enjoy the healthy and tasty Buddhist shojin-ryori here, which excludes the use of meat, sh, onion, garlic and other root vegetables.

Japanese-style Vegan

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Satisfying sandwich

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Ikebukuro From Anime to Animal Cafes

Ikefukurou Caf Find out why the Japanese love owls other than the fact that in Japanese, owl has an auspicious meaning at this caf which has a wide range of oZls, from tiny ones that can t in your palm to the snowy owl a la Harry Potter fame. Prior reservations required.

J-WORLD TOKYO This indoor amusement theme park lets fans enter the world of Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto and other Jump anime series. English explanations are provided at each interactive attraction. Check out the J-WORLD KITCHEN which serves anime-inspired dishes and desserts.

NAMJATOWNOne of the largest indoor theme parks in Japan, try over 13 attractions suitable for the young and young-at-heart, and therebs also a gyoza (potsticker) food theme park and dessert theme park to eat your way through!

Usabibi Caf Hop over to this rabbit caf to meet these s u y friends of various breeds and colors, from the American fuzzy lop to lionhead rabbits. Prior reservations advisable. Price: 700 yen for 30 min, 1,100 yen for one hour, one drink included Hours: 11am 9pm, closed Wednesdays

Have a hoot here

Naruto fans jump for joy!

Eat, play, love it!

SIGHTSWith indoor theme parks and animal cafes, theres no lack of entertainment!

Admission: 1,400 yen for one hour, one drink included Appointment hours: 1pm 7pm (Mon-Fri), 12noon 6pm (Sat, Sun)

Character foods too cute to eat!

Come here for fun and

food!

Price: 800 yen for entry (attractions separate) Hours: 10am 10pm, last entry at 9pm

Hoppy hour all day

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Price: 500 yen for entry (attractions separate) Hours: 10am 10pm

I don't bite, I nibble!

Hamburger With Patty, Fried Chicken & Roast Beef 880 yen

Straw Hat Bread & Corn Soup820 yen Layered Crepes

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An eclectic district which is gaining a reputation as a hotbed for cosplay, check out anime goods here and make a date for some touch therapy with furry or

feathery friends over tea.

We don't bite!

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Oodles of noodles

Indulge guilt-free

Price: 1,600 yen for weekday lunch, 1,950 for weekend lunch and dinner Hours: 11am 11pm

5 Beckers Refresh & Relax Early risers can head here for a hearty western-style breakfast. Also perfect if you're having a meat craving. Hours: 5am 1am

Meat and greet Have a rice day

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6 Honnoriya Rice Ball ShopSpecializing in omusubi, or rice balls, Honnoriya uses branded koshihikari rice that is cooked on premise and remains soft and s u y even Zhen cold

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Tohoku Platter 1,480 yen

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4 Nomono KitchenOpen for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this eatery uses seasonal regional ingredients to create pub grub, as well as serving up traditional local dishes. 2f course, therebs local craft beer on tapHours: 8am 11pm

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Honnori Set 550 yen

East meets West

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Great with beer!

Hours: 7am 10pm (Mon - Sat), 8am 9pm (Sun)

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Roast Beef Mountain Plate 1,080 yen (drink included)

Sausage Scramble Plate (drink included) 500 yen

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UenoPark & PandaUeno is most famous for its sprawling park, which also hosts Japan's first zoo, of which two pandas are the main stars. Find a cluster of excellent national museums here.

Ueno Park and ZooWith over 1,000 sakura trees, this park is a perennial favorite cherry blossom viewing spot. Paddle a boat at the Shinobazu Pond, or visit one of the museums within the SarN Sremises 'ont Iorget to see the giant pandas playing at their enclosure. Ueno ParkHours: 5am 11pm Ueno ZooHours: 9:30am 5pm (last entry 4pm, closed Mon)

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Shinobazu PondShinobazu Pond

Ueno ZooUeno Zoo

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Ameya YokochoAmeya Yokocho

JR UENO Station

Seafood amiyaki: Grilled seafood, usually shellfish

Ameyayokocho (Ameyoko) 7his alle\wa\s name reIers to its roots as a Sostwar ElacN marNet, where ame standing either for candy or American goods were once sold 1owada\s its a Eargainhunters Saradise, with eYer\thing Irom Iresh seaIood to cand\ to IoreignimSort goods

Cheap eats and souvenirs

Ameyoko Street Eats

SIGHTS

Chew the fat with the locals

Ueno Park and Zoo

Im furry and photogenic!

Welcome to the street food and bargain-hunter's paradise!

Find everything from high culture to cheap eats at this eclectic town.

Motsu stew: Stewed innards with vegetables and konjac

Oden: Tofu, fishcakes, meat and vegetables boiled in a clear soup stock

Gyoza: Griddled meat dumplings

Yakitori: Grilled chicken parts

Tokyo National Museum Youll find more National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties here at Japans oldest museum than anywhere else, not to mention the largest collection of Japanese art, including ukiyo-e, samurai swords, and ancient relics.

Hours: 9:30am 5pm, last entry at 4:30pm (Time may vary based on season. Closed on Mondays, or on Tuesdays when a holiday.) Admission: 620 yen

Ueno ToshoguHaving survived all earthquakes and wars since its last renovation in 1651, Ueno Toshogu is one of the few authentic shrines left in Tokyo.

Japan's oldest museum

Ancient Shrine

Natural beauty and beasts

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ecute UenoGrab your train lunch box for a picnic at the park or panda goodies to delight the folks back home right at this mall within the station!

siretoco factoryPanda Donut290 yen for one

Too cute to eat the hole thing.

Yu NakagawaPanda Daruma1,944 yenA bear-y cute twist given to a traditional doll.

Waraku BeniyaUeno Panda Set, 1,300 yen

How about a family of panda sweets for your own folks!

Classic Tonkotsu Ramen Shop ICHIRANClassic Tonkotsu Ramen790 yen

Topped with its iconic red chili sauce, this is the favorite bowl of many tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen lovers.

Hours: Open 24 hours a day

Tsukemen SharinAjitama Tsukemen, 730 yen Thick, springy noodles dipped in a soup that consists of fish, chicken and pork broth create a rich yet not too heavy noodle dish.

Hours: 11am Midnight

Sobaya TakewakaOebi Tempura Soba 1,480 yen

This Japanese classic is served together with crispy fresh fried tempura.

Hours: 11am 11pm

Tokyo Tanmen TonariTanmen, 730 yen

Take your daily veggies with this ramen topped with 350g of fresh cabbage, beansprouts and other vegetables!


ZenmaiPanda Bento 980 yen

The perfect pick for a bento at Ueno Zoo.

Miyage KasenPandama, 540 yen for two

This sweet panda couple comes from long-established Japanese confectionery maker, Funawa.

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Shopping Hours: 8am 10pm(until 10:30pm on Fridays, until 9pm on Sundays & holidays)

Caf & Restaurant Hours: 7am 11pm(until 10:30pm on Sundays & holidays)

*Hours may vary based on shop.

Ekibenya TakumiE7 Shinkansen Bento, 1,300 yen

This bento might be a high-speed train, but its definitely not fast food!

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ANGERS bureauREALFAKE Panda Origami864 yen

Fold your own panda with this furry origami paper set.

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Shopping Hours: 10am 9pm Caf & Restaurant Hours: varies based on tenant

Find some of the most popular noodles in Japan - from ramen to soba - just outside the Central Gate of the JR Ueno Station.

Jersey Milk Soft Ice Cream 350 yen @Nomono Ueno

Slurp it up at the station building 1F!

TAXREFUND

This rich and milky soft serve ice cream will transport you to the ranch in one lick!

Shopping Hours: 11am 10pm (10am 9pm on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays)Caf Hours: 7am 10pm (7am 9pm on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays)

For sweet cravings

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UenoPark & PandaUeno is most famous for its sprawling park, which also hosts Japan's first zoo, of which two pandas are the main stars. Find a cluster of excellent national museums here.

Ueno Park and ZooWith over 1,000 sakura trees, this park is a perennial favorite cherry blossom viewing spot. Paddle a boat at the Shinobazu Pond, or visit one of the museums within the SarN Sremises 'ont Iorget to see the giant pandas playing at their enclosure. Ueno ParkHours: 5am 11pm Ueno ZooHours: 9:30am 5pm (last entry 4pm, closed Mon)

Tokyo National MuseumTokyo National Museum

Shinobazu PondShinobazu Pond

Ueno ZooUeno Zoo

Ueno ParkUeno Park

Ameya YokochoAmeya Yokocho

JR UENO Station

Seafood amiyaki: Grilled seafood, usually shellfish

Ameyayokocho (Ameyoko) 7his alle\wa\s name reIers to its roots as a Sostwar ElacN marNet, where ame standing either for candy or American goods were once sold 1owada\s its a Eargainhunters Saradise, with eYer\thing Irom Iresh seaIood to cand\ to IoreignimSort goods

Cheap eats and souvenirs

Ameyoko Street Eats

SIGHTS

Chew the fat with the locals

Ueno Park and Zoo

Im furry and photogenic!

Welcome to the street food and bargain-hunter's paradise!

Find everything from high culture to cheap eats at this eclectic town.

Motsu stew: Stewed innards with vegetables and konjac

Oden: Tofu, fishcakes, meat and vegetables boiled in a clear soup stock

Gyoza: Griddled meat dumplings

Yakitori: Grilled chicken parts

Tokyo National Museum Youll find more National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties here at Japans oldest museum than anywhere else, not to mention the largest collection of Japanese art, including ukiyo-e, samurai swords, and ancient relics.

Hours: 9:30am 5pm, last entry at 4:30pm (Time may vary based on season. Closed on Mondays, or on Tuesdays when a holiday.) Admission: 620 yen

Ueno ToshoguHaving survived all earthquakes and wars since its last renovation in 1651, Ueno Toshogu is one of the few authentic shrines left in Tokyo.

Japan's oldest museum

Ancient Shrine

Natural beauty and beasts

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ecute UenoGrab your train lunch box for a picnic at the park or panda goodies to delight the folks back home right at this mall within the station!

siretoco factoryPanda Donut290 yen for one

Too cute to eat the hole thing.

Yu NakagawaPanda Daruma1,944 yenA bear-y cute twist given to a traditional doll.

Waraku BeniyaUeno Panda Set, 1,300 yen

How about a family of panda sweets for your own folks!

Classic Tonkotsu Ramen Shop ICHIRANClassic Tonkotsu Ramen790 yen

Topped with its iconic red chili sauce, this is the favorite bowl of many tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen lovers.

Hours: Open 24 hours a day

Tsukemen SharinAjitama Tsukemen, 730 yen Thick, springy noodles dipped in a soup that consists of fish, chicken and pork broth create a rich yet not too heavy noodle dish.


Sobaya TakewakaOebi Tempura Soba 1,480 yen

This Japanese classic is served together with crispy fresh fried tempura.

Hours: 11am 11pm

Tokyo Tanmen TonariTanmen, 730 yen

Take your daily veggies with this ramen topped with 350g of fresh cabbage, beansprouts and other vegetables!


ZenmaiPanda Bento 980 yen

The perfect pick for a bento at Ueno Zoo.

Miyage KasenPandama, 540 yen for two

This sweet panda couple comes from long-established Japanese confectionery maker, Funawa.

Slurp it up!

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Caf & Restaurant Hours: 7am 11pm(until 10:30pm on Sundays & holidays)

*Hours may vary based on shop.

Ekibenya TakumiE7 Shinkansen Bento, 1,300 yen

This bento might be a high-speed train, but its definitely not fast food!

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ANGERS bureauREALFAKE Panda Origami864 yen

Fold your own panda with this furry origami paper set.

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JR Ueno Station!

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Shopping Hours: 10am 9pm Caf & Restaurant Hours: varies based on tenant

Find some of the most popular noodles in Japan - from ramen to soba - just outside the Central Gate of the JR Ueno Station.

Jersey Milk Soft Ice Cream 350 yen @Nomono Ueno

Slurp it up at the station building 1F!

TAXREFUND

This rich and milky soft serve ice cream will transport you to the ranch in one lick!

Shopping Hours: 11am 10pm (10am 9pm on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays)Caf Hours: 7am 10pm (7am 9pm on Saturdays, Sundays & holidays)

For sweet cravings

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ShinagawaCosmopolitan & Connected

Connected to the Shinkansen as well as four local lines, Shinagawa is a convenient base for tourists.

JR Shinagawa Station

Epson Aqua Park ShinagawaEpson Aqua Park Shinagawa

Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa Japanese GardenGrand Prince Hotel Takanawa Japanese Garden

The Prince Sakura Tower TokyoThe Prince Sakura Tower TokyoGrand Prince

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Grand Prince Hotel TakanawaGrand Prince Hotel Takanawa

Shinagawa Prince HotelShinagawa Prince Hotel

Catch a futuristic dolphin performance or walk in a Japanese garden fit for royalty. SIGHTS

STAMP it, price varies based on product

Vinyl Flower Vase 1,080 yen for set of two

Epson Aqua Park ShinagawaThis aquarium brings its dolphin performance to a new level of entertainment, choreographing sound, light and image projections with dolphins leaping in sync. This surreal modern facility also o ers interaction with sea lions, Iur seals, Senguins and a colorIul Mell\r sh display!

Hours: 10am 10pm, (last entry at 9pm) Admission: 2,200 yen for adults

Have a splash here

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&hoose Irom 0 di erent stamS designs to customize your own smartphone case, greeting card or noteEooN and sign o on \our creation with STAMP it. Or pick up a Japanese designer Yin\l s ower Yase t comSact and unEreaNaEle in your suitcase.

Hours:10am 10pm (Mon Sat)10am 8:30pm (Sundays and National Holidays)

Leave your stamp here

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@ ecute Shinagawa SouthFind bags and travel accessories at this classy yet casual shop, based on the concept of a baggage check room.

Hours: 8am 10pm(until 9pm on Sundays and holidays)

Japanese fashion portal

Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa Japanese GardenThis sprawling 20,000 sq m garden was created by a famous landscape architect who also designed the gardens for the &rown 3rincebs Yilla within the ,mSerial Palace grounds.

Garden getaway

BUYPick up popular Made-In-Japan brand accessories, or make them yourself at these station-side stores!

Jelly sh like

living art pieces!

iPhone Card648 yen for set of three

PORTER TANKER 3WAY BRIEF CASE, 32,940 yen

Inspired by the MA-1 flight jacket, this popular TANKER series briefcase can be carried by hand, as a shoulder bag, or as a backpack.

230 sakura trees

of 19 types bloom

here in Spring!

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Shopping Hours: 8am 10pm (varies based on store) Restaurant Hours: 11am 11pm (varies based on store)

Bean sweets, from 300 yen to 750 yen

Kobori Brewery MANZAIRAKU Kinka Ginjo Sake (with gold leafs)1,944 yen

Luxury

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Nadaman Chubo STATIOKisetsu Gozen Ume Kaoru Bento, 1,782 yen

Refined authentic Japanese cuisine to go, presented by this 185-year-old kaiseki restaurant.

The food and confectionery section here is the perfect spot to go souvenir hunting. Check out some of the best treats!

For the sake of dining

Nomikurabe 3 Variety Set from 1,296 yen

Healthy treats!

Choose from an impressive collection of sake that complement the exquisite Japanese cuisine here. If you can't make up your mind, the "Nomikurabe Set" allows you to try three di erent types of sake

8 Fve @ atr ShinagawaSoy beans, broad beans, peas and such are presented as desserts in this "beans as sweets" concept by Japanese patissier Hironobu Tsujiguchi. Choose from a wide array of colorful beans and cute packages to create your own combination.Hours: 10am 9pm

Hello sweetpea!

9 KINOKUNIYA entre@ LUMINE the Kitchen Shinagawa 1F(by Takanawa Exit)This upmarket grocery store stocks a wide range of Japanese food ingredients, condiments, sake and souvenirs to take home. Hours: 7:30am 11pm

Upmarket souvenir shopping

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Syumpoo ichigoichie Muromachi Hanjuku Castella, 1,296 yen

Savor the unique texture of this hanjuku (half-baked) castella sponge cake which is fluffy on the sides and runny on the inside.

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Sorairo Hoshi, 584 yen for one jar

Hoshi is traditional Japanese bean paste in a jar, made from red beans, white beans and soy beans, and best on cookies or toast. The spoon-shaped cookies make for a handy utensil.

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Onigiridokoro KongariyaMochi Cheese Yakionigiri, 220 yen

East meets west with this mochi cheese rice ball, served warm.

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Niigata

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Fukushima

Akita

Sendai

Nagano

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Morioka

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Shinjo

Omiya

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Joetsu Myoko

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Power Up On Luck And Love

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1. Enjoy the dining and shopping options galore!

All the tourist-friendly goods and services you need available at the station!

Japan Journeys

More Fun By ShinkansenFrom World Heritage Sites to Japans oldest castle, regional treats and traditional sweets, all are just a day trip away from Tokyo on the Shinkansen bullet train. On your way back, grab some local bites and delights - within easy reach at the train stations. What a difference a day makes!

Watch the travel video clip: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFbIE3ZA5MzBlMIyKvc5mCq_JWYof5_NQ

2. Store your baggage here for hands-free touring!

Close-by and Convenient!

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KaruizawaTakasaki

Niigata

Yamagata

Fukushima

Akita

Sendai

Nagano

Tokyo

Morioka

Hachinohe

Shinjo

Omiya

GALA Yuzawa

Echigo Yuzawa

Joetsu Myoko

Iiyama

Aomori

UtsunomiyaNikko

The Sleeping Cat Is it sleeping or not? Depends on the angle youre looking from!

Elephants of the ImaginationThese were drawn purely by imagination as no elephants had set foot on Japan during the Edo era.

Nikko Station

Nikko Rinnoji TempleNikko Rinnoji Temple

Taiyuin TempleTaiyuin Temple

Futarasan ShrineFutarasan Shrine

Nikko Road

Nikko Road

Daiya RiverDaiya RiverThe Sacred BridgeThe Sacred Bridge

Nikko BridgeNikko Bridge

Nikko Toshogu ShrineNikko Toshogu Shrine

See World Heritage Sites By Shinkansen!

Hidden Gem Of Japan

Nikko Toshogu Shrine7his is the r nal resting Slace oI 7oNugawa ,e\asu, the Iounder oI the (do Shogunate and unir er oI -aSan 7he current eTuiYalent oI 0 Eillion \en was sSent to Euild this grandiose mausoleum %uilt Iollowing the natural la\ oI the land, the Euildings Elend into its surroundings harmoniousl\ 2,000 toS craItsmen oI the time were gathered to create this architectural marvel.

Hours: am Sm until Sm Irom 1oY 0ar Price: ,00 \en Access: 0min walN Irom the 1ishiSando Eus stoS

Nikko

See No Evil

Hear No Evil

Speak No Evil

World Heritage Site Nikko is one of Japans most famous power spots, or a sacred place where it is believed one can draw spiritual power from. Power up for the New Year here!

:here the r rst Edo Shogun is enshrined

Karamon GateDesignated as a National Treasure, the front gate to the Main Shrine is painted with white powder chalk and contains a multitude of elaborate carvings depicting various legends.

Intricate carvings here

are a must-see! Famous Sculptures

of Toshogu

Day Trip To Nikko & Utsunomiya: Power Up On Luck And Love

Three MonkeysSee No Evil, Speak No Evil, Hear No Evil

Tour Nikko In A Kimono!Rental kimonos are available for tourists to take a walk back in time.

Kimono Rental UtakataPrice: 4,104 yen for a dayTime: 10am - 6pm

WhyNot

Around 50min. by Tohoku Shinkansen

Around 45min. by Nikko Line Tokyo Utsunomiya Nikko

*Note: The shrine complex is undergoing its second phase of renovations until March 31, 2019, including the Yomeimon Gate.

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The 103 shrines and temples of Nikko and its surrounding nature are together recognized as a World Heritage Site. Be amazed by the delicate detail and craftsmanship from centuries back.

Do A Heritage Hike Of

Nikko! Oh-So-Magnifico!

Along the way:

Stop by Utsunomiya, Gateway to Nikko

Futarasan ShrineStanding ne[t to 7oshogu, this shrine is dedicated to the mountain deities of Nikko and said to Ering one lucN in loYe and relationshiSsHours: am Sm until Sm Irom 1oY 0ar Price: 200 \en Access: min walN Irom the 1ishiSando Eus stoS

Go the extra mile to: THE KEGON FALLSThis is one of Japans Top 100 Waterfalls and makes for a dramatic sight when it completely freezes in winter!

Access: 40 minutes by Tobu Bus from JR Nikko Station

and more

Utsunomiya is more than just gyoza! Here are some unique and cool spots to check out!

Make A Deep Discovery! Oya Stone MuseumThis former quarry for Utsunomiya's specialty, Oya Stone, has Eeen used as a r lming location Ior countless moYies and music Yideos )ind out the histor\ oI mining since the th centur\ in this surreal setting the si]e oI a EaseEall r eldHours: am Sm last entr\ 0Sm Price: 00 \en Ior adults, 0 \en Ior children Access: )rom -5 8tsunomi\a station, a 0min ride on the Eus headed to Oya from Platform 6

Nikko Rinnoji Temple7he 5innoMi 7emSle comSle[ was Iounded E\ the monN who Erought %uddhism to Japan in the 8th Century. The main temple houses large, goldlacTuered wooden statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon ("Kannon with a thousand arms and %ato.annon .annon with a horse headHours: am Sm until Sm Irom 1oY 0ar Price: 00 \en Access: 5-min. walk from the Nishi-Sando bus stop

Looking for love? Pray to the God of Marriage here!

Go The Extra Mile To: MASHIKOPotter around pottery town and experience ceramics making in the countryside! Try out this craft for yourself at one of the 350 potteries and 50 pottery shops.

Utsunomiya Station


Izakaya Kayabuki Izakaya Kayabuki

MashikoMashiko

Utsunomiya

An amazing underground maze!

8m-high Buddha statues!

The Sacred Bridge*orgeous in Yermillion, this is one oI -aSanbs Top Three Scenic %ridges and a mustdo selr e sSot

Symbol of Nikko!

and more

Along the way: Utsunomiya

The Nitenmon of Rinnoji Temple TaiyuinBe awed by the lifelike statues of Heavenly Kings, Dhrtarastra and Virupaksa at the Nitenmon Gate.

The vibrant and vividly-

colored Yashamon of

Taiyuin Temple.

Did you know Utsunomiya is also known as "Cocktail Town" for having as many award-winning bartenders as Ginza?

Try the Tochiotome Strawberry in cocktail form!

Kayabuki*o nuts oYer this monNe\ waiter whobs the talk of the town at Izakaya Kayabuki. Hours: 6Sm 2 midnightAccess: min E\ ta[i Irom -5 8tsunomi\a Station.

Up for some monkey business?

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Original Fried Gyoza, 400 yen for 4Juicy inside and crunchy on the outside! Limited servings available so grab this while you can!

Pan-fried gyoza set, 696 yenMakes for a healthy and tasty meal or snack!

Utsunomiya Gyoza Ganso UmaiyaUmaiya takes pride in using strictly selected ingredients, from the water used down to the salt and sauce. Enjoy various textures of gyoza here from deep-fried, pan-fried, fried to boiled.

Hours: 10am - 9:30pm (L.O. 9:00pm) Try and Compare 12 Gyoza Set 1,200 yenFrom super spicy, to cheese, prawn, garlic and mushroom filling, have fun trying them all!

One Stop Shopping For Local Treats!

Hours: 8am - 9pm 1 Tochibiyori2 Utsunomiya Miyagen3 Kirasse 4 Nikko Castella Main Shop 5 Nikko Jingoro Senbei 6 Ichigo No Sato 7 Nasu Senbonmatsu Dairy Farm

Hours: 10am - 9pm 8 Grindelberg

Otome No Namida 390 yenThe candy container is too cute to resist.

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Lemon Milk and Lemon Cookies, 98 yen & 378 yen

Try the perfect combination of milk and cookies with a Tochigi twist its lemon-flavored classic drink!

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Strawbear Soft Toy (with chain strap) 918 yen

The Tochigi edition of this regional bear soft toy.

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Memory of Nikko sake and cup, 1,080 yen

Great value for sake with gold flakes and a cup! (Tochibiyori)

1Jingoro Senbei, Gyoza flavor, Salt and Butter flavor, 380 yen

Traditional rice crackers given a modern twist!

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Tochi Tenu Cotton Hand Towels 1,296 yen

Handy towels printed with the sleeping cat and thee monkeys of Toshogu.

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Tochiotome Kit Kat 864 yen

Can't go wrong with Kit Kat!

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Tan Tan NoodleThe slightly spicy soup is rich with the fragrance of sesame and topped with juicy and tender char siew slices.

All handmade with loving

care!

You'll love our thin-skin

gyoza!

Nikko Gold Leaf Castella 420 yen for 2

Go for gold with this castella, in matcha or honey flavors.

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Gyoza Pie 550 yen for 3

Looks like a gyoza, tastes like a chestnut pie.

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For sweet cravingsNasu Senbonmatsu Dairy FarmMade fresh off a Tochigi dairy farm, this soft serve cream is so rich and creamy you'll be craving for moo-re!

Soft Serve Cream, Milk Flavor, 360 yen

Doraemon Mechanical pencil, 432 yen

Get it write with Doraemon in a gyoza!

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Strawberry Baumkuchen 1,400 yen

Bite into this fluffy baumkuchen made from rice flour, that is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

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Utsunomiya Paseo Tochigi Grand Marche

TochiotomeStrawberry

Sweets

And more Tochigi treats!

Must Try Local

Specialty!

Gyoza Goods and Goodies

Gyoza Bakauke Senbei Pack, 399 yen

Get the gyoza version of this popular snack.

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Tochiotome Milky 493 yen

Strawberry and milk-flavored chewy soft candy.

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With 21 shops offering all the signature souvenirs and every strawberry and gyoza-flavored snack imaginable, do all your shopping here!

Gyoza Flavored Potato Chips540 yen

Looks like a potato chip, tastes like a gyoza.

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Gyoza-shaped Messenger Bag3,800 yen

You'll be tempted to bite into this!

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Utsunomiya GyozakanThe gyoza here is said to be so tasty they can be eaten on their own, without any dipping sauce! The secret to this lies in marinating the filling for one day. There are 14 different types of gyoza to try here.

Hours: 10am 9:30pm (L.O. 9:00pm)

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The 103 shrines and temples of Nikko and its surrounding nature are together recognized as a World Heritage Site. Be amazed by the delicate detail and craftsmanship from centuries back.

Do A Heritage Hike Of

Nikko! Oh-So-Magnifico!

Along the way:

Stop by Utsunomiya, Gateway to Nikko

Futarasan ShrineStanding ne[t to 7oshogu, this shrine is dedicated to the mountain deities of Nikko and said to Ering one lucN in loYe and relationshiSsHours: am Sm until Sm Irom 1oY 0ar Price: 200 \en Access: min walN Irom the 1ishiSando Eus stoS

Go the extra mile to: THE KEGON FALLSThis is one of Japans Top 100 Waterfalls and makes for a dramatic sight when it completely freezes in winter!

Access: 40 minutes by Tobu Bus from JR Nikko Station

and more

Utsunomiya is more than just gyoza! Here are some unique and cool spots to check out!

Make A Deep Discovery! Oya Stone MuseumThis former quarry for Utsunomiya's specialty, Oya Stone, has Eeen used as a r lming location Ior countless moYies and music Yideos )ind out the histor\ oI mining since the th centur\ in this surreal setting the si]e oI a EaseEall r eldHours: am Sm last entr\ 0Sm Price: 00 \en Ior adults, 0 \en Ior children Access: )rom -5 8tsunomi\a station, a 0min ride on the Eus headed to Oya from Platform 6

Nikko Rinnoji Temple7he 5innoMi 7emSle comSle[ was Iounded E\ the monN who Erought %uddhism to Japan in the 8th Century. The main temple houses large, goldlacTuered wooden statues of Amida, Senju-Kannon ("Kannon with a thousand arms and %ato.annon .annon with a horse headHours: am Sm until Sm Irom 1oY 0ar Price: 00 \en Access: 5-min. walk from the Nishi-Sando bus stop

Looking for love? Pray to the God of Marriage here!

Go The Extra Mile To: MASHIKOPotter around pottery town and experience ceramics making in the countryside! Try out this craft for yourself at one of the 350 potteries and 50 pottery shops.

Utsunomiya Station


Izakaya Kayabuki Izakaya Kayabuki

MashikoMashiko

Utsunomiya

An amazing underground maze!

8m-high Buddha statues!

The Sacred Bridge*orgeous in Yermillion, this is one oI -aSanbs Top Three Scenic %ridges and a mustdo selr e sSot

Symbol of Nikko!

and more

Along the way: Utsunomiya

The Nitenmon of Rinnoji Temple TaiyuinBe awed by the lifelike statues of Heavenly Kings, Dhrtarastra and Virupaksa at the Nitenmon Gate.

The vibrant and vividly-

colored Yashamon of

Taiyuin Temple.

Did you know Utsunomiya is also known as "Cocktail Town" for having as many award-winning bartenders as Ginza?

Try the Tochiotome Strawberry in cocktail form!

Kayabuki*o nuts oYer this monNe\ waiter whobs the talk of the town at Izakaya Kayabuki. Hours: 6Sm 2 midnightAccess: min E\ ta[i Irom -5 8tsunomi\a Station.

Up for some monkey business?

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Original Fried Gyoza, 400 yen for 4Juicy inside and crunchy on the outside! Limited servings available so grab this while you can!

Pan-fried gyoza set, 696 yenMakes for a healthy and tasty meal or snack!

Utsunomiya Gyoza Ganso UmaiyaUmaiya takes pride in using strictly selected ingredients, from the water used down to the salt and sauce. Enjoy various textures of gyoza here from deep-fried, pan-fried, fried to boiled.

Hours: 10am - 9:30pm (L.O. 9:00pm) Try and Compare 12 Gyoza Set 1,200 yenFrom super spicy, to cheese, prawn, garlic and mushroom filling, have fun trying them all!

One Stop Shopping For Local Treats!

Hours: 8am - 9pm 1 Tochibiyori2 Utsunomiya Miyagen3 Kirasse 4 Nikko Castella Main Shop 5 Nikko Jingoro Senbei 6 Ichigo No Sato 7 Nasu Senbonmatsu Dairy Farm

Hours: 10am - 9pm 8 Grindelberg

Otome No Namida 390 yenThe candy container is too cute to resist.

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Lemon Milk and Lemon Cookies, 98 yen & 378 yen

Try the perfect combination of milk and cookies with a Tochigi twist its lemon-flavored classic drink!

1

Strawbear Soft Toy (with chain strap) 918 yen

The Tochigi edition of this regional bear soft toy.

2

Memory of Nikko sake and cup, 1,080 yen

Great value for sake with gold flakes and a cup! (Tochibiyori)

1Jingoro Senbei, Gyoza flavor, Salt and Butter flavor, 380 yen

Traditional rice crackers given a modern twist!

5

Tochi Tenu Cotton Hand Towels 1,296 yen

Handy towels printed with the sleeping cat and thee monkeys of Toshogu.

1

Tochiotome Kit Kat 864 yen

Can't go wrong with Kit Kat!

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Tan Tan NoodleThe slightly spicy soup is rich with the fragrance of sesame and topped with juicy and tender char siew slices.

All handmade with loving

care!

You'll love our thin-skin

gyoza!

Nikko Gold Leaf Castella 420 yen

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