A Day Touring Edo and Art from Springtime Nihonbashi to Tokyo Station

🎨 A Day Touring Edo and Art from Springtime Nihonbashi to Tokyo Station 🐟 Birthplace of Nihonbashi Fish Market A stone monument remains at the edge of Nihonbashi marking where the fish market began in the Edo period. A quiet spot where you can feel the start of the once lively market. • A monument quietly standing amidst the business district. A must-visit for history enthusiasts. • Surrounded by views of the Nihonbashi River and the Metropolitan Expressway, moments that evoke the origins of Edo can be felt. 📍 Near 1-chome, Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo City, Tokyo (north side of Nihonbashi intersection) ⸻ ⛩️ Nihonbashi Bridge (Starting point of the national highway over Nihonbashi River) An Important Cultural Property of Japan. The current bridge was built in 1911 (Meiji 44), featuring impressive heavy stone construction and kirin statues. • Embedded in the center of the bridge is the "Japan Road Origin Marker," known as the starting point of Japan’s roads. • Harmonizes with the surrounding scenery and is a perfect photo spot on clear days. 📍 1-chome, Nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo ⸻ 🛍️ Nihonbashi Takashimaya S.C. Main Building Completed in 1933, Japan’s first department store designated as an Important Cultural Property. A blend of Art Deco architectural beauty and luxury. • Takeout gourmet food is recommended from the basement food section, and the rooftop garden is a great place to relax. • The main building’s elevator girls are still active, offering a space where Showa and Reiwa eras blend. 📍 2-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo 🕰️ 10:30 AM – 8:00 PM (hours vary by store) ⸻ 🖼️ Tokyo Station Gallery An art museum inside the Marunouchi building of Tokyo Station. The historic red brick architecture pairs well with contemporary art and architecture exhibitions. • Highlights include the building’s structure, brick walls, and steel framework alongside the exhibits. • A quiet space to enjoy art away from the station’s hustle and bustle. 📍 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo (directly connected to Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit) 🕰️ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (last admission 5:30 PM, closed Mondays) ⸻ 🌈 Stained Glass Inside Tokyo Station (Central Passage North Exit Side) Beautiful stained glass-style panel decorations adorn the marble pillars and arched ceiling in the Marunouchi North Exit concourse. • A design that reflects the history and culture inside JR Station, making you want to stop and look up. • Especially recommended in the morning or evening when natural light makes the glass shine. 📍 JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit Concourse (inside ticket gates, partial area) ⸻ 📌 Suggested Itinerary Time Content 10:00 Visit the birthplace of Nihonbashi Fish Market 10:30 Cross Nihonbashi and photograph the kirin statues 11:00 Shop at Takashimaya and buy a bento in the basement 1:00 PM Enjoy art at Tokyo Station Gallery 3:00 PM Look up at the stained glass inside Tokyo Station to conclude your trip ⸻ 💬 Comment Club • “From the birthplace of Tokyo’s fish market to art inside Tokyo Station—this city never stops surprising.” • “The stained glass in Tokyo Station is easy to miss but so worth stopping for.” • “Loved exploring Nihonbashi—it’s where Tokyo’s roads and history truly begin.” Travel Tips