[2025 Tokyo Shopping Mall] Travel Guide for GRANSTA (Updated Jun)

This 34.5-kilometer green loop line acts as a tireless observer of Tokyo, circling the city's core day after day. Its 29 stations connect Tokyo's business, culture, fashion, and everyday life, forming the most authentic pulse of this megacity. Tokyo's Diverse Scenes Along the Line Tokyo Station: Imperial Glory Meets Modernity The red-brick Marunouchi exit of Tokyo Station quietly narrates the imperial splendor of the Meiji era. Inside, the underground shopping area "Gransta" gathers top-tier souvenirs from across Japan, while the plaza outside is perpetually a stage for bustling business professionals. Akihabara Station: The Subculture Mecca and Electric Town From electronics stores to anime sanctuaries, Akihabara's transformation reflects the rise of Japanese pop culture. Neon signs of maid cafes coexist intriguingly with the nostalgic atmosphere of electronic component shops. Shinjuku Station: A Maze-Like Urban Jungle With over 3.5 million daily users, this giant maze features an East Exit filled with trendy department stores and cinemas, while the West Exit boasts towering office buildings. In the late-night alleys of Golden Gai, authors and office workers share drinks together. Harajuku Station: The Hub of Youth Culture On weekends, Takeshita Street is packed with young people expressing their individuality, while the nearby Meiji Shrine's towering trees offer a serene and timeless retreat. Shinagawa Station: The Gateway to the International City At the intersection of the Shinkansen and Narita Express, glass-clad skyscrapers reflect the bustling figures of international travelers, showcasing Tokyo's role as Asia's hub. This railway line, operating for over a century, is not just a means of transportation but the best guide to understanding Tokyo's essence.

SOBAP is a palm-sized buckwheat crepe shop located in Gransta Tokyo inside Tokyo Station. They have a wide variety of options, from sweet crepes to side dishes and salads. This time I ordered the Shiso Berry Rare Cheese (330 yen). It didn't take long for it to be served, and it was compact enough that you could finish it in no time. It also had a cute design! They also had a 100 yen discount campaign where you could pick up the product directly, so I was able to enjoy a bite-sized sweet for 230 yen during a short transfer time during my trip😊 Business hours are 8am to 10pm. Only on Sundays, it is open until 9pm. It's located on the 1st floor of Gransta Tokyo inside Tokyo Station, right next to the ticket gate on the Marunouchi side. "SOBAP" 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005, Gransta Tokyo, JR Tokyo Station, 1st floor #tokyo #Tokyo #Tokyo sweets #Tokyo Station sweets #crepes #Tokyo trip #Tokyo sightseeing #sweets #Kanto sightseeing

DEPOT is a place where you can enjoy a nostalgic square bittersweet pudding🍮 in Tokyo Gransta. The concept is a nostalgic bar & cafe. The interior of the store is filled with record music, creating a chic, adult, and slightly nostalgic atmosphere. In the midst of the bustle of Tokyo Station, you can enjoy a luxurious time slowly savoring a bittersweet pudding while feeling the time passing slowly. You can take out the pudding, and the in-store menu also includes Neapolitan and lunch dishes! Opening hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Only open until 10:00 p.m. on Sundays. 120m from JR Tokyo Station DEPOT 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Gransta B1F 110-0005 #tokyo #sweets #Tokyosweets #pudding #Tokyotrip #cafe #Tokyocafe #cafe #Tokyotourism

Birthday Mini Bar located inside Gransta Tokyo Marunouchi, Tokyo Station 🪴 As the name suggests, there are lots of cute items that you'll want to give as presents or gifts 🤍 The store isn't that big, but it's packed with a wide variety of products and is bustling with female customers 🕊️ It's inside the station, so you don't have to worry about rain, and it's recommended to stop by for a short while when you have a transfer or a meeting ☺️ 1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 🌈 10:00-21:00 #TokyoSightseeing#TokyoStation #TokyoTrip