At the Gransta, enjoy shopping and gourmet food without stepping out of the station!
Gransta, inside the JR Tokyo station, is JR East’s largest Ekinaka (inside a train station) commercial facility. An array of gourmet food, general goods, clothing, and major brands in new types of stores - full of intriguing shops to see! Besides the shops, event spaces and decorations on the avenues are worth a look. Stop by on the way to your destination.
What is the Ekinaka Commercial Facility?
An Ekinaka commercial facility is a commercial space within a train station. It is lined with shops, restaurants and cafes, convenient for students and workers on commute or travelers with limited free time.
Bountiful GRANSTA inside and outside the Station
An area around a street north of Tokyo Station was reconstructed, creating a new space where Gransta Tokyo was opened in August, 2020. Gransta Tokyo hosts shops inside and outside the ticket gate, Gransta Marunouchi and Gransta Yaekita have shops outside the ticket gate, each lined with alluring shops.
Gransta Tokyo
Under the concept of “TRY NEW TOKYO ST.,” Gransta Tokyo hosts shops new to the station mall setting, as well as traditional, and brand-new business types. There are many “new Tokyo souvenirs” available only here, making it the best place for souvenir hunting. It is so spacious that it is hard to believe you are in.
Gransta Marunouchi
Cafes and general goods stores which add colors to your daily life are in Gransta Marunouchi. In a rush to start your travel from Tokyo Station, you can still find what you need right away. It abounds with shops for light meals, take-out drinks and foods to help you during your trip. If you want to look for a small gift for your family or friends, this is the place.
Gransta Yaekita
This is a restaurant street outside the Tokyo Station’s Yaesu North Exit. There are three zones - the underground Kurobei Yokocho, Yaekita Shokudo on the ground floor, and Kitamachi Sakaba on the 2nd floor, serving lunch and dinner.
- Kurobei Yokocho: From casual pubs to classic restaurants, many eateries are serving adult crowds.
- Yaekita Shokudo: Restaurants which are not intimidating even when you are alone, or cafes and bars that make you feel at home are there.
- Kitamachi Sakaba: Lively beer halls and pubs are great for a get together.
It’s not just shops! Note these in Gransta Tokyo
Gransta Tokyo with fascinating shops is full of other noteworthy spots!
First, Square Zero, the huge open event space with Tokyo Station’s first high ceiling. The large digital sign is great as a place to meet up with your friends. Check out the variety of events planned there on different occasions.
Also, the wide avenues in the facility are decorated with Edo Kiriko glass and other traditional crafts, making a walk very pleasant. There is a unique restroom with water sceneries as a theme! Lovely waterfront photos and videos from all over Japan are displayed to create a peaceful space.
Gransta has the scale of a town. You do not have to step out of the station to enjoy shopping or gourmet food. Make sure to stop by on the way to your travel destination.