Saw the Tokyo Midtown Yaesu business district that opened today. Exhaustive report with lots of photos! – Travel watches
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, which will open on March 10, has commercial areas from the basement level to the third floor.
The complex facility “Tokyo Midtown Yaesu” in front of Tokyo Station (2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo) will open on March 10.
The bus terminal on basement 2 and the commercial area on basement 1 have already opened in September 2022, but the commercial area on floors 1 to 3 will finally open on March 10. In this post, we present what has been released for the press. There are 57 shops in the commercial area from the first basement to the third floor. A large shopping area directly connected to Tokyo Station appeared.
In addition to the commercial area, the 1st-4th floors are primary schools and certified children’s centers, and the 7th-38th floors are office areas. In addition, the “Bulgari Hotel Tokyo” located on the 40th to 45th floors is scheduled to open for the first time in Japan on April 4th. The status of the grand opening has been covered in a separate article.
Tokyo Midtown Yaesu has 45 floors above ground, 4 floors underground, and a height of 240m. It will be completed on August 31, 2022. From the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station, cross Sotobori-dori, almost in front. Located on the basement level, directly connected to Yaechika (Yaesu underground shopping mall), the transportation is convenient. Enjoy shopping and dining facilities on your way home from get off work or on the go. In particular, the departure and arrival bus terminals of long-distance buses are located on the second floor underground, so it is easy to stop by when changing trains.
Tokyo Station Front Complex “Tokyo Midtown Yaesu”
Exterior of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.Viewed from the Yaesu Exit of Tokyo Station
Exterior of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu.west from another angle
Lower front.Gentle curves represent sails
low rise business district
wide area around the entrance
The art of Japanese creators is displayed around the exterior structure. In addition, at the entrance of the business district, the color-changing digital art “Nishijin Reflected”, a collaboration between Nishijin Textile’s “HOSSO” and Landskip, is placed, adding a lot of color to the building.
The iconic light sculpture “STAR (Tokujin Yoshioka)”
Huge digital signage on the front wall of the building
Strata art “Mountain (Takashi Kuribayashi)” at the entrance of Ginza
“Fringe Figure – Sunset Reflection (Nobuhiro Nakanishi)” expresses the expression of light
This is the entrance to the underground bicycle storage.
Inside the main entrance of the business district.there is a digital art gate
Digital art “Nishijin Reflected” color changing
Nishijin fabric of “HOSSO” is a motif
Information desk next to the entrance
i see the entrance
elevator hall
when approaching the elevator.Equipped with touchless buttons
Handmade by Mr. Yuki Kusumi, a plaster craftsman, each layer has a different expression
Facility Information Board
The first floor is a stylish floor that proposes “modern Japanese luxury”
The first floor uses “Japan luxury” as the key word to propose “modern Japanese luxury”, with CFCL YAESU, HOSOO TOKYO, PORTER, ONITSUKATIGER NIPPON MADE, EN VEDETTE LUXE, Sanyo.Sui Yamanaga, Kaneko Optical Store and other boutiques, GELATO PIQUE HOMME, AHRES, LINC ORIGINAL MAKERS, HARIO Lampwork Factory and POINT ET LIGNE will be opening stores.
From here, we pick out the shops that caught our attention and introduce them mainly through photos.
The first floor is the floor with the keyword “Japan Luxury”
“EN VEDETTE LUXE” has a head office in Shirakawa Kiyosumi, the first new brand to have a dine-in restaurant.There is a store as soon as you enter the door
auditorium cake
shortbread
chocolate
“HOSOO TOKYO” The showroom of “HOSOO”, a long-established Nishijin brocade shop founded in 1688.
The emergence of HOSOO TOKYO
Regardless of the pattern, we offer a flat price so you can get acquainted with Nishijin Textiles.This medium bag costs 45,100 yen
Handy bag with a square design for everyday use
You can also pick up your favorite Nishijin brocade at the “Textile Cellar”.Customization will cost a little more
“HARIO Lighting Factory”.”HARIO” accessory brand famous for its heat-resistant glass
Exclusive accessories at the front of the store
To commemorate the opening, a limited number of happy packs will be sold.
opening commemorative happy return earring set
Standard Pyrex containers are also available.
Variety of earrings
dog accessories
“GELATO PIQUE HOMME” popular ice cream with cute fluffy material.Japan’s first men’s specialty store
Imagine the display of afternoon tea time in the store
Bathroom Products Exhibition
The packaging that imitates the cake seems to be popular as a gift
Collaboration product with artist “KAZUSA MUTSUYAMA”
“ONITSUKA TIGER NIPPON MADE” deals with Japan’s famous Onitsuka Tiger “NIPPON MADE” series sneakers.
A bright shop where the NIPPON MADE series are neatly lined up
Signature model “MEXICO 66 DELUXE”. The goatskin is artisan washed and processed to give it a familiar texture.
Yoshida’s main brand “PORTER”
PORTER interior
event space. This time on display is a vintage leather sweater from “Lewis Leathers”.
Collaboration product with the theme of Lewis Leathers sweater shoulder rest
The 20th Anniversary Update of the “PORTER SMOKY” Series Released on March 10
Brown is a new colorway in the PORTER SMOKY collection. Available in stores only.Meet modern needs such as downsizing
‘PORTER TURQUOISE’ glossy turquoise blue.Made to commemorate the opening of PORTER TOKYO
The space in the store is divided, so you can choose with confidence
Multiple standard series lined up
“Sanyoyamacho Iki” two major brand stores, namely “Sanyoyamacho”, a high-end men’s shoe brand from Japan, and “SANYOCOAT”, a long-established outerwear store with a history of more than 70 years
The store is full of rows of leather shoes
The standard straight-tip dress shoes “Tomoya”, “Tomojiro” and “Tomonosuke” have gained huge support.
There are also casual series, which can be worn casually.
SANYOCOAT is popular for its high durability and generous after sales service
On the second floor, you can enjoy the miscellaneous “Yesgong”, which is full of regional color.
The 2nd floor is called “Japan Lifestyle” and is a unique floor with a mix of local shops and restaurants for workers, tourists, families, etc. In the area called “Yaes Public”, there is a large public area to rest, a standing bar, and an underground area with a back alley feel, where you can explore the slightly messy town. .
The second floor is a mixed-feeling area called “Japan Lifestyle”
There is a large area that can also be used as a rest space called “Yaes Public”
The rest space is quite wide
big window, bright and open
There is also space to relax freely.
There’s even a partition space where you can focus on your work
bench facing the window
In the center is the event space “Ichiji Teishi” that can be entered once
Art gallery “PALPITO” sells works of young artists (until April 23)
Let’s touch new sensibility while resting
“HERALBONY” curates and sells works of artists in welfare facilities in Japan.
With the theme of art, we create products that are convenient for everyday use.
In “POPUP Ramen”, a very famous ramen shop will open a shop during the relay race. First, “Niboshi Soba Ai” in Kyoto
This is also the “Ichiji Teishi” area lined with cafes and shaved ice shops.
There is also a limited gourmet menu of “BLUE TOKAI COFFEE” with rare Indian coffee
“Kakigori Collection Baton” Nationwide popular shaved ice shops open for a limited time First Yanaka “Himitsudo”
“Yaesu no Rojiura” craft beer bar “CATARATAS YAESU” lined up with standing bars
“Beer Fryer” where you can choose 4 beers from the tap beers of the day and compare them
Ta.bacco, an all-you-can-eat standing drink holder
Taiwan stall “Orth” with “Stand BUCHI” on the back
221 TOKYO is a members-only bar in a back alley that offers coffee on a subscription basis during the day
The shops on the 2nd floor have regional characteristics, and it is very convenient to buy souvenirs and give gifts. Here we present a new made in Japan.
“TOKYO UNITE”, which consists of 14 Tokyo-based sports teams and organizations, will open an official physical store for the first time.
Develop sports team apparel and merchandise
There is also a bar corner where you can eat and drink.
“Hacoa DIRECT STORE” is a woodwork store made at a workshop in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture.
Products made from various trees are lined up
Smartphone case.We also provide naming services
PC keyboard made of veneer.wood grain matching
rare wooden frame watch
“TO & FRO” deals in light and compact travel goods in Hebei City, Ishikawa Prefecture.
A colorful travel organizer made of the world’s lightest nylon material.
Compact package, very small size
Raincoats, umbrellas, bags, etc.
The material used for the raincoat is surprisingly water resistant
“Tsugaru Vidro” is a glassware brand born in Aomori Prefecture. Traditional craft tableware with colorful patterns.Be the first direct store
Cup with cherry blossom pattern
A collection of cups themed around rare side dishes
They also sell Aomori sake.
Colorful vases and more
The 3rd floor is an exquisite “restaurant building”
The 3rd floor is called “dining bar building”, and there are many restaurants. Yamauchi Farm (charcoal-grilled chicken), FLOWS GRILL | BAR (beer cafe restaurant), La Terrazza Sabatini (Italy), charcoal-grilled eel Fuji (eel bowl, hitsumabushi, Japanese cuisine), Robata Park (robata-yaki), Chiba Takaoka (sushi), Moto TOKYO (Japanese sake), Aux delices de dodine (bistro), Kato Beef Store Ogawa no Uni (teppanyaki), creative cuisine YAESU BISTRO (Chinese cuisine, dim sum, dim sum), Connoisseur Ginji ( Seafood) Tavern) into 11 shops. “Chiba Takaoka” is relocated from the popular “Sushi Takaoka” in Chiba City, and only accepts reservations.
There are a wide variety of shops from places where you can relax slowly to places where you can enjoy casually. Please enjoy it in various gourmet scenes.
The third floor is the “dining and bar floor” where there are many restaurants.
The signboard on the right is “Charcoal-grilled Una Fuji” with “eel” written on it.
Quiet rooms are also available.
In addition to charcoal-grilled eel rice bowls, eel rice bowls, fish balls, and set meals are also available
Of course, it is grilled over charcoal fire.
There are many counter seats, so you can come as you please
French bistro “Aux delices de dodine” meat appetizer platter “Charcuterie platter”
Aux delices de dodine is a popular bistro in Hamamatsucho and Toranomon
A casual store. A counter is also provided.
Standing counter at “MOTO TOKYO”
In addition to Japanese sake, there is a wide variety of Japanese products such as domestic wine.
There is also a Japanese style area where you can enjoy cooking slowly in the back.
Otone Sake Brewery Oze’s local sake “Sadaijin Junmai Ginjo Origarami Tsu” limited edition “moto no otomo” sake.Labeled “Moto TOKYO”
The basement level is already open, with a bus information desk and a ticket office. Buses arrive and depart from the second basement level. There are 13 stores including convenience stores and cafes, and it is a floor that can be easily used by both travelers and office workers. From the basement level, go directly to Tokyo Station via Yaechika (Yaesu Underground Mall).
The basement level is directly connected to Tokyo Station via Yae-near.
Bus information desk and ticket office
Basement 2F Bus Terminal
