Yaesu

Yaesu is a commercial district located on the east side of Tokyo Station, stretching between the station and the neighborhoods of Nihonbashi and Kyobashi. The area features modern high-rise buildings, corporate offices, shops, and dining establishments in a compact urban setting.

The district takes its name from Jan Joosten van Lodensteijn, a Dutch navigator who served Tokugawa Ieyasu during the early Edo period. The area gradually developed into a major trading hub in central Tokyo.

The streets here, particularly Sakura-dori, display rows of cherry trees that create natural canopies during spring, reflecting how locals connect with seasonal changes throughout the year.

The Tourist Information center provides multilingual support, free Wi-Fi, and travel assistance to help visitors navigate the area. The district is easily accessible on foot from Tokyo Station and connects well with public transportation throughout the city.

Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, a 240-meter glass tower opened in 2023, integrates a regional bus terminal, shops, and Tokyo's first Bulgari hotel in a single complex. This combination of transit hub and luxury lodging in one building is unusual for the city.