If it rains, you can plan your trip here! Cafes directly connected to stations in major areas of Tokyo that you should know about

[Shinjuku Station] Artistic parfaits are a must-try. Popular shop SALON BAKE & TEA where you can also enjoy a sweet buffet

NEWoMan is a commercial facility directly connected to Shinjuku Station that opened in 2016. One thing you should definitely remember here is SALON BAKE & TEA, a cafe run by the popular apparel brand SALON adam et rope'. The theme is "DELICIOUS FASHION." You can enjoy colorful menus made by pastry chefs, including seasonal sweets.

One of their specialties is the seasonal parfait, which uses "Tropezienne," a traditional sweet from the south of France said to have been named by Brigitte Bardot. Every season, they offer photogenic parfaits using seasonal fruits.

There are also plenty of desserts made with seasonal ingredients. The order buffet is also popular, offering a wide variety of small sweets, glass desserts, freshly baked bread and quiche. The drinks are also excellent, including tea from the French tea maison "THE O DOR," served in Nambu ironware. The stylish atmosphere and cuisine will lift your spirits.

[Shinjuku Station] Full of freshly picked seasonal fruits. Recharge your body with healthy energy at Futaba Fruit Parlour Shinjuku Marui Main Building Store

"Shinjuku Marui Main Building" is a commercial facility that can be reached by walking from Shinjuku Station via an underground passage. Located here is "Futaba Fruit Parlour Shinjuku Marui Main Building Store", a collaboration with "Futaba Fruit", a fruit store that has been in business for over 75 years in Toritsu-Kasei, Nakano Ward. The store's appeal is that it offers a variety of unique menu items that are mindful of beauty and health, with a focus on fresh desserts made with plenty of seasonal fruits.

A fruit parlor's staple is a parfait loaded with fruit. There is a wide variety of gorgeous parfaits available, including the exciting-sounding "Berry Jewel Parfait" (1,408 yen), "Parfait Fruit Basket" (1,518 yen), and "Three Kinds of Apple and Black Tea Jelly Blanc Parfait" (1,408 yen) (all prices include tax).

Of course, in addition to the parfaits, there are a variety of standard fruit parlor menu items such as fruit sandwiches and fruit drinks. There are also plenty of menu items that are suitable for vegans and gluten-free diets. For example, the ice cream in the parfait can be changed to soy milk ice cream, and the pancakes are gluten-free, made with rice flour. Let these delicious, healthy foods soothe your travel fatigue.

[Shibuya Station] Estacion Cafe: A spacious lounge space with a commanding view of the station below

Shibuya Mark City is a commercial facility adjacent to Shibuya Station in the Dogenzaka direction. Estacion Cafe is a lounge cafe located in the Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu on the 5th floor. "Estacion" means station in Spanish. Taking advantage of its location directly above Shibuya Station, it is not only easily accessible, but also has an excellent view, ensuring an elegant time.

Even though it's located inside a facility, the ceiling height is about 8 meters, giving it a particularly open feeling. Another big attraction is the large glass windows that overlook the Shibuya Scramble Crossing in front of Shibuya Station.

Although only a few drinks are served in the morning, you can enjoy sweets and other food after 10:00. The "Cake Set" for 1,700 yen and the "Macaron Set" for 1,500 yen, which come with a drink of your choice, are popular staples, and the original parfaits, which change with the seasons, are also popular. In autumn, the "Caramel and Pear Parfait" will be available for 1,700 yen (all prices include 10% service charge and 10% consumption tax). Also available for takeout only is the "Le Gateau" assortment of baked goods, 5 pieces for 1,500 yen or 10 pieces for 3,000 yen (8% consumption tax included). This shop is useful for a variety of occasions, so be sure to drop by when you want to relax around Shibuya Station.

[Shibuya Station] Donut x Parfait Hybrid Sweets - A Must-Try - Le Sun Palm Shibuya Mark City

Another restaurant in Shibuya Mark City is Le Sun Palm, located on the first floor. This is a bistronomy cafe that serves fresh, surprising dishes in a quick and casual manner.

This fall's recommendation is the "Sugar Donut Parfait Mont Blanc Chocolat" (693 yen, tax included), which lets you enjoy a donut in a parfait-like way. A lightly toasted sugar donut is combined with chestnut cream, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate topped with pistachios and raspberries, and is topped with chestnuts in their skins, pretzels, and walnuts.

In addition, there are plenty of dishes, such as salads full of vegetables and sandwiches with lots of fillings. From the start of the day to dinner, there is a lineup of healthy and seasonal menus. Mark City is a great place to take a short break in Shibuya. It's a good idea to remember this.

[Tokyo Station] TORAYA TOKYO, the first concept store where you can enjoy all of Toraya's brands

Tokyo Station is the gateway to Tokyo, with JR's Shinkansen and various conventional lines from all over the Kanto region, as well as the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, stopping there. The station itself is a tourist spot, with the red brick Marunouchi Station building designed by Tatsuno Kingo designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Inside the station building is the Tokyo Station Hotel, which boasts over 100 years of history, and TORAYA TOKYO is located inside this prestigious hotel. The store is run by Toraya, a long-established Japanese confectionery store that was founded in Kyoto in the late Muromachi period and has been operating for five centuries.

This is the first concept shop to bring together sweets from the brands of "Toraya," "Toraya Paris," "TORAYA CAFÉ," and "Toraya Kobo." The atmosphere inside the shop and the menu are both special. One of the recommended dishes is the "TOKYO Plate" for 1,100 yen (tax included). This is a unique dish that allows you to enjoy three exquisite items at once: Toraya's Ogura Yokan "Night Plum," TORAYA CAFÉ's "Azuki and Cacao Fondant," and Toraya Paris' "Poire Caramel Yokan."

The interior design makes use of the bricks of the Marunouchi Station building, a nationally designated important cultural property. Stylish design blends in with the interior, creating an elegant atmosphere that blends tradition and innovation. Relax and enjoy the Japanese modern atmosphere. You can enjoy such a comfortable time here.

[Tokyo Station] The closest San Francisco to Tokyo Station: Wise Sons Tokyo

One of the landmarks on the west side of Tokyo Station is the Marunouchi Building. It is an easily accessible commercial facility connected to the station by an underground passage. Wise Sons Tokyo opened here for the first time in Japan in 2018.

This delicatessen opened in San Francisco in 2010 and is now a hugely popular local favorite. It offers a wide variety of food options, including hearty bagel and pastrami sandwiches.

It is also attractive that it is an all-day dining restaurant that can be used from breakfast to dinner. For example, bagel sandwiches start at 495 yen, and pastrami sandwiches start at 1,045 yen. There are also dishes that are rare in Japan, such as soup (660 yen) that contains "matzo" cracker-like bread, and "babka," a cupcake-like pastry that starts at 220 yen (all prices include tax). All menu items are supervised by the main store, so be sure to try the "authentic taste" in Tokyo.

[Ginza Station] Enjoy gourmet food created by a two-star chef while looking out over the Ginza cityscape at Hands Expo Cafe

Tokyu Plaza Ginza opened in 2016 at the Sukiyabashi intersection in Ginza. It is directly connected to Ginza Station and is conveniently located within walking distance of the underground passage near Yurakucho Station. One thing you should not miss here is the Hands Expo Cafe, run by Tokyu Hands.

The grand menu was created by chef Hajime Koto, the youngest Japanese chef to receive two Michelin stars. The menu features a wide variety of food, sweets, and drinks that are carefully selected based on ingredients, season, and color, so you can have fun choosing.

The specialty of the meal is the chef's hamburger. Meanwhile, the most popular dessert is the "Premium Pancakes". The low-carb menu is also popular, as it is both delicious and healthy. There is a live performance stage almost every night, and it is open until 11pm, which is great. Why not spend a special time while looking out over the Ginza cityscape?

[Shinagawa Station] Enjoy freshly baked buns and burgers at a food hall FOOD&TIME ISETAN

Shinagawa Station is one of Tokyo's major terminals, alongside Tokyo Station. There are many different shops and facilities built into the premises, but one must-see is FOOD & TIME ISETAN, located inside Atre Shinagawa. This is a lifestyle store that brings together a supermarket, food court, and coffee stand.

Of particular note are Asanoya, a long-established boulangerie founded in Karuizawa in 1933, and its new business, Gri&Pain. Asanoya's specialty is authentic European-style bread. There is a wide selection of freshly baked bread that is so delicious you'll never tire of it, even if you eat it every day.

"Gri&Pain" is a New York-style vendor style, and the appeal is that it is grilled right in front of you. The specialty "ASANOYA Classic Burger" is 866 yen (tax included). Sandwich your favorite grilled meat between Asanoya's proud buns and enjoy it at a table in the food hall.

Tokyo's cafes, which are always at the forefront of cafe culture and bring together the latest trends from Japan and overseas in sweets, drinks, interior design, and space creation, are sure to help you forget the blues of a rainy day. If your sightseeing plans are ruined by bad weather, you could try visiting cafes directly connected to the station.