Shiodome and Shimbashi

The massive towers lining Tokyo’s waterfront in Shiodome are home to major corporations like Panasonic and Fujitsu. Every morning, crowds of office workers rush into these skyscrapers - and when evening falls, they unwind in the nearby Shimbashi district. Visit the Caretta Shiodome office complex for stunning views of Tokyo Bay, then relax after sunset with a drink and some snacks at a cozy izakaya near Shimbashi Station.

Getting There

The nearest station is Shiodome Station on the Yurikamome Line and the Toei Oedo Line, but the most convenient access point is Shimbashi Station, which is served by the JR Yamanote, Keihin-Tohoku, Tokaido, and Yokosuka lines, as well as the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line, and Yurikamome Line.

• From Haneda Airport: Take the Keikyu Airport Express Line to Shimbashi Station (approx. 30 minutes).
• From Narita Airport: Take the Skyliner to Nippori Station (about 30 minutes), then transfer to the Keihin-Tohoku Line for Shimbashi Station (approx. 15 minutes).
• From Shinjuku Station: Take the Toei Oedo Line directly to Shiodome Station (around 30 minutes).

Skyscrapers Full of Shops and Restaurants

Shiodome’s towering office buildings also house shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, and museums. The former freight terminal site, Shiodome Sio-Site, has been transformed into a sleek business and entertainment district, featuring a massive clock designed by Studio Ghibli’s Hayao Miyazaki.

One of its highlights, Caretta Shiodome, offers a variety of shops and dining options. From the Sky View observation decks on the 46th and 47th floors, you can enjoy breathtaking views of Tokyo Bay, while nearby restaurants offer panoramic vistas of Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Rainbow Bridge, and Ginza.

Unwind with the Locals

After work, office employees relax with drinks and snacks in nostalgic izakaya pubs tucked away in the side streets around Shimbashi Station. Try affordable yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), Korean barbecue, or Chinese dishes, then mingle with locals in one of the area’s tiny tachinomi (standing bars), where cold beer and small plates are served in a lively, friendly atmosphere.

Under the elevated train tracks between Shimbashi and Yurakucho stations lies Hibiya Okuroji, a 300-meter stretch of restaurants and shops - a hidden gem that combines Tokyo’s retro charm with modern style.