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Here, we have assembled a list of some of the best restaurants and bars located inside Japan\u2019s train stations<\/strong>. Their proximity makes them easy to find, convenient addition to your travel plans.<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/p> Toraya Tokyo offers a teashop experience<\/strong> like no other. Elegant lines of the tables, chairs, and benches clash with the worn brick walls, creating a visually immersive environment. Treat yourself to something sweet, or a more substantial meal, such as pickled vegetables or udon noodles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Prices<\/em> range from \u00a51000 to \u00a52000.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: Toraya Tokyo is located inside the Tokyo Station<\/a> Hotel.<\/p>\n Mango Tree Tokyo offers authentic Thai food<\/strong> alongside a picturesque view of the city. Dishes are beautifully prepared, including edible flowers and brightly colored ingredients.<\/p>\n Prices<\/em>: Lunches average about \u00a52,900, and dinners \u00a57,500.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: Mango Tree Tokyo is located near Tokyo Station<\/a>\u2019s Marunouchi exit.<\/p>\n The Blanc Rouge is a fine dining experience. In 2018, it was selected for \u201cLa Liste,\u201d a recognition of the 1,000 best restaurants in the world. It specializes in \u201cyour favorite French dishes, with modern twists<\/strong>.\u201d Three private dining rooms are available.<\/p>\n Prices<\/em>: Lunch prices range from \u00a54,800 to \u00a512,800, and dinner prices from \u00a59,800 to \u00a515,800.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: Blanc Rouge is part of the Tokyo Station<\/a> Hotel, located between the Marunouchi South and Central Gates. The restaurant can be found in the hotel\u2019s south wing.<\/p>\n Japanese trains and ekiben<\/a> \u2013 carefully packed bento lunchboxes featuring local fares<\/strong> \u2013 are inseparable. When traveling in Tokyo, you can experience different ekiben flavors from all over Japan in one place<\/strong> \u2013 at Ekiben ya Matsuri. In fact, Ekiben ya Matsuri carries 200 types of ekiben. Ekiben are fantastic for budget travel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Prices<\/em>: At Ekiben ya Matsuri, you can purchase items for as little as \u00a5140.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: This shop is located in Tokyo Station<\/a>\u2019s main passage.<\/p>\n Ramen is a simple noodle soup dish, but Japan has made it a fine art<\/strong>. Each region of Japan prides itself on its unique ramen styles<\/strong>. In the Kyoto Ramen Street corridor, you will find eight ramen shops<\/strong>, each serving its unique local varieties. Shops include Hokkaido\u2019s Sumire, Fukushima\u2019s Bannai Shokudo, Tokyo\u2019s Taishoken, Toyama\u2019s Menya Iroha, Osaka\u2019s Araumado, Kyoto\u2019s own Masutani, Shikoku\u2019s Ramen Todai, and Kyushu\u2019s Ikkousha. You can taste all of Japan without leaving Kyoto<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n To order ramen, you will purchase a ticket at a vending machine and hand it to the cashier.<\/p>\n Prices<\/em>: Servings generally cost around \u00a51,000.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: The Kyoto Ramen Street is located on the tenth floor of the Kyoto Station<\/a>, to the south of the Daikaidan Grand Stairway.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re on Ramen Street but looking for other dining options, look no further than Kobe Gavly. Here, you will find what\u2019s been called \u201cthe best burger in Japan<\/strong>.\u201d Kobe Gavly\u2019s burgers are made from authentic Kobe beef<\/strong>, famous for its superb flavor and marbled texture.<\/p>\n Prices<\/em>: Meals at Kobe Gavly may be more expensive than burgers purchased elsewhere due to the use of Kobe beef, ranging from \u00a5850 to \u00a52,040.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: The restaurant is located at Kyoto Station<\/a> Building 10F, near Kyoto Ramen Street.<\/p>\n \n \n Buy your JR Pass\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n Sushi plucked from a conveyor belt? That\u2019s what you\u2019ll find at Kyoto\u2019s Sushi no Musashi. Chefs prepare fresh sushi to order or place it on the conveyor<\/strong>. With so many options at hand, you likely won\u2019t know where to start!<\/p>\n Prices<\/em> range from \u00a5146 to \u00a5346 per dish.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: Sushi no Musashi is located in Kyoto Station<\/a>\u2019s 1F region.<\/p>\n If you are looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, Mini-on is the place to go. You\u2019ll find traditional sweet treats<\/strong> like nothing you\u2019ve ever seen before, including pastries, pies, baked sweet potatoes, and potato chocolate sticks.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>:\u00a0Mini-on is located on the northeast end of the Osaka Station<\/a>, near the Midosuji Ticket Gate.<\/p>\n If you need to get your daily serving of vegetables, Camp is the place to go. Their signature vegetable curry<\/strong> includes 11 different vegetables. Choose from chicken and tomato sauce, green Thai sauce, or spicy Indian sauce. You can eat at an old-fashioned lunch counter, complete with bar height stools.<\/p>\n Prices<\/em> at Camp range from value to mid-range.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: Camp is located in the southwest section of Osaka Station<\/a>, not far from the Sakurabashi Ticket Gate.<\/p>\n Tsurutontan Top Chefs is an udon noodle shop<\/strong>, featuring generous servings of both warm and cold udon varieties. The restaurant\u2019s d\u00e9cor is brightly lit and all-white, leaving the food to provide the only contrasting colors. This causes each bowl of noodles to resemble a work of art<\/strong> \u2013 especially the sample dishes on display along one wall.<\/p>\n Prices<\/em> are in the range of $12 U.S.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: Tsurutontan Top Chefs can be found on the south side of Osaka Station City<\/a>, in the B2 basement level of the Daimaru department store.<\/p>\n A very small sushi restaurant<\/strong> in Tokyo<\/a> with only ten counter seats, this\u00a0establishment has been awarded three Michelin stars<\/strong>. The restaurant was featured in the 2011 documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi, and one French chef stated that the restaurant taught him that sushi is an art form.<\/p>\n How to get there<\/em>: From Tokyo Station<\/a>, take the Marunouchi Line to Ginza Station. The restaurant is a one minute walk away.<\/p>\n Price<\/em>: Unknown<\/p>\n So, what type of food are you in the mood for? With your JR Pass<\/a> in hand, the possibilities are endless. Make train station restaurants a part of your next Japanese adventure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Toraya Tokyo<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nMango Tree Tokyo<\/span><\/h2>\n
Blanc Rouge<\/span><\/h2>\n
Ekiben ya Matsuri<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nKyoto Ramen Street<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nKobe Gavly<\/span><\/h2>\n
Sushi no Musashi<\/span><\/h2>\n
Mini-on Confectionery Shop<\/span><\/h2>\n
Camp<\/span><\/h2>\n
Tsurutontan Top Chefs<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nBonus:\u00a0Sukiyabashi Jiro<\/span><\/h2>\n