{"id":800,"date":"2017-01-23T10:00:30","date_gmt":"2017-01-23T08:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=800"},"modified":"2018-05-17T17:04:12","modified_gmt":"2018-05-17T15:04:12","slug":"best-ekiben-japan-stations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-ekiben-japan-stations","title":{"rendered":"Best ekiben on Japanese train stations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most travelers enjoy \u2013 even covet \u2013 the experience of trying new and exotic foods unique to the places they visit. Japanese cuisine offers tantalizing tastes and textures, and <em>ekiben<\/em> provide a convenient and affordable means of discovering the best culinary temptations that Japan has to offer.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_is_Ekiben\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What is Ekiben?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Where_and_how_to_buy_Ekiben\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Where and how to buy Ekiben<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_best_train_bento_boxes\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> The best train bento boxes<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Shinkansen_E7_Kei_Bento\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.1<\/span> Shinkansen E7 Kei Bento<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kohoku_No_Ohanashi\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.2<\/span> Kohoku No Ohanashi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Kobe_Wine_Bento\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.3<\/span> Kobe Wine Bento<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Hipparidako_Meshi\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.4<\/span> Hipparidako Meshi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Masu_No_Sushi\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.5<\/span> Masu No Sushi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Self-Heating_Ekiben\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">3.6<\/span> Self-Heating Ekiben<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_Ekiben\">What is Ekiben?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Japanese word <em>ekiben<\/em> is essentially a combination of the words <em>eki<\/em>, meaning \u201cstation,\u201d and <em>bento<\/em>, the traditional Japanese lunch box. Therefore, an <strong>Japanese lunch box<\/strong>. Therefore, an ekiben is a portable lunch that you have at the train station.<\/p>\n<p>Ekiben, however, are <strong>no ordinary fast food<\/strong>. Regions throughout the country take pride in their ekiben, with its food and packaging often providing a sample of the culture of that area. All come in convenient containers, but some make unique and <strong>special souvenirs<\/strong>. Some ekiben have been popular for decades, others for hundreds of years.<\/p>\n<p>Ekiben generally include <strong>rice<\/strong> or <strong>noodles<\/strong>, <strong>vegetables<\/strong>, and a small amount of <strong>meat<\/strong>. Depending your preferences, you may buy ekiben that have sushi or seafood, chicken or beef. Some are served hot, others cold. Some include drinks, even alcoholic beverages.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Where_and_how_to_buy_Ekiben\"><strong>Where and how to buy Ekiben<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ekiben are available in a variety of places. Most <strong>train stations<\/strong> host kiosks, local vendors, or carts that sell ekiben. Many <strong>long distance trains<\/strong>, such as those of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">Shinkansen<\/a> lines, serve ekiben and other items from carts onboard the train. Would you like to try a variety of bento boxes although you are not traveling far? At <strong>Tokyo Station<\/strong>, the shop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g1066443-d6464381-Reviews-Ekibenya_Matsuri-Chiyoda_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html\">Ekibenya Matsuri<\/a>, meaning \u201cfestival of bentos,\u201d sells <strong>170 different kinds<\/strong> of ekiben from all over the country. Ekibenya Matsuri is located on the first floor of the Central Passage of Tokyo Station.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ekiben <\/strong>are<strong> very affordable<\/strong>. If you are in the mood for a snack, you can acquire a small box for around \u00a5300. Most meal<strong> sized <\/strong>ekiben cost between \u00a5700 and \u00a51200, or around <strong>$10 USD<\/strong>. Very <strong>elaborate boxes<\/strong>, such as meals for two, may cost more than \u00a53200 (<strong>$30 USD<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>One of the most interesting things about ekiben is that they are not marketed primarily to tourists \u2013 ekiben are <strong>what the Japanese people eat<\/strong>, a homemade style meal on the way to work or while traveling within the country. Local residents often pick up bento boxes to eat <strong>even when they are not traveling<\/strong>. When you eat ekiben, therefore, you are getting a real taste of Japanese culture. Ekiben also provide an enjoyable way to pass the time while waiting at the Tokyo metro station or elsewhere.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_810\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-810\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-810 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ekiben-japan-train-station-1024x696.jpg\" alt=\"Ekiben at a Japan train station @Wikimedia\" width=\"840\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ekiben-japan-train-station-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ekiben-japan-train-station-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ekiben-japan-train-station-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ekiben-japan-train-station-1200x815.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ekiben at a Japan train station &#8211; Photo by Cheng on Cheng @Wikimedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"The_best_train_bento_boxes\"><strong>The best train bento boxes<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider trying one of these unique train station bento boxes the next time you travel with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            <a class=\"fasc-button banner-button-shortcode fasc-size-large fasc-type-flat fasc-rounded-medium ico-fa fasc-ico-after fa-chevron-circle-right fasc-style-bold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">\n                Buy your JR Pass\n            <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Shinkansen_E7_Kei_Bento\"><strong>Shinkansen E7 Kei Bento<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What better way is there to commemorate your ride on Japan\u2019s famed shinkansen, or bullet trains, than to eat out of one?\u00a0 This bento, available in\u00a0<strong>Ekibenya Matsuri<\/strong> (Tokyo Station) is shaped like the train itself, and the box can be saved and reused. The Shinkansen bento box contains classic items such as seafood <em>onigiri<\/em> (rice balls), pickled daikon radish, shrimp fritters, fried chicken, and cake.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shinkansen-e7-ekiben.jpg\" alt=\"Ekiben shaped like the Shinkansen E7 Series\" width=\"690\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shinkansen-e7-ekiben.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/shinkansen-e7-ekiben-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Kohoku_No_Ohanashi\">Kohoku No Ohanashi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The word <em>kohoku <\/em>means \u201cnorth of the lake,\u201d and this ekiben contains unique items such as goose and sweet rice with mushrooms. This bento is available at the Shinkansen <strong>Maibara Station<\/strong> just <strong>outside of Kyoto<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-806 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/kohoku-no-ohanashi-ekiben-e1484918783632.jpg\" alt=\"kohoku-no-ohanashi-ekiben\" width=\"600\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/kohoku-no-ohanashi-ekiben-e1484918783632.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/kohoku-no-ohanashi-ekiben-e1484918783632-300x294.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Kobe_Wine_Bento\">Kobe Wine Bento<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This elegant ekiben was the first to offer wine along with your meal. The chardonnay is complemented by beef, vegetables, and saffron rice. This bento is available at the Shinkansen <strong>Shin-Kobe Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Hipparidako_Meshi\">Hipparidako Meshi<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The name of this bento translates as, \u201coctopus in high demand,\u201d and that is exactly what you will get. This popular ekiben includes rice, octopus, conger eel, and vegetables. Its container makes it truly special \u2013 the bento is served in a reusable ceramic pot, a small <em>takotsubo<\/em>, or octopus-catching pot. This bento is available in the <strong>Hyogo Prefecture <\/strong>(Kobe, Himeji, Nishinomiya).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_805\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-805\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hipparidako-meshi-ekiben.jpg\" alt=\"hipparidako-meshi-ekiben\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hipparidako-meshi-ekiben.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hipparidako-meshi-ekiben-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by @ginkgraph (Flickr)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Masu_No_Sushi\"><strong>Masu No Sushi<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the ekiben for history buffs. It has been popular since the year 1717, when the dish was dedicated by the samurai to a historical figure. The ekiben consists of pressed sushi of salmon, trout, and rice wrapped in bamboo leaves. It is traditionally eaten in slices resembling those of a cake. This bento is available at <strong>Toyama Station<\/strong> in the Toyama Prefecture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/maso-no-sushi-ekiben-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"maso-no-sushi-ekiben\" width=\"640\" height=\"428\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Self-Heating_Ekiben\"><strong>Self-Heating Ekiben<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Would you like a hot meal instead? Try one of the various types of self-heating ekiben, such as the Tan Ton Bento of the Sendai Prefecture. These pre-packaged bentos have a string to pull, which starts a chemical reaction in a pouch below the box. The pouch heats up, and in five minutes, you have hot, fresh food. These bentos are available at <strong>various locations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/NV8yVsusuKQ\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Whichever train station bentos you choose, you are certain to be delighted by the\u00a0<strong>flavorful food of ekiben<\/strong>\u00a0and the fascinating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/travel-guides\">culture of Japan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover picture by @wordridden (Flickr)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most travelers enjoy \u2013 even covet \u2013 the experience of trying new and exotic foods unique to the places they visit. 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