Access: Exit the South Gate of JR Takanawa Gateway Station, take the escalator down, and turn left.
(Located on the 1st floor of THE LINKPILLAR 1 SOUTH)
The Travel Service Center offers JR ticketing services (credit card payment only) and tourist information. Visitors can discover attractions and travel destinations throughout eastern Japan.
更新日： 2026年10月27日
TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY: A New Urban Destination
Just outside the ticket gates of Takanawa Gateway Station lies TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY, a newly developed urban district.
We introduce some of the must-visit spots in TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
1 TAKANAWA GATEWAY Travel Service Center
〇Multilingual Translation Screen (14 Languages Supported)
The center provides a translation screen that instantly translates spoken or typed exchanges in 14 languages. Because conversations are displayed as text on the screen, communicating with staff is easy and stress-free.
The center provides a translation screen that instantly translates spoken or typed exchanges in 14 languages. Because conversations are displayed as text on the screen, communicating with staff is easy and stress-free.
〇Large LED Display Inspiring Your Next Journey
A massive LED wall spans one side of the center, showcasing breathtaking seasonal scenery from across eastern Japan. It is the perfect place to enjoy a virtual journey and gather inspiration for your next trip.
A massive LED wall spans one side of the center, showcasing breathtaking seasonal scenery from across eastern Japan. It is the perfect place to enjoy a virtual journey and gather inspiration for your next trip.
〇Free Walking Tours
Staff members lead complimentary walking tours introducing the highlights of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY. Exploring the area on foot is a wonderful way to discover its unique attractions.
Tour schedules vary by season. Reservations can be made through the official website:
Staff members lead complimentary walking tours introducing the highlights of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY. Exploring the area on foot is a wonderful way to discover its unique attractions.
Tour schedules vary by season. Reservations can be made through the official website:
〇Exclusive Station Stamp
The center also features an original station stamp that visitors can collect as a memorable souvenir of their visit.
The center also features an original station stamp that visitors can collect as a memorable souvenir of their visit.
2 LUFTBAUM
Located on the 28th and 29th floors of NEWoMan TAKANAWA, LUFTBAUM is a unique space combining plants, sound, light, food, and spectacular views.
Despite being in the heart of Tokyo, visitors can enjoy seasonal Japanese flora, particularly in the beautiful garden known as Sui no Niwa (Garden of Greenery). The space features more than 500 plants.
The garden’s open-air atrium allows natural sunlight to flood the area, creating a peaceful atmosphere. As you walk through the space, making you feel as though you are surrounded by nature.
True to its concept of “an urban retreat,” LUFTBAUM offers relaxing communal spaces and a wide variety of restaurants amid lush greenery.
Situated approximately 150 meters above ground, it also provides panoramic views of the Takanawa area and railway yards below.
Why not escape the everyday and enjoy a truly extraordinary experience at LUFTBAUM?
Despite being in the heart of Tokyo, visitors can enjoy seasonal Japanese flora, particularly in the beautiful garden known as Sui no Niwa (Garden of Greenery). The space features more than 500 plants.
The garden’s open-air atrium allows natural sunlight to flood the area, creating a peaceful atmosphere. As you walk through the space, making you feel as though you are surrounded by nature.
True to its concept of “an urban retreat,” LUFTBAUM offers relaxing communal spaces and a wide variety of restaurants amid lush greenery.
Situated approximately 150 meters above ground, it also provides panoramic views of the Takanawa area and railway yards below.
Why not escape the everyday and enjoy a truly extraordinary experience at LUFTBAUM?
【Bovin d’Or】
Among the many restaurants in LUFTBAUM, Bovin d’Or, a premium yakiniku restaurant, is highly recommended.
The restaurant's name means “Golden Cow” in French. Inspired by the desire to introduce Japanese yakiniku culture to the world, it serves fresh, high-quality beef, especially A5-grade Sendai beef, alongside stunning city views.
The weekday lunch menu offers a wide variety of set meals.
Among the many restaurants in LUFTBAUM, Bovin d’Or, a premium yakiniku restaurant, is highly recommended.
The restaurant's name means “Golden Cow” in French. Inspired by the desire to introduce Japanese yakiniku culture to the world, it serves fresh, high-quality beef, especially A5-grade Sendai beef, alongside stunning city views.
The weekday lunch menu offers a wide variety of set meals.
Sendai Beef Yakiniku Set
This set includes beautifully marbled Sendai beef short ribs, lean cuts, pork, and chicken, allowing diners to compare different textures and flavors.
The meat pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s original sweet and spicy sauces. Salad and clam soup are included as well.
With counter seating, tables, and private rooms available, Bovin d’Or is suitable for families, couples, business meals, and many other occasions.
The meat pairs perfectly with the restaurant’s original sweet and spicy sauces. Salad and clam soup are included as well.
With counter seating, tables, and private rooms available, Bovin d’Or is suitable for families, couples, business meals, and many other occasions.
3 MIMURE
Located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of THE LINKPILLAR 2 within NEWoMan TAKANAWA, MIMURE is a cultural destination where visitors can experience Japanese traditions and lifestyles.
Its concept is “an urban community village designed to thrive for the next 100 years.” Centered around food, the space is designed to bring people together and encourage new forms of interaction and connection.
Its concept is “an urban community village designed to thrive for the next 100 years.” Centered around food, the space is designed to bring people together and encourage new forms of interaction and connection.
〇Diverse Dining Experiences
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of Japanese foods made with ingredients sourced from across the country, including baked goods, deli dishes, sushi, gyudon (beef rice bowls), sake, and tea.
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of Japanese foods made with ingredients sourced from across the country, including baked goods, deli dishes, sushi, gyudon (beef rice bowls), sake, and tea.
〇sakejump takanawa (3F)
A specialty sake shop offering bottle sales, tastings, events and kakuuchi —casual drinking right in the shop.
The shop carries sake from more than 90 breweries across Japan, each introduced with the story of the brewery and the people who make it.
The impressive wall of bottles makes it easy to discover a new favorite.
The kakuuchi corner also serves meals such as onigiri (rice ball) sets, allowing visitors who do not drink alcohol to experience Japanese food culture as well.
A specialty sake shop offering bottle sales, tastings, events and kakuuchi —casual drinking right in the shop.
The shop carries sake from more than 90 breweries across Japan, each introduced with the story of the brewery and the people who make it.
The impressive wall of bottles makes it easy to discover a new favorite.
The kakuuchi corner also serves meals such as onigiri (rice ball) sets, allowing visitors who do not drink alcohol to experience Japanese food culture as well.
〇An Interior Inspired by Japan’s Natural Beauty
Although indoors, MIMURE is designed to evoke rain and nature.
At the center of the facility is a massive rock approximately five meters in diameter. Watching water cascade over it, visitors may forget they are inside a building.
Although indoors, MIMURE is designed to evoke rain and nature.
At the center of the facility is a massive rock approximately five meters in diameter. Watching water cascade over it, visitors may forget they are inside a building.
〇A Perfect Place to Relax
The second floor offers numerous tables for dining and resting. The spacious, open layout creates a welcoming atmosphere.
Comfortable seating is also available throughout the facility, allowing guests to unwind in an elegant interior accented by sophisticated black tones.
The second floor offers numerous tables for dining and resting. The spacious, open layout creates a welcoming atmosphere.
Comfortable seating is also available throughout the facility, allowing guests to unwind in an elegant interior accented by sophisticated black tones.
4 MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives
An experimental cultural museum, MoN Takanawa features exhibitions and public spaces throughout its floors.
Its mission is “Transporting Culture for the next 100 years.” By combining Japanese traditions and cultural heritage with contemporary values and technology, the museum seeks to create new forms of culture.
The building's exterior was designed by the internationally renowned architect Kengo Kuma & Associates. Its spiral form and lush greenery make it a striking architectural landmark.
Its mission is “Transporting Culture for the next 100 years.” By combining Japanese traditions and cultural heritage with contemporary values and technology, the museum seeks to create new forms of culture.
The building's exterior was designed by the internationally renowned architect Kengo Kuma & Associates. Its spiral form and lush greenery make it a striking architectural landmark.
〇MoN Shrine Rooftop Floor (RF)
(May be closed during severe weather.)
This shrine enshrines deities from Takanawa Shrine and Mita Hachiman Shrine.
It is dedicated to the guardian deities that watch over TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
(May be closed during severe weather.)
This shrine enshrines deities from Takanawa Shrine and Mita Hachiman Shrine.
It is dedicated to the guardian deities that watch over TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY.
〇MoN Farm
The rooftop garden cultivates a wide variety of plants, focusing on native Japanese species.
Among them are hops used in beer production.
The farm is maintained in collaboration with local residents and organizations, symbolizing community participation and regional connections.
The rooftop garden cultivates a wide variety of plants, focusing on native Japanese species.
Among them are hops used in beer production.
The farm is maintained in collaboration with local residents and organizations, symbolizing community participation and regional connections.
〇Ashiyu Terrace (Foot Bath Terrace, 6F)
The terrace features both warm and cool foot baths, allowing visitors to choose according to the season and personal preference.
From here, guests can watch Shinkansen and local trains passing below.
With a refreshing breeze and trains passing below, it is easy to lose track of time.
The terrace features both warm and cool foot baths, allowing visitors to choose according to the season and personal preference.
From here, guests can watch Shinkansen and local trains passing below.
With a refreshing breeze and trains passing below, it is easy to lose track of time.
〇Tsukimi Terrace (Moon Viewing Terrace)
This terrace offers beautiful views of the Takanawa cityscape reflected on the water's surface, making it a popular photo spot.
It is the perfect place to commemorate your visit to MoN Takanawa.
This terrace offers beautiful views of the Takanawa cityscape reflected on the water's surface, making it a popular photo spot.
It is the perfect place to commemorate your visit to MoN Takanawa.
〇Tatami (4F)
This spacious area is roughly the size of 100 tatami mats.
Visitors can remove their shoes, stretch out comfortably, and enjoy the soothing scent of tatami.
It is an ideal location to relax after exploring the city.
Exhibitions, events, and workshops take place here. Visitors can experience the fusion of traditional Japanese culture and modern technology.
This spacious area is roughly the size of 100 tatami mats.
Visitors can remove their shoes, stretch out comfortably, and enjoy the soothing scent of tatami.
It is an ideal location to relax after exploring the city.
Exhibitions, events, and workshops take place here. Visitors can experience the fusion of traditional Japanese culture and modern technology.
Discover More at TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY
TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY is home to many more shops, restaurants, and attractions than can be covered in a single article.
With its convenient location in central Tokyo, the district offers rich opportunities to experience Japanese culture, history, nature, and innovation. Whether you are looking for a relaxing day trip, a unique sightseeing destination, or a new cultural experience, TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY is well worth a visit.
Information in this article is current as of October 2026.
With its convenient location in central Tokyo, the district offers rich opportunities to experience Japanese culture, history, nature, and innovation. Whether you are looking for a relaxing day trip, a unique sightseeing destination, or a new cultural experience, TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY is well worth a visit.
Information in this article is current as of October 2026.
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