With up to 10 days of Golden Week off, many people will be using Tokyo Station this year. The "Golden Week Fair" will be held from April 22nd to May 6th at Gransta, the shopping mall inside the Tokyo Station ticket gates, and Gransta Marunouchi, outside the ticket gates.
During the fair, there will be a wide selection of limited edition sweets perfect as souvenirs from Tokyo, as well as bento boxes perfect for your trip. We've picked out some of our favorite Tokyo Station gourmet treats!
Tonkatsu Maisen "Pocket Sandwich: Fillet Cutlet and Egg" (¥486 each, tax included) Tokyo Station Exclusive
This round pocket sandwich is branded with the image of "Silver Bell," a famous meeting spot at Tokyo Station. It's filled with Maisen's signature fillet cutlet, sauce, and a runny egg.
Asakusa Tekban-tei's "Sirloin Steak Bento" (1,835 yen including tax) - Only available at Tokyo Station
A luxurious dish of fatty steak paired with Chaliapin sauce. Be sure to try it while it's still hot and fresh.
Today's Meal: The Land of Washo "Edokko Bento" (980 yen including tax) Tokyo Station Exclusive
A bento made with ingredients and seasonings associated with "Edo," such as fried chicken dressed in a Japanese-style sweet miso paste, and Edo vegetables seasoned with sake.
Hanbijin's "Seafood Buchimgae" (864 yen including tax) - Limited to 30 pieces per day
Buchimgae is made with squid, shrimp, and clams and baked in a chewy dough containing vegetables, making it the perfect snack.
Jiraiya "Curry Tempura Musubi" (5 pieces/734 yen including tax) Exclusive to Tokyo Station, limited to 40 pieces per day
A limited-time tempura musubi with spicy curry-flavored rice and shrimp tempura that will whet your appetite. Sales begin on April 22nd and end when stock runs out, so hurry if you're interested!
Caffarel "Tokyo Gianduja Chocolate Pie" (8 pieces/¥1,080 including tax) Exclusive to Tokyo Station
When you think of Caffarel, you think of Gianduja chocolate. Enjoy that flavor in a casual setting with this triangular chocolate pie, available only at Tokyo Station.
Mamegui "Suica Penguin Baumkuchen" (540 yen each, tax included) Tokyo Station exclusive
"Mamegui Suica Penguin" (648 yen, tax included) Tokyo Station exclusive
©Chiharu Sakazaki/JR East/DENTSU Suica by JR East
Suica is a registered trademark of JR East.
Currently all the rage on social media, these Baumkuchen can be cut into the shape of a Suica penguin. If you're looking to give one as a gift, be sure to have Mamegui wrap it for you.
Motomachi Kouroan "Tokyo Island Lemon Jelly" (4 pieces/1,232 yen including tax) Tokyo Station exclusive
A refreshing sweet and sour jelly made with generous amounts of island lemons, a specialty of the Ogasawara Islands. It's sure to be a big hit this coming season.
Ginza Cozy Corner "Suica Penguin Exciting Zoo" (9 pieces/2,484 yen including tax)
Limited to 50 pieces, only available at Tokyo Station
©Chiharu Sakazaki/JR East/DENTSU Suica by JR East
Suica is a registered trademark of JR East.
Lastly, we have some animal-themed cakes. The adorable box tells the story of the Suica Penguin visiting the zoo during Golden Week.
During the fair, there will be a wide selection of limited edition sweets perfect as souvenirs from Tokyo, as well as bento boxes perfect for your trip. We've picked out some of our favorite Tokyo Station gourmet treats!
5 Recommended Bento Boxes
Tonkatsu Maisen "Pocket Sandwich: Fillet Cutlet and Egg" (¥486 each, tax included) Tokyo Station ExclusiveThis round pocket sandwich is branded with the image of "Silver Bell," a famous meeting spot at Tokyo Station. It's filled with Maisen's signature fillet cutlet, sauce, and a runny egg.
Asakusa Tekban-tei's "Sirloin Steak Bento" (1,835 yen including tax) - Only available at Tokyo StationA luxurious dish of fatty steak paired with Chaliapin sauce. Be sure to try it while it's still hot and fresh.
Today's Meal: The Land of Washo "Edokko Bento" (980 yen including tax) Tokyo Station ExclusiveA bento made with ingredients and seasonings associated with "Edo," such as fried chicken dressed in a Japanese-style sweet miso paste, and Edo vegetables seasoned with sake.
Hanbijin's "Seafood Buchimgae" (864 yen including tax) - Limited to 30 pieces per dayBuchimgae is made with squid, shrimp, and clams and baked in a chewy dough containing vegetables, making it the perfect snack.
Jiraiya "Curry Tempura Musubi" (5 pieces/734 yen including tax) Exclusive to Tokyo Station, limited to 40 pieces per dayA limited-time tempura musubi with spicy curry-flavored rice and shrimp tempura that will whet your appetite. Sales begin on April 22nd and end when stock runs out, so hurry if you're interested!
4 Limited Edition Souvenirs You Can Only Buy at Tokyo Station
Caffarel "Tokyo Gianduja Chocolate Pie" (8 pieces/¥1,080 including tax) Exclusive to Tokyo StationWhen you think of Caffarel, you think of Gianduja chocolate. Enjoy that flavor in a casual setting with this triangular chocolate pie, available only at Tokyo Station.
Mamegui "Suica Penguin Baumkuchen" (540 yen each, tax included) Tokyo Station exclusive"Mamegui Suica Penguin" (648 yen, tax included) Tokyo Station exclusive
©Chiharu Sakazaki/JR East/DENTSU Suica by JR East
Suica is a registered trademark of JR East.
Currently all the rage on social media, these Baumkuchen can be cut into the shape of a Suica penguin. If you're looking to give one as a gift, be sure to have Mamegui wrap it for you.
Motomachi Kouroan "Tokyo Island Lemon Jelly" (4 pieces/1,232 yen including tax) Tokyo Station exclusiveA refreshing sweet and sour jelly made with generous amounts of island lemons, a specialty of the Ogasawara Islands. It's sure to be a big hit this coming season.
Ginza Cozy Corner "Suica Penguin Exciting Zoo" (9 pieces/2,484 yen including tax)Limited to 50 pieces, only available at Tokyo Station
©Chiharu Sakazaki/JR East/DENTSU Suica by JR East
Suica is a registered trademark of JR East.
Lastly, we have some animal-themed cakes. The adorable box tells the story of the Suica Penguin visiting the zoo during Golden Week.
