The closest thing to a Japenese outdoor mall, the space is filled with restaurants, a large department store (Mitsukoshi) and little shops. Many foreign workers are found here having lunch. You can also visit a beer museum or photography museum – something for everyone.

Kyoto

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Website: http://www.gardenplace.jp/english/
Cost: 0 USD per person
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General Directions:

JR Ebisu station or Ebisu station on the Eidan Subway Hibiya Line. Once off the subway, follow the signs to the Westin Tokyo and walk down the indoor pathway to the center of the garden area.

Tips:

Between the subway and the center of Ebisu palace there is a long indoor walkway filled with tea shops, confectionery shops, convenience stores and lunch places that are fun to browse through. Be sure to stop at the Atenor confectionery stand for “Brownies du Japon” and the Chado tea shop for tea gifts.
The Mitsukoshi department store in the center of Ebisu Garden Palace has an nice food hall and excellent baking supply area with Japanese ingredients and cool equipment.
If there for breakfast, stop at Saint German for delicious pastries and coffee. A casual lunch of sandwiches and salads is available at Benudo at the edge of the garden area. For a luxurious dinner, L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon is located on the opposite side of the square, past Mitsukoshi, just before the Westin Tokyo.

Type: Sights & Activities
Tags: ebisu yebisu mitsukoshi joel robuchon