As symbolized by Shimbashi SL Plaza, just outside the West Exit of the JR station, Shimbashi is the birthplace of rail in Japan. Address Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL SNS

The underground restaurant streets are like a maze. The tanuki raccoon dog statue has stood guard at the entrance for more than 30 years, keeping an eye on the neighborhood day and night Address Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Parking Business Hours Admission Fee Regular Holiday Phone Number URL SNS

This shrine dates back to the Heian Period (784-1185AD). Blessings include prayers for victory and prosperous business. The approach road to the shrine is lined with izakaya bars. Address 2-15-5 Shimbashi, Minato Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Two minutes’ walk from Shimbashi Station Parking Business Hours Open to the public Admission Fee Regular Holiday Open year round Phone Number URL SNS

Zentech Inc., manufacturer of firefighting equipment, operates this ultimate niche museum. Showcasing wall-mounted standpipes left behind after the demolition of old buildings, it tells the history of modern firefighting. Open Thursdays and every other Saturday, entry is free. Address 5F, 2-11-1, Shimbashi, Minato Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Five minutes’ walk from Shimbashi Station Parking Business Hours 14:00-19:00 Admission Fee Regular Holiday Irregular days (check website for details) Phone Number URL SNS

This venerable soba noodle house founded in the Ansei era (1854-1860) is a sixth-generation family business. Here you can feast on nihachi soba noodles with a special flavor and robust texture, due to their makeup of 80% Hokkaido buckwheat flour produced by the stamp-milling method and 20% wheat flour. Be sure to try the noodles with duck, because Notoji insists on only the finest poultry. Address 3-7-5 Shimbashi, Minato Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Five minutes’ walk from Shimbashi Station Parking Business Hours 11:00 to 20:30 (to 15:30 on Saturdays) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Sundays Phone Number URL SNS

The New Shimbashi Building is one of the most famous buildings of Shimbashi. In addition to bars and restaurants, there are massage places, cosmetics stores and almost everything else you can think of. Kissa Fuji is a traditional kissa coffee shop founded in the basement of the New Shimbashi Building in 1971. Featuring a fully separated smoking area loved by smokers, there is even a cigarette booth here. Wi-Fi connection and electricity plugs are available. The top-notch coffee and Fujinomiya yakisoba noodles are popular too. Address B1F, 2-16-1 Shimbashi, Minato Google Map Check with Google Maps Access One minute walk from Shimbashi Station Parking Business Hours 10:00 to 19:00 (to 18:00 on Saturdays) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Sundays, public holidays and every fourth Monday of the month Phone Number URL SNS

Founded 1909. Famous as the preferred eatery of Yukio Mishima. The set menu based on chicken stock soup is superb. A very good venue for parties as all dining rooms are private. The value lunch menu is also very popular. Address 2-15-7 Shimbashi, Minato Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Two minutes’ walk from Shimbashi Station Parking Business Hours 11:30-13:30, then 17:00-22:00 (to 21:00 on Saturdays) Admission Fee Regular Holiday Sundays and public holidays (and some Saturdays) Phone Number URL SNS

Founded 1932. The oden here contains more than 25 different fillings, stewed in a rich, dark broth that has been the tradition since the Edo days. The menu is broad, with sashimi, pickles, tempura, and grilled skewers on offer, as well seasonally-recommended dishes. Address 3-7-9 Shimbashi, Minato Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Four minutes’ walk from Shimbashi Station Parking Business Hours 16:00-22:00 Admission Fee Regular Holiday Sundays and public holidays Phone Number URL SNS

Do not miss the caramel-infused jumbo custard pudding, on the menu since day one, at 500 yen! Address 1F 1-20-11 Shimbashi, Minato Google Map Check with Google Maps Access Seven minutes’ walk from Shimbashi Station Parking Business Hours 9:00-15:00 Admission Fee Regular Holiday Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays Phone Number URL SNS