Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

A foreigner asked for directions near the Ginza 4-chome intersection (in front of Mitsukoshi).　　"Where is the JR station?　I would like to go to Narita Airport Terminal 1 by Narita Express (NEX)." I was just traveling by Yamanote Line, so I went to Tokyo Station.　　

Aside from the difficulty of moving to the NEX platform in Tokyo Station premises, I suddenly thought it would be convenient if a bus bound for the airport and JR display information were added to key points like the intersection of 4-chome. I thought it was.　　

I think Chuo-ku has a lot of information signs such as maps, so would it be even more convenient if the number of foreigners-conscious versions increases?　

The foreigner who guided me seemed to come to Japan on a business trip, stop by Bangkok and Stockholm, and return home.　

At Ginza 4-Chome crossing (Mitsukoshi front), a foreigner came close and asked me where JR station is. 　　He said " I want to go to JR station and head to Narita International Airport Terminal 1 by Narita Express (NEX) ". 　I also was on my way to ride Yamanote Line, so I accompanied with him to Tokyo Station.　

Putting aside the difficulty to get to NEX platform in Tokyo Station, a certain idea came up to me all the sudden. 　

If there were a direction board showing the bus stop and JR station to airport at a famous spot like Gina 4-chome crossing, it would be so convenient to the foreign guests.　

I believe the information boards in Chuo-ward are alreday sufficiently placed, but if there were more boards focused on foreign guests, wouldn't it be so kind?　

The guest I walked along with came to Japan on a business trip and was on his way back home stopping over at Bangkok and Stockholm.

When I visited Tokyo Station to see me off, I found a corner with "Edo Tokyo Yaesu History" in the underground shopping mall.　

On the way back from Tokyo Station, seeing a friend off, bumping into "Edo Tokyo Yaesu History" pictures' wall display in the underground shopping area was a lucky coincidence.

It is located just after entering the east exit of JR Tokyo Station on the main Avenue of Yaesu Underground Shopping Center, outer moat B1 Avenue.

The place is only few steps from Yaesu underground main avenue turing to Sotobori Chika 1st Street to the North Entrance.

There are plates, pictures and photographs explaining the origin of "Yaesu" on the wall.　　The castle city map of the Edo period is also displayed, and it is interesting.　　　If you are going to Chika Yae, please drop in.

The display explains origin of the name "Yaesu" with instruction plate and pictures. There also is an old Edo Castle map which would surely interests you. So if you ever have a chance to visit Yaesu underground shopping area, the place is worth stopping over.