President of Sherry Rose Co., Inc., human resources educator, and director of Manner Beauty School, Toshihide Igaki here. After having lunch with my best friend at Marunouchi Building in Tokyo Station, we decided to enjoy some sweets at Toraya Cafe. The interior of the cafe is made of brick, creating a calm atmosphere similar to Tokyo Station. The spacious layout provides a relaxing environment. I ordered the anmitsu, while my friend ordered the Uji Kanji (with red bean paste). The anmitsu features Hokkaido red bean paste in the center, surrounded by colorful agar jelly that looks like jewels. Drizzled with black syrup, it was a delightful treat. Despite being sweet, the firm agar jelly balances out the sweetness perfectly. While the lounge on the first floor of Tokyo Station Hotel is nice, this cafe is quieter and more relaxing. The staff were all gentle and kind. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I had lunch and tea at "Toraya Tokyo" on the 2nd floor of Tokyo Station Hotel! The location is a bit hidden and the prices are a bit high since it's Toraya, but I was very satisfied with the katsu sandwich and the limited edition "chestnut ice cream" - both were delicious. The chestnut ice cream was luxurious with chestnut yokan, shiratama, and chestnut paste, and the ice syrup was especially tasty. It may be a bit hard to find for non-hotel guests, but I definitely want to go back when I visit Tokyo again.

Snack Log on 23/9 - Selected as one of the Top 100 Stores in 2022 On this day, I went to this place at Tokyo Station. It's located inside the station building, so you have to walk from the station. It's on the 2nd floor of Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit. You go out of the ticket gate, turn left, and take the elevator to the 2nd floor. I visited on a weekday, so I was able to enter right away. On a Sunday, there were many people waiting outside. I think there was a waiting board. The interior of the store has only table seats. The back left side seems to have counter seats. You order verbally and pay afterwards. The chestnut rice cake and green tea chestnut rice cake have a delicious chestnut flavor that goes well with the green tea. It feels like time is flowing elegantly. It's a bit pricey, but it's directly connected to Tokyo Station...

I went to "Toraya" at Tokyo Station. This place is located in a spot that you wouldn't know unless someone told you. You can reach it by taking the elevator to the second floor from the inside entrance of Tokyo Station Hotel. It's like being on the second floor of a dome. The photo shows a limited-time treat made with chestnuts, available from September 7th to 9th. It goes really well with green tea. I didn't take any pictures inside the store, but it was very stylish.

Despite various challenges, I managed to achieve my goal and everything turned out fine. Feeling the need to relax and unwind, I headed to "Traiteur Tokyo" located on the second floor of Tokyo Station Hotel. The atmosphere was calm with jazz music playing in the background. The interior walls were designed to resemble the exterior of Tokyo Station with brick walls. While I enjoy cream-filled Western sweets, I am sometimes drawn to the sweetness of traditional Japanese sweets. When in doubt, I always turn to Traiteur for their delicious gifts, particularly their yokan. The shop also had a variety of options available. I struggled to choose between shaved ice with matcha syrup, ice cafe au lait, or seasonal yokan, but ultimately decided on cold shiruko with salted kelp. The dish arrived and I dug in. It was refreshing and visually appealing. The gentle sweetness of the shiruko made with Japanese sugar, topped with three plump shiratama, and complemented by the salty kelp was a delightful combination. Despite the large ice cube floating in the dish, it melted slowly, allowing me to enjoy the shiruko until the last bite. It was a satisfying meal.

Visited "TORAYA TOKYO" for the first time! The shop is located on the 2nd floor of Tokyo Station Hotel. Exit the JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit ticket gate, turn left, and proceed to the entrance of Tokyo Station Hotel (automatic door), then go up to the 2nd floor. The shop is located in the dome corridor, which may be a bit hard to find. I visited on a Saturday around 3 pm, and there were two groups of customers waiting. After about a 15-minute wait, I was able to enter. The shop is long and narrow, but with a high ceiling, which is nice. I ordered the "Uji Kanjiku with Ogura An" for ¥1,430 including tax, and added two pieces of Shiratama (¥66 each including tax) and condensed milk (¥132 including tax) as options. It was delicious, but the ice was not as fluffy as I had hoped, which was disappointing. Next time I visit, I want to try their Anmitsu.

◆At the time of the visit, the information on Tabelog 3.70 Hyakumeiten 2022◆This is a shop known for its incredibly delicious yokan, so there is no need for further explanation about the shop.◆ImpressionI was already full that day, but I decided to stop by to have some yokan since I was there. The shop seemed relatively new, maybe even a new establishment. I tried the second most popular item, the brown sugar yokan, but it was indeed too sweet and became a bit overwhelming halfway through. However, the taste of the brown sugar was not overpowering, so it might be the best choice for those who love black sugar and have a sweet tooth. I regret not taking my time to enjoy it slowly with some tea.◆Items received (food only)✔Brown Sugar Yokan 294 yen◆Remarks◆Note* The Michelin and Hyakumeiten rankings may contain information from past periods.* Prices include tax.⭐️Rating Criteria⭐️3 or below: Satisfied with just one visit⭐️3.5: Good, reasonably recommended⭐️4: Very delicious, highly recommended (would recommend to friends)⭐️4.5: Amazing/Will visit again/Highly recommended (confidently recommended even to food enthusiasts)⭐️5: Ultimate bliss/Will visit for life/Highly, highly recommended (recommended to everyone)*I carefully consider scores to the first decimal place. If I am deeply moved, I give a score of 4.0 or higher based on how I felt about the price. (Self-introduction)◆I visit approximately 700 restaurants nationwide each year, mainly in Aichi, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. I explore various restaurants while I am young and discover places that I would like to visit for a lifetime and revisit. I have visited over 5000 dining establishments in total.◆I review with the sincere hope that my followers will enjoy delicious meals at the restaurants they visit. I place the highest emphasis on satisfaction in relation to the amount paid.◆I value the reliability and objectivity of the content I provide, and I strive to always mention the meal costs.◆To the restaurant staff, thank you for providing us with opportunities to enjoy delicious food and memorable experiences amidst the challenging environment of COVID-19 and rising food prices.

When I lived in Kyoto, eating Kakigori from Toraya made me feel like summer had arrived. There is also a Toraya cafe at Tokyo Station, so I went there in search of Kakigori! The atmosphere was amazing! The spacious interior felt like a luxurious hotel lounge, with soft sofas, high ceilings, and a view of Marunouchi outside the window. You could even bring a baby stroller in and relax. And then, the Kakigori I came for. Huh? It wasn't as fluffy as in Kyoto, and it started to thin out halfway through, plus they didn't offer additional matcha like in Kyoto... When I tried it, the ice was disappointing, like the kind you get at a festival stall... The red bean paste was from Toraya, so of course it was delicious, but I was surprised because I was expecting the best Uji Kinmokusei from Kyoto. It's not consistent with Kyoto... I should have just had Anmitsu instead...!! I visited around 1 pm on a weekday and was able to enter without waiting in line. I highly recommend it for a leisurely tea time. It's just that the entrance to the Station Hotel is hard to find, you know...

Tokyo Station Hotel's cafe, Toraya, located directly connected to Tokyo Station. You can take the elevator at the Marunouchi South Exit to the 2nd floor, where you will find a corner overlooking the ticket gate in a high-ceilinged area. Arrived around 4 pm on a Sunday, with a wait of about 2 groups. The seating is limited to 90 minutes, so the turnover is fast, but the waiting area is almost the same temperature as outdoors with just a fan, so it might be tough to wait in extreme heat or cold. It was a hot day, and I felt like I might get heatstroke. The interior is a spacious and modern space with lovely decorations like brick walls and curtains that are typical of Tokyo Station Hotel. The Earl Grey manju and seasonal wagashi were sold out (I'm really curious about the Earl Grey manju...). Next to it, there is a Toraya shop, so it's nice that you can buy wagashi if you're interested. The Anmitsu (with white rice cake topping) costs 1400 yen (+60 yen), which seemed a bit pricey. But after trying a bite of the red bean paste, I was convinced, this is amazing. The refined sweetness and sticky texture are incredibly delicious. It may be the most delicious red bean paste I've ever had in my life. What impressed me was that this red bean paste is surely made specifically for Anmitsu. It was completely different from the red bean paste in the Uji matcha shaved ice that my friend ordered. This one is smooth red bean paste, not chunky, and the sweetness is much more restrained. I later checked the website and found out that Toraya adjusts the hardness and sugar content to match the confectionery, and by reducing the number of times the red beans are boiled (to remove bitterness), the flavor remains intact, and the taste of the red beans is prominent. The display of red and green agar jelly shaped like goldfish and gourd in addition to the usual agar jelly looks cool and evokes the season. Anmitsu often accumulates black honey at the bottom, but even the remaining black honey was so delicious that I wanted to have it all. And the syrup-soaked (?) plum was also fruity, tangy, and incredibly delicious. The seeds were large, so they must be using good plums. The white rice cake was chewy and provided a nice accent in the agar jelly. It's an additional charge for the white rice cake and beans, but it's quite nice to be able to add as much white rice cake as you like for 60 yen. I wish you could also add red bean paste as an additional topping. The Matcha Glace costs 1100 yen, and it's a bold price setting for a cold matcha drink. You can add gum syrup to your liking. It may not be as impressively delicious as the Anmitsu, but I might order it again because I still want to pair that amazing red bean paste with tea. Thank you for the meal!

Snack time at Tokyo Station. On a scorching hot day in Tokyo, my partner suggested having shaved ice, so after having lunch in Nihonbashi, we headed to Tokyo Station. We stopped by "Traja Tokyo" on the 2nd floor of the Station Hotel. It was around 3:30 PM. We entered from the entrance on the Marunouchi side of the hotel and took the elevator to the 2nd floor. While they also have items for sale at the storefront, we filled out a paper with our name, number of people, and seating preference (counter or table) and waited on the chairs in the corridor for about 15 minutes until we were guided in and seated at a table on the right side. It had been a while since I had enjoyed sweets from Karyo in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto. The menu had options for coffee and sweets, but the only shaved ice available was "Uji Kaneto (1430 yen)", with additional options for shiratama, condensed milk, and matcha syrup. Both my partner and I ordered the "Uji Kaneto". It was a simple shaved ice without any gimmicks, but the red bean paste hidden beneath the fluffy ice was truly delicious, as expected from "Toraya". Although Tokyo Station was crowded due to the Obon week, this place felt surprisingly like a hidden gem. We were able to spend a very elegant and luxurious time there. (Visit rating: 3.70)

On Friday afternoon, a little after 12 o'clock, I tried this place that I had been curious about on the 2nd floor of Tokyo Station Hotel for the first time! I was quite nervous when entering the hotel, wondering if I was in the right place. Once inside, I was greeted and told to sit wherever I liked. I chose a seat by the window with a view outside and ordered the Matcha Glacé for 1,210 yen. After a short wait, it arrived. The rich matcha flavor was delicious! But most of all, the atmosphere was great! I had a wonderful time here, so I will definitely come back again. Thank you for the meal!

Located a 3-5 minute walk from Tokyo Station, Cafe Toraya Tokyo is a popular cafe where you can enjoy Toraya's traditional Japanese sweets. This cafe is part of a chain found in department stores and was selected as one of the top 100 cafes in 2022. Operating on a high-end concept, the prices are quite high, but the clean atmosphere and convenient location make it worth it. I tried the Suzukaze and chilled green tea this time. The seasonal wagashi offerings change depending on the season, with names like Suzukaze, Mizuaru Yūsuzumi, and Natsukiku, all perfect for summer. The Suzukaze, filled with shiro-an made from glutinous rice, has a gentle sweetness and a memorable grainy texture, pairing excellently with the bitter chilled green tea. If you want to enjoy traditional Japanese sweets in a refined setting around Tokyo Station, be sure to visit. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I visited Toraya Tokyo (Hyakumeiten) located on the 2nd floor of Tokyo Station Hotel. I ordered Uji Kin Toshi and Ryofu (produced by Domyoji). As expected from Toraya, their sweet bean paste treats are exceptionally delicious. I visited around 3 p.m. and the restaurant was relatively empty, making it a comfortable space to take a break near Tokyo Station. Thank you for the meal.

In 2022, I visited Tokyo Station Hotel starting from the historic Marunouchi Building at Tokyo Station. I went to Tra Kyoto on the 2nd floor from the South elevator. Since I was alone, I was seated at the counter seat by the window. I visited in the evening, but 3 types of wagashi were already sold out. The café au lait manju was also sold out. What I ordered: - Suzukaze (cool breeze) - Matcha Kyoto melody Suzukaze had shiroan (white bean paste) made from domyoji. The drink set cost ¥1870. The price for just the wagashi was ¥600.

The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of a hotel near Tokyo Station, accessed from the central entrance elevator. It has a spacious interior with a counter seating for 6 and 40 table seats, high ceilings, and lovely jazz music playing. I visited around 6 pm on a weekday and was able to be seated quickly as it was only half full. Last order was at 6:30 pm and they close at 7 pm. I ordered the Anmitsu for 1,540 yen with an additional topping of 2 pieces of Shiratama for 132 yen, which arrived in about 3 minutes. It was delicious with just the right amount of sweetness, and the green plums added a refreshing touch. The Shiratama was a good size and had a smooth and chewy texture. A dish I would want to have after playing golf. Thank you for the meal! As of August 2023, the restaurant has a rating of 3.69 on Tabelog's list of top 100 Western cuisine restaurants.

I visited alone in the evening on a regular day. The view from the counter seat was amazing and made me feel entranced. I had anmitsu, and the smooth texture of the red bean paste was wonderful. I felt that this place is more suitable for quietly enjoying a relaxing time alone rather than for a lively group gathering. It was truly a lovely moment.

"Traya Tokyo" is a cafe that has been awarded one of the top 100 cafes in the food log 2022 cafe category. It is located on the second floor of Tokyo Station Hotel, next to Traya Shop which sells traditional Japanese sweets. Upon arrival, guests are explained the 90-minute seating policy before being seated. I tried the Anmitsu for 1540 yen with 4 pieces of Shiratama topping. It was served with a side of black honey, but overall, the sweetness was mild. The red bean paste made from Hokkaido red beans was light and paired well with the Shiratama. The Anmitsu in summer gives a refreshing sensation and tastes especially delicious. The service was great and the atmosphere was cozy. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. #TrayaTokyo #TokyoSweets #DeliciousSweets #Sweets #Anmitsu #FoodiesConnect #Foodstagram #Gurunavi #FoodPorn #FoodGram #Foodstagrammer #FoodTerrorism #GourmetTravel #DeliciousIsHappiness #FoodieFriendsWanted #FoodieClub #FoodieGirls #FoodieBoys #WantToConnectWithFoodies #KantoGourmet #FoodReviewGram #GourmetWriter #FoodWriter #BGradeGourmetInfo #TokyoFoodCulture"

I visited around 16:15 on a regular day. I was the 5th group in line. I waited in a hot and humid hallway like a tropical botanical garden, sweating profusely. Luckily, I was alone, so I waited for about 20 minutes before entering. The location is a bit tricky to find, but once you go outside Tokyo Station (Marunouchi) and enter the entrance of Tokyo Station Hotel, go to the right towards the front desk and take the central elevator to the 2nd floor. Please refer to the photos. While waiting, the seasonal sweets were sold out. It's always crowded when I come here. Last month, I came on a weekend and was told it would be a 60-minute wait, so I gave up. But I really wanted to try Toraya's shaved ice! ★ Shaved Ice Uji Kin Toki with Sweet Red Beans 1,430 yen. I added 3 extra pieces of shiratama for about 60 yen each. A beautifully cone-shaped shaved ice arrived shortly. The ice is of the crunchy type, but it melts slowly. The shaved ice is not too sweet, and you can even enjoy the bitterness of matcha syrup. At the bottom, there is Toraya's familiar sweet red beans. It's amazing that this red bean is delicious even when cold. The order was served quite quickly, so I think I only waited about 20 minutes after being seated. The retro atmosphere of the interior, with the brick walls of the station building, and the elegant spacing between seats create a sophisticated ambiance, so it's nice to spend more time here. Alright, time to work hard again tonight!

I visited with a reservation for one person at 1 pm on a weekday. Reservations are available on weekdays, and there were still some seats available without a reservation. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor inside Tokyo Station Hotel, near the south exit of Tokyo Station. I ordered the seasonal Wagashi "Wakaba Kage" for 693 yen (available from July 8 to 31) and Kyoto-style roasted green tea "Kyono Fumi" for 1,100 yen. The "Wakaba Kage" was beautifully presented, almost too beautiful to eat. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was lovely, and I was able to spend a relaxing time there. I recommend this place for solo dining, girls' night out, couples, and families. The location is convenient, and compared to other cafes, I think it's less crowded, so I recommend it!

Visited "Traya Tokyo," a popular cafe located directly connected to Tokyo Station Marunouchi exit. It is on the 2nd floor of Tokyo Station Hotel. There is always a line, so I arrived 15 minutes before opening on a Sunday. Signed in the waiting list with 5 groups ahead of me. Managed to enter as soon as they opened. Ordered the Anmitsu for 1,540 yen. It was served in about 10 minutes. The Anmitsu had a good balance of agar jelly, sweet red bean paste, azuki beans, and honey. The acidity of the plum added a nice touch. Enjoyed it until the last bite. It was delicious, but still quite expensive!

I visited on a Sunday afternoon, so I had to wait for about 20 minutes. It was quite hot in the waiting area, despite having a fan nearby, so be careful. Although I felt like having shaved ice due to the heat, I was drawn to the glamorous appearance of the anmitsu and decided to order it. It came with a side of black syrup. The gentle sweetness of the red bean paste and black syrup, combined with the refreshing taste of agar jelly and pickled plum, made it a delightful Japanese dessert. The cute shapes of the amber jelly, resembling a gourd and a goldfish (which at first glance looked like a pineapple), added to the charm of the dish. The matcha glace I ordered was a perfect summer drink. It was not sweet, with a strong matcha flavor and a refreshing taste. Although a bit pricey, the deliciousness was worth it. I wanted to buy some wagashi as a souvenir, but they were sold out by the time I left. I would love to visit again on another occasion. Thank you for the wonderful meal.