Though there are no gardens in Yebisu Garden Place, it is an interesting enclave in Tokyo. Built on the site of a former brewery, it is now a thriving pocket of restaurants, businesses, and residences. Be sure to visit the Yebisu Beer Museum, which explains the history of the area as well as the brewing process. There is a Mitsukoshi Department Store, the Westin Tokyo Hotel, and the Michelin 3-star Joel Robuchon French restaurant.
Yebisu Garden Place
Yebisu Garden Place is connected to Ebisu Station by the “Yebisu Skywalk” which is easy to find. The station serves the JR train Yamanote, Shonan-Shinjuku, and Saikyo lines. It also serves the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line.
It is notable that the station was named for the brewery, though the name has a different spelling in English due to the historical pronunciation of the characters.
Guide Map of Yebisu Garden Place
Yebisu is one of the seven gods of fortune, known as a protector of fishermen and a god of luck. He is recognizable by the rod and sea bream that he carries with him. Look for his laughing features all around Yebisu Garden Place. For more information: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3028.html
Ebisu Garden Place Plaza
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interiot &
Dushan and Miae,
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