Tokyo Character Street Tokyo Station Guide 2027

Tokyo Character Street is 30+ anime and character shops crammed into a single underground arcade at Tokyo Station Yaesu side — the fastest way in Japan to buy Jump Shop, Donguri Garden, Hello Kitty, Rilakkuma, Snoopy, Moomin, NHK characters, and Pokemon merchandise under one roof. Also the escape route for Shinkansen travelers with 90 minutes to kill before a train. Here is the 2027 playbook.

Quick facts: Tokyo Character Street 2027

Which shops to prioritize

Tokyo Character Street is organized as a horseshoe-shaped underground arcade — enter from Yaesu underground central, loop through the character shops, exit near the Shinkansen gates. Jump Shop is the most popular stop (Shonen Jump merchandise — My Hero Academia, Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, Spy x Family). Donguri Garden is a smaller Ghibli satellite — not full Donguri Republic selection but convenient for travelers. Pokemon Store Tokyo Station runs smaller than main Pokemon Centers but handles the Shinkansen traveler market. Hello Kitty Mymelo, Rilakkuma Store, Snoopy Town, Moomin Shop, and NHK Character Shop round out the lineup.

• ●Jump Shop — Shonen Jump merchandise, biggest Jump specialty in Japan.
• ●Donguri Garden — Ghibli merchandise satellite.
• ●Pokemon Store [Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Station — smaller than Pokemon Centers; convenient for travelers.
• ●Hello Kitty Mymelo — Sanrio character store.
• ●Rilakkuma Store — San-X flagship.
• ●Snoopy Town — Peanuts character goods.
• ●Moomin Shop — Finnish character on Japanese retail.
• ●NHK Character Shop — Chikoreine, Doumo-kun, broadcast characters.

Jump Shop in detail

Jump Shop at Tokyo Station is the biggest Jump Shop in Japan — carrying the entire Shueisha Shonen Jump catalog's merchandise. Current heavy hitters (2026-2027): Chainsaw Man goods, Jujutsu Kaisen merch, Spy x Family, My Hero Academia (final season year), One Piece, Demon Slayer (post-Infinity Castle release), Blue Lock. Prices scale from ¥500 (keychains, acrylic stand-ees) to ¥18,000+ (Jump Festa seasonal exclusives). Expect queues 15–30 minutes on weekends; the store opens 10 AM. Jump Shop also issues point cards for repeat visitors — scan on each visit.

How this fits into transit timing

Tokyo Character Street works for three traveler types. First, Shinkansen connectors with 60–90 minutes before departure — walk from Shinkansen gates to Character Street in 5 min, shop, return 15 min before train. Second, Shinkansen arrivers wanting a quick anime shop before continuing to hotel. Third, Tokyo Station day-tourists combining the KITTE building, Marunouchi strolling, and Imperial Palace. Avoid trying to combine with Akihabara (Yamanote Line one stop) in the same hour — Akihabara deserves its own half-day.

Bookable experiences

• ●[Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Station + Marunouchi walk — Character Street + KITTE + Imperial Palace half-day.
• ●Shonen Jump + anime shop crawl — Character Street + Akihabara combination.
• ●[Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Station architecture + shopping tour — covers the Marunouchi facade.

FAQ

• ●Is [Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Character Street open 365 days? Yes — only closes January 1.
• ●Hours? 10 AM – 8:30 PM daily.
• ●Where exactly is the entrance? Tokyo Station Yaesu underground, Tokyo Station Ichibangai B1F; follow signs to First Avenue Tokyo Station.
• ●Tax-free available? Yes at larger shops like Jump Shop and Pokemon Store; small shops limited.
• ●Credit cards accepted? All major cards, PayPay, Alipay, WeChat.
• ●Can I combine with [Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Ramen Street? Yes — right next to Character Street in Tokyo Station Ichibangai.
• ●Is this a good first-anime-shop stop? Yes — compact, English-friendly signage, no transit required if arriving by Shinkansen.
• ●Can I buy anime from current season? Jump Shop carries current-season Shonen Jump merch; other character shops are evergreen.
• ●Any lockers nearby? Tokyo Station coin lockers throughout Yaesu underground — many ¥700/day.
• ●Can I ship purchases home? Not in-store; use Yamato Transport desks in Tokyo Station.