Tokyo Corners

RESEARCH DATA

Places to look for a rest.

Explore the 26 places and projects behind our story about finding a seat in Tokyo.

This is a research list, not a live seat map or a complete count. It includes older records and temporary projects, indoors and outdoors. A place missing from this list does not mean there are no seats there. Do not use these records to compare seat totals between neighborhoods.

We checked the published sources on November 6, 2026, but did not conduct a complete field survey. A publication or update date is not necessarily an observation date. Opening hours, use rules, seating and routes can change: check current conditions with the operator before relying on a place.

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Marunouchi

  • Nakadori Terrace, Shin-Marunouchi BuildingMarunouchi · Outdoor terraceEvidence: Undated operator guide
    Location
    1F, facing Marunouchi-Nakadori
    Seating evidence
    Operator describes terrace seats and rest space anyone can use freely
    Dates in record
    Undated operator guide
    Access and hours
    Dedicated hours not stated
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; seat count, accessibility, current occupancy and closure conditions unknown
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Marunouchi-Nakadori Urban TerraceMarunouchi · Time-limited street tables and chairsEvidence: Undated operator guide
    Location
    Nakadori between Marunouchi Building and Shin-Kokusai/Kokusai buildings
    Seating evidence
    Operator says tables and chairs installed in roadway during traffic restrictions
    Dates in record
    Undated operator guide
    Access and hours
    Vehicle restriction hours weekdays 11:00–15:00; weekends and public holidays 11:00–17:00
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; exact seat positions and current availability unknown; conditions may change
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Wadakura Free Rest HouseMarunouchi / Imperial Palace · Indoor rest house and outdoor terraceEvidence: Undated operator guide
    Location
    Kokyogaien 3-1, Chiyoda
    Seating evidence
    Operator describes free rest house and terrace tables and chairs
    Dates in record
    Undated operator guide
    Access and hours
    Indoor 09:00–17:00; terrace and toilets 09:00–16:00; terrace subject to weather; possible cleaning closure; security closure possible; avoid lengthy stays
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; indoor seating details, occupancy and step-free route not verified; operator describes gravel approach
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • KITTE TerraceMarunouchi / Tokyo Station · Outdoor terraceEvidence: Undated DMO guide, checked 2026-11-06
    Location
    2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda; between KITTE and Tokyo Building
    Seating evidence
    DMO Tokyo Marunouchi describes permanent benches ordinarily used for rest
    Dates in record
    Undated DMO guide, checked 2026-11-06
    Access and hours
    DMO estimates 1 minute from JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit; part of terrace available to rent for events
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; hours, fees, access route, exact seat positions, event restrictions and current occupancy not verified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06

Omotesando

  • Omohara no MoriOmotesando / Harajuku · Rooftop gardenEvidence: Tokyo parks guide 2025–2026; travel guide date not established
    Location
    Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Omokado, 6F
    Seating evidence
    Tokyo parks guide calls it free space; travel guide suggests the garden as a place to sit
    Dates in record
    Tokyo parks guide 2025–2026; travel guide date not established
    Access and hours
    Garden 08:30–22:30; irregular closures; only items purchased in building may be consumed
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; current seat count, occupancy, specific seating area conditions and elevator route not confirmed
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • GREEN TERRACE OmotesandoOmotesando / Kita-Aoyama · Shared commercial-building terracesEvidence: 2025 design award; 2026 ward landscape-award description
    Location
    3-8-15 Kita-Aoyama, Minato
    Seating evidence
    Operator describes shared benches on each floor; 2025 design-award description says terraces are for relaxation regardless of shop use; 2026 visit report describes third-floor and basement benches
    Dates in record
    2025 design award; 2026 ward landscape-award description
    Access and hours
    Opening hours and current conditions unconfirmed; operator estimates 2 minutes from Omotesando Station A1/B2
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; open hours, specific seat access, occupancy and step-free route unverified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Minami-Aoyama 3-chome No. 2 Green SpaceOmotesando / Minami-Aoyama · Municipal green spaceEvidence: Ward page updated 2026-09-25; opened 2025-12
    Location
    3-10-5 Minami-Aoyama, Minato
    Seating evidence
    Minato City lists benches and a drinking fountain; independently examined March 2026 photograph shows a bench
    Dates in record
    Ward page updated 2026-09-25; opened 2025-12
    Access and hours
    Ward estimates 5 minutes from Omotesando Station A4; park opening hours and fees not stated
    What remains unconfirmed
    No field visit; exact bench and entrance positions, route accessibility, current conditions and occupancy unverified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Minami-Aoyama 3-chome Children’s Play ParkOmotesando / Minami-Aoyama · Public children’s play parkEvidence: 2025-02-28 report; site visit 2025-01-22
    Location
    3-7-29 Minami-Aoyama, Minato
    Seating evidence
    Minato park-management evaluation lists a bench; park manager lists a bench
    Dates in record
    2025-02-28 report; site visit 2025-01-22
    Access and hours
    Access hours not established
    What remains unconfirmed
    Historical record; current bench presence, exact position, condition and occupancy not verified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Aoyama Rise SquareOmotesando / Minami-Aoyama · Street-facing building open space, historical recordEvidence: Ward map as of 2021-11-30
    Location
    5-1-22 Minami-Aoyama, Minato
    Seating evidence
    Ward map records 6 backless benches with tables
    Dates in record
    Ward map as of 2021-11-30
    Access and hours
    Current access, hours and conditions unconfirmed
    What remains unconfirmed
    Historical record only; no independent current site visit; present seats, occupancy and accessibility unconfirmed
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • World Kita-Aoyama BuildingOmotesando / Kita-Aoyama · Street-facing building open space, historical recordEvidence: Ward map as of 2021-11-30
    Location
    3-5-10 Kita-Aoyama, Minato
    Seating evidence
    Ward map records 1 backless L-shaped bench combined with planter
    Dates in record
    Ward map as of 2021-11-30
    Access and hours
    Current access, hours and conditions unconfirmed
    What remains unconfirmed
    Historical record only; no independent current site visit; present seat, occupancy and accessibility unconfirmed
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Omotesando HillsOmotesando / Jingumae · Indoor commercial buildingEvidence: Facility details January 2026
    Location
    4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya
    Seating evidence
    Tokyo accessibility guide describes benches along spiral passageways and on basement level
    Dates in record
    Facility details January 2026
    Access and hours
    Building lists shop hours 11:00–20:00; variations and closures possible
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; present seats, access rules including purchases, occupancy and specific elevator route not verified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Nono AoyamaOmotesando / Kita-Aoyama · Outdoor landscaped commercial-residential complexEvidence: 2025-08 local magazine
    Location
    3-4-3 Kita-Aoyama, Minato
    Seating evidence
    A Minato local magazine published in August 2025 describes benches in the shade within the landscaped complex.
    Dates in record
    2025-08 local magazine
    Access and hours
    Operator posts open-space rules and lawn notices; seating hours and purchase requirements not established
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; current seat presence, precise position, conditions, occupancy and accessible approach not independently verified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Omotesando Grid Tower outdoor plazaOmotesando / Minami-Aoyama · Outdoor plaza at mixed-use towerEvidence: 2025-10-02 developer plan; 2026-03-08 on-site photos
    Location
    3-8-35 Minami-Aoyama, Minato; across a small street from the municipal green space
    Seating evidence
    On-site report photographed 2026-03-08 describes benches in the outdoor plaza; 2025 developer plan describes a green plaza intended for public use
    Dates in record
    2025-10-02 developer plan; 2026-03-08 on-site photos
    Access and hours
    Developer described planned plaza open to anyone; current specific seat hours, purchasing conditions and other access rules not confirmed
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; plan predates opening, specific seat location, current conditions, route accessibility and occupancy unknown; distinct from Minami-Aoyama 3-chome No. 2 Green Space
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Mercedes-Benz STUDIO TOKYOOmotesando / Minami-Aoyama · Temporary event venue; outdoor areaEvidence: 2026 designer record; venue scheduled 2026-04-24 to 2027-02-28
    Location
    5-1-1 Minami-Aoyama, Minato; Omotesando Crossing
    Seating evidence
    Designer describes outdoor benches in an open space for passersby
    Dates in record
    2026 designer record; venue scheduled 2026-04-24 to 2027-02-28
    Access and hours
    Venue admission free, 11:00–23:00 subject to change; some content requires reservation. Operator estimates one minute to venue from Omotesando Station A5
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; exact bench positions, current seating, purchase conditions for specific seats, outside-hours access, step-free route and vacancy unknown
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Aoyama Kitamachi Children's ParkOmotesando / Kita-Aoyama · Municipal children's parkEvidence: Ward webpage updated 2023; neighborhood guide updated 2026-10-14
    Location
    3-4-2 Kita-Aoyama, Minato; adjacent to Nono Aoyama
    Seating evidence
    Ward describes rest function; 2026 neighborhood guide describes park benches
    Dates in record
    Ward webpage updated 2023; neighborhood guide updated 2026-10-14
    Access and hours
    Nono Aoyama operator estimates 5 minutes from Omotesando Station A3 to complex, not to individual seats
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; current seat condition, fees, hours, exact seat positions, vacancy and accessible routes unknown
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Jingumae 3-chome Children's ParkOmotesando / Jingumae · Municipal children's parkEvidence: 2025-01 visit; report published 2025-09-08
    Location
    3-2-11 Jingumae, Shibuya; across a small street from Nono Aoyama
    Seating evidence
    Visitor reported benches, stools and vending machine during January 2025 visit
    Dates in record
    2025-01 visit; report published 2025-09-08
    Access and hours
    Current park hours and fees not confirmed
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; current seat and vending-machine status, exact seat positions, hours, vacancy and accessible routes unknown
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06

Shibuya

  • Miyashita ParkShibuya · Elevated public parkEvidence: 2024-10-01 ward guide
    Location
    Shibuya 1-26-5, fourth floor
    Seating evidence
    Shibuya ward guide describes benches in park
    Dates in record
    2024-10-01 ward guide
    Access and hours
    Park operator lists 08:00–23:00; closed December 29–January 3; sports facilities separate
    What remains unconfirmed
    Historical guide; current seating, occupancy, elevator access and holiday arrangements not verified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Shibuya Koen-dori bench by Excelsior CaffeShibuya / Jinnan · Street benchEvidence: 2023-08-30 announcement; installation scheduled 2023-08-29 through 2027-03-31
    Location
    In front of Excelsior Caffe Shibuya Koen-dori, 1-20-12 Jinnan, Shibuya
    Seating evidence
    Shopping-street association says anyone can use its bench outside the café
    Dates in record
    2023-08-30 announcement; installation scheduled 2023-08-29 through 2027-03-31
    Access and hours
    Publicly usable according to announcement; current specific operating restrictions not confirmed
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; current status, hours, seat availability, exact position and accessible route unknown
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Miyamasuzaka benches opposite Shibuya Post OfficeShibuya / Miyamasuzaka · Street benchesEvidence: Ward interview published 2025-05; interview date not stated; news report and photo page published 2026-04-08; photograph capture date not stated
    Location
    Sidewalk opposite Shibuya Post Office on the middle part of Miyamasuzaka
    Seating evidence
    In a ward newsletter published in May 2025, a local association adviser described difficulty finding a rest spot on the slope. An April 2026 news report describes new sidewalk benches after ward work and links a photo of a bench/stool.
    Dates in record
    Ward interview published 2025-05; interview date not stated; news report and photo page published 2026-04-08; photograph capture date not stated
    Access and hours
    Current use conditions and hours unknown
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; present condition, exact seat positions, use rules, occupancy and accessible approach unknown; the interview's date is not stated and it is one person's account, not a complete count; the 2026 photo page's publication date is not a confirmed capture date
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06

Asakusa

  • Sumida Park Information CenterAsakusa · Information centerEvidence: Ward page updated 2026-09-30
    Location
    Sumida Park near Tobu railway bridge, Taito
    Seating evidence
    Taito ward lists rest benches as equipment
    Dates in record
    Ward page updated 2026-09-30
    Access and hours
    09:30–18:00; closed Dec 29–Jan 3 and Sumida River fireworks festival day
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; seat count, current occupancy and accessibility not verified; no inference about outdoor riverside benches
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06

Ginza

  • GINZA SIX GardenGinza · Rooftop gardenEvidence: Magazine article undated; current operating hours page
    Location
    GINZA SIX rooftop
    Seating evidence
    Building magazine describes benches in rooftop garden
    Dates in record
    Magazine article undated; current operating hours page
    Access and hours
    07:00–23:00; may close for weather or restrict areas for events
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; magazine is not a current seat inventory; occupancy and route accessibility unknown
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06
  • Ginza Sony ParkGinza / Sukiyabashi · Building with indoor floors and rooftop; seating setting unconfirmedEvidence: Undated operator visit guide, checked 2026-11-06
    Location
    5-3-1 Ginza, Chuo
    Seating evidence
    Operator describes resting on benches throughout the building
    Dates in record
    Undated operator visit guide, checked 2026-11-06
    Access and hours
    Free admission; some programs paid or registration required; normal hours 11:00–19:00, event and maintenance closures; underground connection from Ginza Station B9
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; exact seat locations, accessibility from station to seats, purchase conditions for particular seating and occupancy not verified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06

West Shinjuku

  • Greenery and View Terrace, Shinjuku Central ParkWest Shinjuku · Public park terraceEvidence: Ward park guide, page date not established
    Location
    2-11 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku
    Seating evidence
    Shinjuku ward describes benches on terrace
    Dates in record
    Ward park guide, page date not established
    Access and hours
    Check park notices for current conditions and facility-specific restrictions
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; current occupancy, exact position, condition and access route unknown
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06

Harajuku

  • Yoyogi ParkHarajuku / Yoyogi · Public parkEvidence: Facility details January 2026; route dates conflicting on English page
    Location
    2-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya
    Seating evidence
    Tokyo accessibility guide describes many benches in park
    Dates in record
    Facility details January 2026; route dates conflicting on English page
    Access and hours
    Park official page lists free entry and always open; guide estimates 4 minutes from JR Harajuku Station East Exit to park
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; time is to park, not seats; bench positions, occupancy and construction restrictions unverified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06

Sangubashi

  • Koma Terrace Nishisando ParkSangubashi / Yoyogi · Public parkEvidence: Shibuya ward publication 2025-08-15
    Location
    4-16-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya
    Seating evidence
    Shibuya ward illustrated benches in park
    Dates in record
    Shibuya ward publication 2025-08-15
    Access and hours
    Ward lists 08:00–19:00 Apr–Oct; 08:00–18:00 Nov–Mar; 3 minutes from Sangubashi Station East Exit
    What remains unconfirmed
    Not visited; current seating, occupancy, shelter, accessibility and any fee conditions not independently verified
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06

Nakano

  • Nakano Shiki no Mori-dori bench trialNakano · Temporary street experimentEvidence: Ward page updated 2026-09-11; trial scheduled through 2027-03-31
    Location
    Nakano Shiki no Mori-dori by Shiki no Mori Park and Nakano 4-2/4-3
    Seating evidence
    Nakano City announces installation of benches for public rest in these street locations
    Dates in record
    Ward page updated 2026-09-11; trial scheduled through 2027-03-31
    Access and hours
    Two street sites scheduled Aug 21 or Sep 14, 2026 through Mar 31, 2027; separate station-plaza dates were Sep 12 and 25, 2026
    What remains unconfirmed
    Planned trial; not visited, exact individual seat positions, hours, closures, occupancy and accessible route not confirmed
    Sources
    Sources checked
    2026-11-06