The heart of Tokyo’s public transit system. Tokyo station represents the past and the present at the same time.

As I walk around the station, I am always struck by its grand architecture. When it was built in 1914, the red brick building with its elegant carves and clock tower was a true marvel of modern engineering.

There are an endless variety of architectural details, textures, and patterns to draw.

The refurbished hotel at Tokyo Station boasts a combination of classic elegance and modern luxury.

With its prime location in the heart of the city and its beautifully appointed rooms, the hotel offers guests a taste of the past and present.

I imagine that this would be the perfect place to start a new adventure.

And then head out explore the station itself.

Walking around the Marunouchi-side Tokyo Station, one is struck by the seemingly endless stream of people and activity.

But taking a moment to slow down and observe the smaller details brings a sense of discovery and wonder.

In one corner of the South Entrance there is a small dot to mark where former Prime Minister Takashi Hara, was assassinated in 1921.

Whether you are on your way somewhere or not ,the station contains an impressive amount of stores and restaurants.

My favorite meal before I travel is sushi There’s a couple of restaurants that also do really delicious western-style of sushi too.

On the other side of the station is the shinkansen terminal.

The shinkansen terminal at Tokyo station is always abuzz with excitement and anticipation as salarymen, tourists and families prepare to depart. For me, the sleek bullet trains, bound for destinations far and wide, are a symbol of modernity and the present day engineering marvels of Japan.

Whether exploring the bustling the streets oh Tokyo or venturing further out into the country, Tokyo Station in the first step in your next adventure.