Aroma Coffee Yaesu is a classic kissaten: unpretentious, efficient and reliable. Expect black coffee, served with a tiny jug of creamer with simple ‘morning sets’, including thick-cut shokupan toast (slightly sweeter and softer than Western breads) and a boiled egg. It’s the most straight-forward option, served from 7am until midday and costing around ¥1,000. You’ll likely be surrounded by local salarymen starting their day or pairs of women coming in for a coffee and chat.

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This is not just a station, but a national landmark that is representative of Japan. It is the start and end point of most of the Shinkansen trains, and is an iconic architectural highlight by Tatsuno Kingo.

This compact, beautifully designed coffee space is centred around quality and detail. The carefully sourced beans are prepared with precision to create light, medium and dark roasts – the latter being their signature. There's often a special blend on, that’s great for a filter coffee. Order something straightforward to get a taste of the beans, such as a filter coffee or an espresso-based drink. The wooden interior and bonsai create a calm atmosphere before navigating the train station.