Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai Accessibility Information

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a vibrant destination adjacent to Tokyo’s Toyosu Market, offering a rich tapestry of culinary delights, shopping experiences, and relaxation facilities.

General Information

Designed to evoke the charm of the Edo period, the complex features wooden structures crafted from timber and traditional ibushi tiles from Awaji Island, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of old Tokyo.

The heart of Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is the Toyosu Edo-mae Market, a three-story marketplace filled with restaurants, food stalls, and shops that showcase the freshest seafood and produce from the neighboring Toyosu Market. Visitors can indulge in Edomae-style sushi, grilled eel, and sample local specialties like Fukagawa croquettes, made with clams and sweet potatoes. The market’s design encourages leisurely exploration, with its nostalgic streetscape and storefronts.

Beyond its culinary offerings, the complex houses the Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Onsen facility that transports natural hot spring water from Hakone and Yugawara to Tokyo daily. Guests can unwind in various baths, including a scenic footbath garden on the 8th floor, which is open to all visitors free of charge and offers panoramic views of Toyosu.

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is open daily, with hours varying by facility. Most shops and restaurants in the Toyosu Edo-mae Market operate between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM, while the Tokyo Toyosu Manyo Club onsen is open 24 hours (though the public footbath is open between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM). Entrance to the market area is free, but with the exception of the free footbath the onsen has a fee starting at ¥2,000 for adults, with additional charges for optional services like private baths.

Getting There

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai can be reached from:

• Yurikamome Line: Get off at Shijo-mae Station; from there, it’s a 5-10minute walk to the complex. The station’s pedestrian deck connects directly to Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai.
• Tokyo BRT: Disembark at the “Toyosu-shijo-mae” stop, followed by a 5-10 minute walk to the venue.

Accessibility

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is connected directly to Shijo-mae Station on the Yurikamome Line via a smooth pedestrian deck. The station itself is wheelchair-friendly, with wide ticket gates and flat pavements. Tactile paving is available throughout the route from the station to the facility, providing guidance for visually impaired visitors. A unisex multi-purpose toilet is available. Both the train and bus are about a 5-10 minute walk from Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai.  Taxis can stop near the facility, and while there is parking available it is only for the Toyosu Manyo Club customers not Senkyaku Banrai customers.

The venue itself is largely physically accessible, with smooth, flat pathways throughout most areas and elevators connecting the different floors. While some sections feature cobblestone flooring, these are generally even enough to navigate comfortably in a wheelchair. In the middle of the second floor, there is an outdoor plaza with trash cans available. near the middle of the facility to rest if needed. Many of the shops entrances and spacings might be tight for wheelchair users so ordering takeout and enjoying your meal in the plaza can be a less crowded alternative to eating in the shops.

For visitors with sensory needs, the environment at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai can vary depending on the time of day. During busier hours, the diverse range of food stalls contributes to an assortment of smells, large crowds gather in the limited space and can be overwhelming for some visitors. Evenings are generally quiet, with low background music that allows for easy conversation.Bright lights and traditional paper lanterns illuminate the space at night, adding a charming touch to the atmosphere. (However, note that while most restaurants operate until 20:00, they will typically take final orders 1 hour before that so be sure to not go too late.)

Visual accessibility is partially supported, with tactile paving leading to the venue and simple, visually clear tactile floor maps. Signage is visually simple but may not always be readable from afar. For those with hearing impairments, no sign language services or communication boards are currently available.

In terms of cognitive accessibility, the venue features easy-to-read floor maps, though English language support for is limited. Many shops do not have English menus, and staff may not always be trained to assist non-Japanese speakers. Visitors who prefer minimal interaction can use the floor maps to navigate independently and enjoy outdoor spaces like the plaza on the second floor.

Accessible restrooms are available on both the first and second floors, with a baby changing table located in the first-floor facility near the Lawson convenience store. There is also a nursery room adjacent to the second-floor restroom. Visitors should bring their own hand towels as paper towels may not be readily available.

The footbath area, while an inviting feature, does not have handrails, so visitors may need assistance to use it safely.