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# Shangri-La Hotel – Breakfast over the rooftops of Tokyo

> The Shangri-La Hotel Tokyo, located directly beside Tokyo Station, offers luxury accommodation on the upper floors of a high-rise skyscraper, with standout views over the city and an exclusive Horizon Club Lounge on the 37th floor.

## Destination
Tokyo, Japan — located directly adjacent to Tokyo Station (Tokyo Central Station), with the lobby on the 28th floor and the Horizon Club Lounge on the 37th floor.

## Getting there
The hotel offers a meet & greet service from Tokyo Station, recommended for first-time visitors as the station's many exits can be confusing to navigate.

## When to go
The Tsukiji Fish Market nearby is only open in the morning until 11:00 a.m., so plan accordingly. Check-in times at the hotel are strictly observed with no early check-in available.

## Why visit
Breathtaking panoramic views over Tokyo from the 37th floor, exceptional luxury rooms including a rain shower overlooking the city centre, and an unbeatable central location within walking distance of top city highlights.

## What to see
- **Horizon Club Lounge (37th floor)** — Exclusive lounge with sweeping views over Tokyo, offering breakfast buffet and à la carte orders in a quiet, refined setting.
- **Lobby Bar (28th floor)** — Features a chandelier made of crystalline ginkgo leaves, a nod to Tokyo's symbolic plant.
- **Piacere** — The hotel's Italian restaurant, located on the 28th floor lobby level.
- **Ginza Shopping District** — One of the world's most expensive shopping streets, about 5 minutes' walk from the hotel, home to Gucci, Tiffany, Rolex, and the first Apple Store opened outside the United States.
- **Tsukiji Fish Market** — Around 20 minutes' walk from the hotel; open mornings only until 11:00 a.m., offering fresh seafood and street food including wagyu beef and oysters.
- **Imperial Palace Gardens** — Located on the other side of Tokyo Station, a spacious public park surrounding the seat of the Japanese Emperor, popular with locals at lunchtime.
- **Tokyo Station Historic Section** — A picturesque historical part of the station worth a short visit while exploring the surrounding area.

## What to do
- **Breakfast with a view in the Horizon Club Lounge** — Arrive early to enjoy the lounge in quiet before the city wakes up; pancakes with mango or strawberries are a highlight.
- **Street food at Tsukiji Fish Market** — Come on an empty stomach and try wagyu beef and fresh oysters; arrive before 11:00 a.m.
- **Stroll through Ginza** — Window-shop or splurge at the world-class luxury boutiques just 5 minutes from the hotel.
- **Walk in the Imperial Palace Gardens** — A calm green escape in the heart of the city, open to the public.

## Good to know
The Presidential Suite at Shangri-La Tokyo was named one of the '101 Suites in the World' by Elite Traveler Magazine. Check-in times are strictly enforced in Japan — early arrival is not accommodated.