Plarail Shop Tokyo Station

Tiny cars everywhere, plus store exclusives for a vehicle-obsessed child.

Dozens of character shops in the basement under the station, from Pokémon, Kirby and Ultraman to Tomica and Plarail, Lego and the TV networks' own stores.

Japanese-style rooms, and connecting rooms for up to six with two bathrooms and an inner door you can close at night, a five-minute walk from the station.

Shelves deep in picture books and children's books, with original picture-book artwork always up on the walls.

Minerals, fossils, animal specimens and century-old university furniture from the University of Tokyo's collections, plus a small chamber of curiosities.

Eevee's colorful fruit pancake, the Pika Pika Parfait and other character plates, at tables you can only get with an advance reservation.