Your First Visit to Tokyo Innovation Base

Located in the Yurakucho area, Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) is a startup support hub operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Situated in a prime central location, it is just a 6-minute walk from Tokyo Station and 1 minute from JR Yurakucho Station.

TIB regularly hosts forward-looking business events focused on innovation, including seminars, pitch events, and networking sessions.

This guide covers how to get to TIB, what the venue is like, and recommended nearby hotels and restaurants for business travelers visiting Tokyo.

Access Guide to Tokyo Innovation Base

Let’s walk through the steps from arriving in Japan to reaching the venue.

Nearest Stations and Exits for Tokyo Innovation Base

The nearest stations to TIB are JR Yurakucho Station (Kyobashi Exit), Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Yurakucho Station, and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Ginza-itchome Station. TIB is also directly accessible on foot from Tokyo Station (approx. 6 minutes).

JR Yurakucho Station (Kyobashi Exit)

The official TIB website states that it is approximately a 1-minute walk from the Kyobashi Exit.

Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Yurakucho Station

According to the official TIB website, the venue is right by Exit D9.

Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Ginza-itchome Station

According to the official TIB website, it is approximately a 3-minute walk from Exit 1.

From Narita Airport

  • JR Narita Express (N’EX): A direct, no-transfer service from Narita Airport Station to Tokyo Station. For the latest schedules and fares, check the JR East official website.
  • Keisei Skyliner: Narita Airport Station → (Keisei Skyliner) → Nippori Station → (JR Yamanote Line) → Tokyo Station. This route involves a transfer at Nippori. For the latest schedules and fares, check the Keisei Electric Railway official website.
  • Airport Limousine Bus: A direct service from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station’s Yaesu side or Ginza Station. For the latest schedules and fares, check the Airport Transport Service official website.

If you get off at Tokyo Station, you can walk directly to TIB (approx. 6 minutes). If you get off at Ginza Station, take a train to the nearest station (such as Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line’s Ginza-itchome Station).

From Haneda Airport

  • Tokyo Monorail: Haneda Airport Terminal stations → (Tokyo Monorail) → Hamamatsucho Station → (JR Yamanote Line) → Tokyo Station. For the latest schedules and fares, check the Tokyo Monorail official website.
  • Keikyu Line: Haneda Airport Terminal stations → (Keikyu Line) → Shinagawa Station → (JR Yamanote Line) → Tokyo Station. For the latest schedules and fares, check the Keikyu Corporation official website.
  • Airport Limousine Bus: A direct service from Haneda Airport to Tokyo Station’s Yaesu side or Ginza Station. For the latest schedules and fares, check the Airport Transport Service official website.

If you get off at Tokyo Station, you can walk directly to TIB (approx. 6 minutes). If you get off at Ginza Station, take a train to the nearest station.

For detailed maps and further route information, see the official TIB website.

Venue Information Summary

  • Official name: Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB)
  • Address: 3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
  • Nearest station: 1-minute walk from JR Yurakucho Station (Kyobashi Exit)
  • Official website: https://tib.metro.tokyo.lg.jp

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Staying near TIB can make your event visit much easier. The Marunouchi, Yurakucho, and Ginza areas offer a wide range of options, from luxury properties to great-value hotels.

Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi

About a 4-minute walk from TIB, this luxury hotel sits in the Marunouchi district. All 57 rooms, including nine suites, are at least 44 square meters, and the quiet, hideaway-like atmosphere feels removed from the bustle of the city outside. It suits travelers seeking refined hospitality for an important meeting or a special stay.

The Peninsula Tokyo

A five-star hotel in Hibiya, about a 5-minute walk from TIB. Known for its polished modern design and attentive service, it offers a calm retreat that feels removed from the city’s bustle.

KOKO HOTEL Ginza 1-chome

A reasonably priced hotel in Ginza 1-chome, about a 5-minute walk from TIB. Simple, clean rooms and a convenient location make it a solid pick if you want to keep costs down.

THE GATE HOTEL Tokyo by HULIC

About a 6-minute walk from TIB. An upper-midscale hotel whose top-floor lounge looks out over the Ginza and Hibiya districts. A good fit if you want a balance between price and facilities.

Hotel Monterey Ginza

About a 6-minute walk from TIB, this hotel has a classic, European-inspired atmosphere tucked just off Ginza’s main street. The quiet lobby feels a step removed from the bustle outside, and every room comes with a humidifying air purifier among other in-room amenities. Ginza’s main shopping street and Kabukiza Theatre are both within walking distance, making it a good fit for travelers combining business with sightseeing.

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Around TIB, the Marunouchi, Yurakucho, and Ginza areas are packed with dining options, from Japanese classics to international cuisine. Choose a spot that fits your budget and purpose, whether it is a quick meal before an event or a relaxed setting for networking.

Cafe & Bar

TIB CAFE&BAR

A cafe and bar on the 1st floor inside TIB. Ideal for light bites or casual meetings before and after events. The menu includes curry made with ingredients developed by startups, plus items like financiers and coffee.

Izakaya

Hotei-chan Yurakucho

An izakaya about a 2-minute walk from TIB, where you can experience Japan’s casual pub culture at reasonable prices. With plenty of classic dishes like yakitori and sashimi, it is a great spot for an informal post-event get-together.

Sushi

Sushidokoro Sekiya

A sushi restaurant about a 2-minute walk from TIB, located on the B1 level of Ginza INZ 2. It offers fresh ingredients and skilled craftsmanship at approachable prices, and counter seating lets you enjoy Edomae-style sushi up close.

Ramen

Menya Hyottoko, Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan

A ramen shop about a 1-minute walk from TIB on the B1 floor of Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan. Their light, Japanese-style yuzu ramen is especially popular. Lines are common at lunch, but service is quick and turnover is fast.

Curry

Fukutei Curry Specialty Shop, Yurakucho Main Store

About a 2-minute walk from TIB, this long-established curry specialist sits beneath the elevated tracks in Yurakucho. Known for its signature steak curry, it offers hearty, satisfying Japanese curry at a reasonable price, which is convenient when you want a filling meal without a long wait.

Italian

LaVASARA CAFE&GRILL Ginza

An Italian restaurant about a 3-minute walk from TIB, on the 11th floor of Marronnier Gate Ginza 1. The open, airy dining room overlooks Ginza, and it is a good fit for business dinners with Italian food and wine.

Wi-Fi and Facilities at Tokyo Innovation Base

  • Wi-Fi: “TOKYO_FREE_Wi-Fi (Open Roaming)” is available free of charge inside the facility; connection instructions are provided at the reception desk (TIB official website).
  • Hours & Extensions: Opening hours are weekdays 10:00 AM-9:00 PM and weekends/holidays 10:00 AM-5:00 PM (until 10:00 PM on both when an event is held). Private meeting rooms are same-day, first-come basis, one group (2-4 people) per day for up to 2 hours, and phone booths are up to 1 hour per use. As a free public facility, there is no extension-fee system (TIB official website).
  • Parking: No dedicated parking or bicycle parking is available; visitors are directed to nearby paid parking facilities (TIB official website (Terms of Use)).
  • Accessibility: The facility is wheelchair-accessible, with a wheelchair ramp and a multi-purpose restroom (TIB official website).
  • Cloakroom: No baggage-check service or lockers are available (TIB official website).
  • Outside Food and Drinks: Only odor-free light snacks (such as onigiri or sandwiches) and beverages that you will consume yourself may be brought in; alcohol is generally not allowed (TIB official website).
  • Convenience stores: Numerous convenience stores can be found in the surrounding Yurakucho and Ginza areas.

Tips Before You Visit

Review the points below before your visit to TIB.

Pre-registration is required

Pre-registration is required to enter TIB. Sign up in the official Tokyo Innovation Base app (or complete visitor registration on the day) and fill in your profile. Once registered, you can generate a QR code in the app and present it at the gate to enter. The same QR code is used when you leave.

You can check the steps on the official TIB member registration page.

Photography rules apply

Photography for tours, inspections, or personal keepsakes is allowed throughout the facility, but be careful not to capture other visitors in your shots. Photography for corporate PR, advertising, or interviews, as well as photographing prototypes or products belonging to TIB FAB users, is generally discouraged.

See the official TIB FAQ for details.

Event Venues at Tokyo Innovation Base

TIB offers multiple spaces across the 1st to 3rd floors, designed for different purposes.

Spaces by floor

[1st Floor]

  • Networking / Event Space: SQUARE-1, SQUARE-2

  • Community Space: LIVING

  • Experiential Exhibition Space: PARK

  • Test Marketing Space: SHOP

[2nd Floor]

  • Event Space: STAGE, ROOM

  • Private Meeting Rooms: MTG-2A, MTG-2B, MTG-2C, MTG-2D, MTG-2E, MTG-2F

  • Co-creation Workspace: SHARE

  • Exhibition Space: EXHIBIT

  • Prototyping / Proof-of-Concept Space: FAB

[3rd Floor]

  • Community Space: LOUNGE, SALON