The in-station shops at Takanawa Gateway Station reach their first anniversary on March 27, 2026 (Friday). To commemorate the occasion, a variety of events are being held — from special menus featuring "Takanawa Honey" harvested entirely within the Takanawa area, to pop-up appearances by popular local bakeries at the event space "Machiai." On March 28 (Saturday), TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY is also set to hold its grand opening, making this spring a perfect time to visit the station for exceptional food and drink.
Limited Menus Using Takanawa Honey
What Is Takanawa Honey?
Takanawa Honey is a 100% locally sourced honey harvested right in the Takanawa neighborhood. It was born from a beekeeping initiative started by the Takanawa Gateway Area Management Association as part of their local community development efforts — with the hope of creating a neighborhood full of flowers and greenery, and inspiring people to think about the environment every time they pick up a jar.
Maison Classic Salon (3rd Floor, Outside South Gate)
Takanawa Honey Baked Goods & Fresh Cheesecake Plate with Tea Set — ¥1,580 per set
Takanawa Honey is harvested each spring, summer, and autumn, and the flavor and color of the honey changes with the seasons and the flowers in bloom. This set lets visitors experience those seasonal variations through a plate of Takanawa honey sweets paired with tea.
Set contents: Honey madeleine, fromage blanc fresh cheesecake, two types of scones, one teaspoon each of Takanawa honey (spring, summer, and autumn), domestic rhubarb confiture, and a choice of tea.
Maison Classic Cafe (2nd Floor, Inside South Gate)
Takanawa Honey & Milk Gelato — ¥680
The cafe's signature milk gelato — made from scratch in-house — is generously drizzled with spring-harvested Takanawa honey. Spring honey from Takanawa is characterized by its vibrant aroma and long finish. This item pairs the richness of the condensed milk gelato with the 100% locally sourced spring honey for a distinctive combination.
Special Sales of Maison Classic Items at the Station
Some of the items from the Maison Classic Salon menu — including the "Takanawa Honey Madeleine" — along with the "Shoe Rusk" from Maison Classic Factory, will be sold at the "Eki Park" area inside Takanawa Gateway Station. This is a time-limited special event running on three separate days.
Sales dates: March 28 (Sat), April 11 (Sat), April 25 (Sat) — 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM each day (while supplies last)
Location: "Eki Park" inside Takanawa Gateway Station
Items on sale: Maison Classic Salon "Takanawa Honey Madeleine," Maison Classic Factory "Shoe Rusk," and more.
Popular Minato Ward Bakeries Pop Up at "Machiai"
Two popular bakeries from Minato Ward are making their first appearance at the station's "Machiai" event space for a limited time. They're perfect for a snack on a stroll, a treat, or something to complement a meal.
Boulangerie Seiji Asakura
A neighborhood bakery that has been based in Takanawa for 18 years and continues to be beloved by locals.
Dates: April 7 (Tue) and April 8 (Wed)
Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cheese Curry — ¥480
The bestseller is a baked curry bread called "Cheese Curry," cooked in the large kiln that has become something of a symbol for the shop. The savory dough is filled with a vegetable-packed curry and paired with Swiss Gruyère cheese for an exceptional combination.
Maison Landemaine
A Paris-born boulangerie-pâtisserie founded in 2007 by Rodolphe Landemaine and Yoshimi Ishikawa. The brand is dedicated to traditional techniques and carefully selected ingredients, with locations in both Paris and Japan offering quality breads and pastries for everyday enjoyment.
Dates: May 9 (Sat) to August 20 (Thu)
Hours: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Croissant Français — ¥610
Made with generous amounts of AOP Montaigu butter from France, this croissant is known for its rich aroma and deep sweetness. It offers a crispy exterior and a silky, melt-in-your-mouth interior with a buttery fragrance. The 12-layer laminated dough is crafted carefully by hand, one piece at a time.
Financier Soft — ¥648 (Machiai exclusive)
A combination of vanilla soft serve ice cream with house-made caramel and a financier baked with French fermented butter. The toasty, rich flavors meld with a smooth, delicate texture for a truly indulgent treat.
Canelé Soft — ¥648 (Azabudai Main Store exclusive, available here for a limited time)
Vanilla soft serve paired with house-made caramel and a house-made canelé. The caramelized exterior gives way to a chewy interior with a rich buttery flavor that pairs wonderfully with the soft serve. This Azabudai main store exclusive is available at Takanawa Gateway Station for a limited period.
About the "Machiai" Event Space
"Machiai" is an event space designed as a welcoming "waiting area" at the station, regularly hosting experiential events that promote the charm of communities across Japan under the themes of "Encounters Between Towns" and "Love for the Town." The space serves as a pop-up shop venue where visitors can enjoy locally sourced products and get a feel for different parts of Japan, as well as a platform for food-tasting events, workshops, seminars, and tourism PR.
All prices are tax-inclusive. Information is accurate as of the time of publication and may be subject to change.
