“Japan Life with Seibu” is a collaboration between Seibu Railway and GTN, where we ask foreign residents along the Seibu Line to share what they love most about their neighborhoods.
In Part 1, we introduced Tokorozawa as a comfortable and welcoming city through the eyes of an international resident.
In Part 2, we’re focusing on spots that make everyday life even more enjoyable! Here’s how to have fun, Tokorozawa Station-style.
In Part 1, we explored the charm and livability of Tokorozawa from a foreign resident’s perspective.
👉 Click here for Part 1
Grand Emio Tokorozawa – Stylish Convenience Connected Directly to the Station
💡 Highlight: A lifestyle and relaxation hub directly accessible from the station.
Connecting the east and west sides of Tokorozawa Station, Grand Emio Tokorozawa features around 120 shops and restaurants that enhance everyday life. It offers a wide variety of stores, ranging from food markets, groceries, and ready-made meals, to fashion boutiques, household goods, bookstores, cafés, and restaurants.
In addition, there are essential public facilities such as the Tokorozawa City Passport Center and a Citizen Services Corner, making Grand Emio more than just a shopping destination.
Its direct connection to the station—accessible straight from the ticket gates—further enhances its convenience. A spacious plaza area also makes it a perfect spot for meeting up or simply relaxing.On the second floor, you’ll find “Leo Shrine“, where fans gather to wish victory for the local baseball team, the Saitama Seibu Lions—a must-visit spot for sports enthusiasts. Additionally, the rooftop garden “Toko-niwa” features authentic railway artifacts, including real rails and train car stoppers previously used by Seibu Railway before the station’s renovation. Surrounded by greenery, it offers a calm and relaxing atmosphere.
＼ Floor Guide ／
🛍 1st Floor | Food and Daily Essentials
Perfect for everyday shopping, this floor offers fresh groceries, ready-made meals, and pantry staples. You can also find household items and practical services, making it easy to stop by quickly on your way to or from the station.
👗 2nd Floor | Fashion & Lifestyle
Directly connected to the ticket gates, this main floor showcases the latest fashion trends, cosmetics, and lifestyle goods. Cafés here also provide a perfect spot to relax and take a break while shopping.
🍽 3rd Floor | Restaurant & Casual Fashion
When you’re looking for a place for lunch or dinner, this is your go-to floor! The restaurant area, Toko Table, offers a wide range of dining options alongside casual fashion boutiques.
📚 4th Floor | Everyday Support & Services
Featuring essential services like the Passport Center, Citizen Services Corner, and tutoring schools, this floor conveniently supports your daily life. It’s easy to combine errands with shopping or dining here.
>>> Visit the official website here!
Emi Terrace Tokorozawa – A New Spot to Enhance Everyday Life
💡 Highlight: A community-focused shopping and entertainment destination.
Opened in September 2024 near the west exit of Tokorozawa Station, Emi Terrace Tokorozawa is a large commercial facility featuring approximately 142 stores. With an excellent selection of fashion, lifestyle goods, restaurants, and cafés, it’s not only a great place to shop but also to enjoy events and social activities.
Built on the former site of Seibu Railway’s Tokorozawa Train Factory, Emi Terrace Tokorozawa preserves its railway “heritage” through distinctive historical elements. On the first floor, you’ll find the “original site of the railway siding” that connected the factory to the main line, and a “2000-series train driving simulator”* previously used for Seibu Line driver training (for display purposes only). Additionally, an original battery-powered locomotive from the charming “Otogi Train,” once operated on Seibu Railway’s Yamaguchi Line, has been installed outdoors, becoming a new landmark for the area.
*The simulator is for display only and not operational.
In addition to shopping and historical attractions, Emi Terrace Tokorozawa also offers excellent entertainment facilities.
On the second floor, TOKOROZAWA e-CUBE hosts a variety of events including sports activities, live music, and public viewings of Lions baseball games. It’s also a relaxing community space for everyday use.The fourth floor features Sorakumo Plaza, an open-air space with benches and greenery. On clear days, you can even enjoy a view of Mt. Fuji, making it an ideal spot to unwind and appreciate the scenery.
Blending the convenience of urban living with the relaxed feel of suburban life, Emi Terrace Tokorozawa introduces a fresh, new style unique to Tokorozawa. It’s a perfect spot for weekend outings or a casual break from daily life.
＼ Floor Guide ／
🏠 1st Floor | Food & Daily Life Essentials
This area features a large supermarket, deli and sweets shops, food hall, and cafés, enhancing your daily dining experience. With a wide range of household goods and daily essentials, this floor fully supports both your eating and living needs.
🏙️ 2nd Floor | Lifestyle & Fashion
Offering a new lifestyle that blends work and leisure, trendiness and natural living, this floor presents a refined selection of fashion boutiques and lifestyle shops for quality-conscious shoppers.
👨👩👧👦 3rd Floor | Family & Variety
A family-friendly shopping zone featuring fashion and lifestyle goods, along with educational and recreational spaces. It also offers plenty of items to enrich daily life, such as sporting and outdoor goods, books, electronics, and various lifestyle products.
🎬 4th Floor | Restaurants & Entertainment
Enjoy relaxing meals with family and friends in restaurants surrounded by scenic rooftop views and indoor gardens. This floor combines dining with entertainment, featuring one of the area’s largest movie theater complexes, amusement facilities, and even healthcare clinics.
>>> Visit the official website here!
Enjoy direct access to Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, with convenient through-services to Tokyo Metro and Tokyu lines.
Express and limited express trains also stop here, making commuting and leisure trips easy and hassle-free!
Large shopping complexes, such as Grand Emio Tokorozawa (connected directly to the station) and Emi Terrace Tokorozawa (just a 4-minute walk from the west exit), offer outstanding convenience.
You can complete shopping, dining, and even official errands all within walking distance.
Tokorozawa Aviation Memorial Park is within walking distance, providing relaxing green spaces nearby.
While central Tokyo is only 30 minutes away, Tokorozawa offers relatively affordable rents—a perfect balance of convenience and comfort!
Enjoy Everyday Life in Tokorozawa—Where Daily Living Meets Fun!
Tokorozawa is home to two major shopping complexes, Grand Emio Tokorozawa and Emi Terrace Tokorozawa, providing easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment—all in one convenient location.
🚉Direct access from the station makes shopping and dining hassle-free.
🎡Enjoy movies, events, and rooftop gardens for casual relaxation.
🍽Plenty of spots to add a touch of something special to your everyday life.
Even without traveling into central Tokyo, Tokorozawa offers many places for casual enjoyment with just a quick detour. Why not explore the city and discover new favorite ways to spend your time?
In Part 1, we focused on what makes Tokorozawa a great place to live, featuring insights from foreigners who call it home. Be sure to check it out!
👉 Click here for Part 1
