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The Tokyo Station Hotel opened in 1915 (Taisho 4) within the Marunouchi building of Tokyo Station. It has been designated as an Important Cultural Property by the national government and is a landmark of Tokyo, with the Marunouchi building restored to its original appearance in 2012.
The Tokyo Station Hotel is famous for being favored by literary greats. Seicho Matsumoto frequently stayed here in 1956 (Showa 31). From the guest rooms, one can overlook the station platform, which is said to have inspired the plot device in his novel "Points and Lines," where a train timetable is used to set a trap. In the same year, Yasunari Kawabata stayed here for about a month and wrote his novel "The Woman Who Saved the World." Additionally, the railway enthusiast and essayist Hyakken Uchida also resided at the Tokyo Station Hotel for an extended period while writing his works.
After World War II, the hotel resumed operations in 1951 (Showa 26). The "CAMELLIA," which opened at that time, was also renovated and reopened in Heisei 2012, with a complete update of its overall concept, location, and decor. It features seating adorned with pink accents and a bar counter where guests can watch the bartenders in action.
