This detailed walking video provides a comprehensive look at the newly renovated JR Ochanomizu Station (JR御茶ノ水駅), showcasing its transformation towards greater accessibility and modern design. Shot in mid-May 2025, the video captures the vibrant area around Ochanomizu, highlighting both the improvements made within the station and the picturesque views of the adjacent Kanda River (神田川).

Starting from the iconic Hijiribashi Bridge (聖橋), a notable filming location for the popular anime ‘Suzume’, viewers are immediately greeted with scenic river views. The camera follows the route to the station’s Seibashi Exit (聖橋口), where the upgrades begin to reveal themselves. Key features of the renovation include open terraces such as the Kandagawa Terrace (神田川テラス) and Ocha Terrace (おちゃテラス), both located on the second floor outside the ticket gates. These terraces allow for a relaxing experience with direct riverside views and access to various cafes and retail stores such as Sarutahiko Coffee and the lifestyle shop Ken Eleven Shitsu.

Inside the station, the video explores barrier-free solutions like new escalators to platforms 1-4, elevators, and a distinctive low mini tunnel improving movement between platforms. Notable station amenities are featured, including the Ecute shopping complex, Wellcia pharmacy, Goncha Asian cafe, and the popular Irori An Kiraku Soba restaurant. Convenience stores like NewDays and the long-standing Maruzen bookstore also make appearances, emphasizing the seamless blend of day-to-day conveniences with improved commuter flow.

The walk concludes at the Ochanomizubashi Exit (お茶の水橋口), offering a full circle view of the station’s accessibility and service upgrades. The combination of riverfront leisure, modern shopping, and thoughtful architectural improvements positions JR Ochanomizu Station as a top transit hub in central Tokyo, both for daily commuters and visitors seeking a pleasant place to pause along their journey.