JR Tokyo Station (JR東京駅) is a major Terminal for JR East Network. This Station serves as a starting/ending point for major JR Lines and all the Shinkansen lines in the Kanto Region. This station is located in the Chiyoda ward (Marunouchi Business District), close to the Imperial Palace. This station has two major exits on the east (called Yaesu exit) and on the west (called the Marunouchi side). Both sides, have north, south and central exits. The Platform concourses run east to west while the train lines themselves run north south. The shinkansen line platforms are located near to the Yaesu side. The Marunouchi side (west side) has an iconic red brick building, is considered one of the most recognizable buildings in Japan.