Tokyo station platform to become sake bar with hot drinks, oden, and kotatsu.

Ryogoku will host the Oden de Atsukan Station event from January 29 to February 1, featuring oden, hot sake, and kotatsu.

Hey, listen up! Ryogoku is bringing back its annual winter event called Oden de Atsukan Station from January 29 to February 1! Picture this: oden, hot sake, and kotatsu all in one cozy spot—the historic platform #3 that hasn't seen passenger trains in decades. It's like a winter wonderland just for us!

You can enjoy **award-winning sake** from top brewers while sitting at traditional low tables with heaters. Tickets are 3,500 yen (about $23) and come with a mixed oden starter and 10 drink vouchers. Get your reservations in ASAP starting December 22 because this is an experience you won't want to miss!

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