How much you eat before a day at Disney changes how the whole day goes. The breakfast buffet at Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay has a carefully chosen spread of Japanese and Western dishes, and I left full no matter what I picked. If you eat well here, you could get by with just popcorn for lunch in the park and have a proper dinner at night. For a buffet the price felt a little high at first, but for what you get, I think it's good value. It's also an easy place to try a real Japanese breakfast for the first time, because familiar Western food sits right next to it.
| Hours | 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. (last entry 10:00 a.m.) |
|---|---|
| Venues | Palm Garden (Emion Tower 1F) / Square Hall (Emion Square 2F) |
| Price | Adults ¥2,700 / Ages 5 to 12 ¥1,500 / Age 4 and under free |
| Style | Japanese and Western buffet |
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The entrance has seasonal decorations. Around 7:00 a.m. a line forms as guests eat before the parks open.
When to go: 6:30 to 8:00 a.m. is the busiest stretch, because most guests want to eat before the parks open. Arrive the moment the doors open at 6:30, before the rush builds, or come after 8:00 for a calmer meal. Which venue you're sent to depends on the day and how crowded it is, and whether breakfast is included depends on your booking plan.
The Buffet Counter
The Whole Buffet
A long, spacious buffet counter.
In the open kitchen at the back, staff finish some dishes right in front of you.
A Long Line of Dishes
The official site describes the buffet as popular for its well-balanced menu. You can mix Japanese and Western dishes however you like.
On the Western side you'll find scrambled eggs, thick-cut bacon, sausages, croissants, and the hotel's own French toast, crispy outside and fluffy inside. The Japanese side has the dishes you'd find on a Japanese family's table, like nikujaga (simmered beef and potatoes), tamagoyaki (rolled omelet) and grilled fish.
Salad
A salad bar with fresh vegetables.
Miso Soup
I couldn't decide what to put in my miso soup. Green onion and other toppings are all lined up.
Miso soup and rice are the base of a Japanese breakfast. You pour the soup into a bowl yourself and add toppings like green onion, seaweed (wakame) and small wheat-gluten pieces called fu. Japanese people usually drink it straight from the bowl, so don't look for a spoon.
Grilled Shishamo
Shishamo are small grilled fish, and the females are full of roe. You eat them whole, head and all.
The freshly grilled shishamo were plump, and the roe inside had a pleasant crunch. Because they're grilled on the spot, they were always hot when I took them. If you've never eaten a whole fish before, this small one is a good place to start.
Rice from Chiba
The rice is Koshihikari grown in Chiba, the prefecture where the hotel is located. It was fluffy and went well with everything.
A row of rice toppings. It's hard not to try them all.
The toppings are where a Japanese breakfast gets interesting. Here's what I'd try:
- Mentaiko: spicy pollock roe with a strong, savory flavor. A small amount on top of white rice goes a long way.
- Dashi chazuke: put toppings on your rice, then pour hot dashi broth over it. Try it with Chiba's local "namero" (minced raw horse mackerel with miso), smoked mackerel flakes, or shiso-flavored seaweed.
- Seasoned quail eggs: small boiled eggs seasoned with soy sauce.
- Natto: fermented soybeans with a strong smell and a sticky texture. Many Japanese people eat it every day, but it divides opinion even in Japan. Try one bite!
- Wasabi and sesame: a little wasabi in your dashi chazuke adds a fresh kick.
Fruit
Colorful fresh fruit makes breakfast feel a little special.
Bread
Sliced bread, croissants and other breads. The selection changes daily.
Drinks
The juice corner.
A coffee machine and tea bags, for a slow cup after the meal.
Besides coffee, tea and juice, there's green tea, roasted green tea (hojicha) and cold barley tea (mugicha), a caffeine-free drink many Japanese families give their kids.
Food allergies? Each dish has a small sign showing the main allergens, and the hotel publishes an allergen list for the whole breakfast menu with dish names in both Japanese and English: Breakfast allergen list (PDF, official). Ingredients can change without notice, so if your allergy is serious, ask the staff as well.
See the latest breakfast menu on the official website (Japanese)
Where to Sit
Sunlight comes in through the windows by the seats, so the room feels bright in the morning.
My Plates
Everything looked so good that I ended up taking far too much.
What Other Guests Say
These are comments from Japanese reviews on Jalan and Rakuten Travel, translated and summarized.
She said breakfast was delicious, with as much choice as a lunch buffet. Even though the hotel's convenience store would have been enough, she ended up eating too much.
She particularly enjoyed the dashi chazuke, the seafood rice porridge, and the hotel's special chicken curry.
He was happy to find an açaí smoothie at breakfast. It seems to have been a summer-only item.
She said everything she tried was good, and that having plenty of both Japanese and Western dishes made it easy to enjoy.
She felt the breakfast was better than at some famous hotels, and also mentioned the wide choice of drinks.
He felt that charging from age 5 was a bit much, since there wasn't much a 5-year-old would eat, and suggested starting at elementary school age. If you have small children, take a look at the menu before you decide.
He was happy with both the room and breakfast overall, but wished there were a few more desserts.
FAQ
How much is breakfast at Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay?
Adults pay ¥2,700, children aged 5 to 12 pay ¥1,500, and children 4 and under eat free (as of 2026). Prices can change, so check the official website before your stay.
What time does breakfast start?
Breakfast is served from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m., with last entry at 10:00 a.m. It's held at Palm Garden on the 1st floor of Emion Tower or Square Hall on the 2nd floor of Emion Square, and the venue you're guided to may change depending on the day and how busy it is.
Does the breakfast get crowded?
Yes, between 6:30 and 8:00 a.m., before the parks open. After 8:00 it calms down, so come then if you want a relaxed meal.
Can I check for allergens before my trip?
Yes. The hotel publishes an allergen list for the breakfast menu in both Japanese and English on its official website, and each dish at the buffet has a small allergen sign.
Summary
With Chiba-grown rice, freshly grilled shishamo and a long line of toppings, this is a breakfast buffet that takes its ingredients seriously. Eat well here and you can keep lunch in the park light. For the room and the rest of the hotel, see the guides below.
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