Sightseeing
Amazing tourist attractions that are a must-see when visiting Minato Ward.
Korinji
In July of the third year of the Ansei era, Dutchman Henry Heusken arrived in Shimoda together with Townsend Harris, acting as his right-hand man. He was active in the negotiation and signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and Japan. His grave is a ward-designated historic landmark. Born in Amsterdam, Heusken traveled to America and, as Harris valued his ability in languages such as German and French, was then appointed in Japan. With a cheerful and openhearted disposition, well versed and discerning on the conditions in Japan, he was well known among the foreign residents of Edo. However, on his way back from the Akabane reception hall where he was interpreting for the Prussian ambassador and the Japanese delegation, he was attacked by a group of assassins near Nakano Bridge. He died at the age of 28 on January 15, 1861. Although the most famous old cherry tree of the old capital no longer exists, in spring the cherries and roses of Sharon on the temple grounds display magnificent blossoms.
Light feeding
It was built as an auditorium and dojo for "washing the mind and nurturing the power to live" in 2000. The auditorium, on the first floor, features a saloon on the third floor. The flower drawing that the painter of the painter in the Japan drawing is drawn with the refined soul is dedicated to the coffleceiling of the saloon, and it is fitted.
Mitada Hachiman Shrine
Mitada Hachiman Shrine (Hachiman shrine) is a shrine with a history of 1300 years. It is said that the Muro was founded in 709 as the god of the Tokoku-no-kuni (the current Shirokane-Mita area) Makioka, the country of the left-minded. In our annual ritual, there is a "kettle ringing ritual" transmitted from the Edo period. It is the one that the sound which is made when the hot water of the kettle is boiled in the eighth of rice
Mikumiaka
It became sakname because there was a mansion of the shogunate (the first troops of Hagumi and wartime, and Torumaru the arson pirate at all times) in the south side.
Onarimon
It was built as the back gate of Zojoji Temple, but it was used exclusively when shoguns visited the temple, so it came to be called "Onarimon". Initially, this gate was located at the current Onarimon intersection, but it was moved to this location when a new road was built to Shiba Park via the Sanmon of Zojoji Temple in Uchisaiwaicho in the Tokyo City Ward Revision Plan in Meiji 25. Together with the Sanmon gate of Zojoji Temple, the Koumon Gate, the Somon and Nitenmon Gate of the Tokugawa Family Cemetery, it escaped the Great Kanto Earthquake and the Pacific War to this day.
Toranomon Kotohira Shrine
It enshrines Emperor Sutoku, the god of Omononushi, and is loved by people for the good luck of world peace. In Manji 3 (1660), Kyogoku Takakazu, the lord of the Marugame Domain in Sanuki Province, ceremonially transferred the spirit of the Kintohiragu Shrine (main shrine) to the Shiba/Mita area, where the clan's residence was at that time. In Enpo 7 (1679), the era of Takatoyo, the shrine was transferred to the current Toranomon, which was the unlucky quarter of Edo Castle. At that time, it was called Kompira Daigongen, but its name was changed to Kotohira Shrine (事比羅神社) in Meiji 2 (1869) and to its current form of Kotohira Shrine (金刀比羅宮) in Meiji 22 (1889). It is widely worshiped as a god of maritime protection, abundant fishing catches, fertility of five grains, promotion of industry, and disaster relief, and is known as one of the famous Togoku shrines. It is also known as the god of marriage, with the Musubi Shrine on the right side of the main shrine. Since the Edo period, it has been a place of fervent prayer for many women seeking a good match, and even now many people come to pray for good luck in finding their match.
Furukawa Funjuku/Minato-machi Bridge
There are a lot of funoyado along the river of Furukawa, and about 20 houseboats are anchored in the boat. The long-established Funoyado "rope" from the Edo period has a houseboat and a fishing boat, and the current pier is directly below the highway.
Genna Christian Heritage
Next to a large rock are a plaque and a monument to the Genna Christians. It was at this site that Iemitsu Tokugawa, the third Edo shogun, had 50 Christians executed in 1623, and where more Christians were executed 15 years later. It was the setting for Shusaku Endo's short story, "Fuda No Tsuji", centered around the monk "Nezumi" (rat) and a protagonist referred to as "Otoko" (man).
Akasaka Palace (the State Guest House)
Akasaka Palace was built in the 42d year of the Meiji Era (1909) as the Palace for the Crown Prince. It was renovated in the 49th year of the Showa Era (1974) and established as the nation's State Guest House. The Palace of Versailles was used as a reference for Akasaka Palace's magnificent exterior, which is based upon the colors white and blue. Akasaka Palace receives many VIPs and has become a venue for summits. It is presently open to the public throughout the year.
Library
The library, which was erected by the Tokugawa shogunate's grant, is a tangible cultural property of Tokyo, with an octagonal wheel in the middle, and a typical library of storehouse. The song version, the original version, and the Korean version of the Tripitaka, which were housed in the museum, were donated to Zojoji Temple and were designated as important cultural properties of the country, and are now in the rear storage.
Katsura-Zaka
In the past, the 蔦蔓 was rife. It is said that the priest who wore the wig died on the trail from Shinagawa.
Keio University/Kaoru Komyamauchi bust
Kaoru Koyamauchi opened the "Tsukiji Small Theater", and after the first performance of the "Naval battle" and "Day of Rest" in June 1949, he brought up actors and introduced many Western plays. One of the busts in Keio University, which was a professor, was built by friends and siblings in December 1958, the 30th anniversary of his death. The yellow leaf of ginkgo in the university is impressive.
Kuwahara Saka
It is one of the place names of Imazato village. There are no special theories about its origins.
Kumano Shrine
In the 10th year of Motowa, the ambulatory Yamagami, the 13th person, was the one who was encouraged to take the Kumano Gondo as Zojoji temple in Tohoku. "Kumano" is "Kumano" and "Yaya" and there are two kinds of names, this shrine has been popular as "Yuya" Gonen.
Ward Office woman statue
In front of the ward office, the Statue of Peace is gently greeted by the hand of Mr. Nozomu Kitmuranishi who reached out to heaven.
Kukuro Kyuzaka
In the Edo period, the ancestors of Ichikimachi Akimoto, Hachiro Saemon, and Kukuro-IX lived and became the Sakō name. There is a gun training field and it is good with the gun slope.
Gold bullion
When you arrive at Tokyo Tower, you will find the Tokyo Tower Building (foot town) and gold bullion in front of the street. The site of the Tokyo Tower was the temple of the gold bullion in the Edo period in the Zen-dera, which was erected by monks and gold bullion in the priest who served in Tokugawa Ieyasu. He was referred to as the "Prime Minister of Black Robe", who also participated in the enactment of various laws, and it is reported that his later years had the power to be called "Temple Daimyo".
Kim Sugiura
Shibaura (present Shiba Park) and Kim Sugiura flourished as fishermen's Village since the Edo period, and it was an important place in "Edomae" as a "kana-ura" to present fish to the Shogun family. Even now, you can old times in the scenery of the town with the houseboat and the Funjuku in the vicinity of Kim Sugiura.
Gyoran Temple
Gyoran is a basket of fish. The principal image of the temple is a bodhisattva Gyoran that carrying the basket with fish in the right hand. It is said that it was shaped based on the story that the Buddha appeared in the age of the Tang Dynasty, and it spread the Dharma while selling the fish put in the bamboo basket.
Gyoran Saka
It was named because there was a temple which enshrined the Gyoran Kannon in the hillside.
Monument to the Fish memorial
There is a thing hitoshio infinite emotion when I wake up the company to fish, and work on the fishery thing and think about the development of industry and contribution to the society earnestly, and to overcome difficulties and look back on the footprints which came to the present. The fish memorial was erected with a deep appreciation that it is thanks to the marine products that there is today.
Beef Narasaka
It was named because the cow which pulled a car with bad road surface was suffered in Atsugi Street which exits from Akasaka to Aoyama. It is also called Sayasasaka.
Ushizaka
It is imagined that a cow car came and went in the ancient traffic route following the Kogai Bridge with the legend of the source and the platinum long person.
Former Kimura-ya
There is a retro-atmosphere building along the intersection when you're at the Shibaura 1-chome intersection. This is the former Kimura-ya building in Taisho 10. Takuya Kimura became the location of the "Love Generation" (Fuji TV), and became famous suddenly.
Kyunogitei (The Former Nogi Residence)
On September 13th, the day of the imperial funeral of Emperor Meiji during the first year of the Taisho Era (1912), General Nogi, a military officer of the Meiji period, and his wife committed suicide at the general's mansion. Before he studied abroad in Germany, the general had been a fashion-conscious person. However, after studying abroad, it is said that he became a military officer unmatched in seriousness. As a general's residence, this mansion is very plain. They say that the mansion created a sensation because it was contrasted with the relative splendor of a stable built of bricks. The inside of the mansion is open to the public every year on September 12th and 13th. Adjacent to the mansion stands Nogi Shrine. In front of the shrine is Nogizaka, which was formerly known as "Yureizaka." It was renamed "Nogizaka," at the same time as General Nogi's funeral, which was held during the first year of the Taisho Era (1912). The Nogi mansion is in Nogi Park. In the park are large cherry trees, which delight visitors every year with their splendid flowers. The Former Nogi Residence is open to the public (September 12th and 13th).