Interest
Somewhat deep and interesting places with history.
Minato City Tourism Information Center
The staff is available in English (Korean depending on the day) and provides information on various sightseeing information, restaurants, transportation, and accommodation in Minato Ward. We also sell goods from the Minato City Tourism Association.
Roppongi Hills
"Roppongi Hills" is an expansive 12.0 hectare site, which is about 8 times the space that Tokyo Dome covers. It features shopping areas and restaurants, as well as art galleries, movie theaters, apartments, offices, a park, and much more. Mori Tower has 52 floors and extends 250m above sea level. It has a 360-degree glass observation deck called "Tokyo City View", and the "Sky Deck" above that offers a wide open space with a complete panoramic view of Tokyo's cityscape.
Tokyo Tower
Opened in 1958, this symbol of Tokyo, and of Japan itself, saw its 60th anniversary back in 2018. Located in Tokyo's Yamanote area, this 333m tall radio tower has both a main deck (150m high) and top deck (250m high) from which you can look out over Mt. Fuji, Mt. Tsukuba, and all of the Tokyo metropolis itself, making it a popular tourist spot not just among the Japanese, but with tourists from all around the world. The tower's 'Landmark Light' is widely acknowledged to have completely transformed Tokyo's nightscape, and together with the 'Diamond Veil' illuminations launched to mark the tower's 50th anniversary, they're able to paint all manner of pictures in Tokyo's night skyline. The tower's 'Foot Town' building is replete with services including cafes and souvenir shops, and also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, making the tower the perfect spot for a fun-filled day trip. The number of visitors to the tower's observation decks has surpassed the total population of Japan, breaking the 180 million people milestone in 2018. In June of 2013 the tower was officially recognized as tangible cultural property of Japan.
Mori Art Museum/Roppongi Hills
The Mori Art Museum is located on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. With a focus on contemporary art, it has various public education programs and exhibition plans that transcend genre, creating a new form of art museum. Other than on Tuesdays, it stays open relatively late, so it can even be enjoyed after work. Visitors may also enter the Tokyo City View observatory with the same ticket.
Okura Shukokan Special Exhibition Okura Gumi Shokai 150th Anniversary Commemorative "Encounters of Great Men: Modern Calligraphy and Words"
150 years ago, in October 1873 (Meiji 6), Okura Gumi Shokai was established by Kihachiro Okura. Okura Gumi Shokai later grew into a large company that was counted as one of the 15 conglomerates. In this exhibition, which marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Okura Gumi Shokai, we will exhibit calligraphy works by the founder, Kihachiro Okura, and Tsuguko Kishichiro, as well as works by great Japanese and Chinese people who interacted in business and literary venues, and will exhibit the exchange between poetry and calligraphy gifts. Kihachiro and Kishichiro were known as patrons who were involved in the establishment and maintenance of the Okura Shukokan Museum, but they valued the connection between public and private, gave gifts of poetry, and held bunga meetings to create their own works. Through his works, you will see the appearance of Okura and his son, who led not only the business world at that time but also the world of bunga. * Some works may be rewound or exhibited. *From 1/1~1/14, we will also have a special exhibition of paintings and crafts from the museum's collection suitable for the New Year.
Tokyo Water Taxi (Odaiba)
There are about 20 docks, the largest in Tokyo. The total number of routes is more than 1000. Use our extensive network to navigate the Water City at your disposal. Like the limousine car, it uses a charter style. You can bring your own food and drink, as well as board with your dog on a leash. Basic Ride（Web） Please specify the dock and time according to the schedule before and after. Shorten blandish layovers and get to your destination without anyone disturbing you — On or off, make your precious day a seamless one. https://marine-taxi.horai.sv/tokyo-water-taxi Custom Ride（Mail） Concierge service for those who are not satisfied with Basic Ride. Please tell us "I want to see such a scene" or "I want to do this". https://water-taxi.tokyo/taxi-tours/
Sky Hop Bus
A sightseeing route bus that connects sightseeing spots in the city center and operates mainly in open bus vehicles with free hop-on hop-off. It is one of the major tourism contents called "hop-on hop-off bus" in major overseas cities. It connects major sightseeing spots without changing trains, and from the open seats of the open bus, you can feel the atmosphere of the city different from usual, and you can enjoy the transportation itself. It is equipped with a voice guidance system in seven languages, including Japanese and English, and is multilingual. Reservations are not required for buses, and you can get on from each bus stop. You can use it as soon as you think of it, and you can enjoy sightseeing tours at your own pace. In Minato Ward, you can get on the bus from two locations: Tokyo Tower Bus Stop, Tokyo Prince Hotel and Zojoji Bus Stop.
Sky Hop Bus
A sightseeing route bus that connects sightseeing spots in the city center and operates mainly in open bus vehicles with free hop-on hop-off. It is one of the major tourism contents called "hop-on hop-off bus" in major overseas cities. It connects major sightseeing spots without changing trains, and from the open seats of the open bus, you can feel the atmosphere of the city different from usual, and you can enjoy the transportation itself. It is equipped with a voice guidance system in seven languages, including Japanese and English, and is multilingual. Reservations are not required for buses, and you can get on from each bus stop. You can use it as soon as you think of it, and you can enjoy sightseeing tours at your own pace. In Minato Ward, you can get on the bus from two locations: Tokyo Tower Bus Stop, Tokyo Prince Hotel and Zojoji Bus Stop.
Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Shimbashi Store
Tamiya Plastic Model Factory Shimbashi store is tamiya's official shop on Akarenga Street in Shimbashi. On the shop floor on the first floor above ground and the first basement floor, we have prepared more than 6,000 kinds of items currently released by Tamiya. Scale model, radio control model, mini 4WD, from pre-assembled models and fine parts, paints and tools, original goods such as Tamiya T-shirt, a variety of lineups can be enjoyed just by looking at it. Choose your favorite items while chatting with family and friends. At Modelers Square on the second floor, various events such as mini 4WD and radio control model competitions, craft classes, model making courses, and promodeller talk shows are held. We also provide a private service.
Yakatabune Nowayasu
The new large houseboat departing from Hamamatsu-cho in the center of the city goes around the Sumida River where you can feel the tradition from Edo and the bay area which goes at the forefront of the world. English-speaking staff are enrolled so that customers from overseas can fully enjoy it. You can also watch the fireworks display from the houseboat. On board, you can taste traditional Edo-mae cuisine using plenty of ingredients purchased in Tsukiji and Toyosu, a market where Japanese delicacies gather. With the night view of Tokyo from the water and delicious Japanese food, you can feel the real pleasure of sightseeing in Tokyo to your heart's content. We also arrange a wide range of entertainment, from geisha to comedy. Please enjoy cherry blossom viewing in spring, fireworks in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, year-end party and New Year's party in winter, and events of the four seasons together with the scenery of Edo and seasonal dishes from Yakatabune. From 10 chartered people, the day of operation of the shared boat is our website ( http://www.nawayasu.com/ Please check.
The Okura Tokyo
"Okura Prestige Tower", a high-rise building that incorporates a Japanese accent in the sophistication and dynamism of Tokyo, and the middle-class building "Okura", which weaves the essence of Japanese beauty everywhere and provides hospitality tailored to each person This luxury hotel consists of two buildings of the Heritage Wing.
Royal Indian Dining
Traditional north indian food, Halal meal and good cost performance party menu.
Tokyo Water Taxi (Hi-NODE)
There are about 20 docks, the largest in Tokyo. The total number of routes is more than 1000. Use our extensive network to navigate the Water City at your disposal. Like the limousine car, it uses a charter style. You can bring your own food and drink, as well as board with your dog on a leash. Basic Ride（Web） Please specify the dock and time according to the schedule before and after. Shorten blandish layovers and get to your destination without anyone disturbing you — On or off, make your precious day a seamless one. https://marine-taxi.horai.sv/tokyo-water-taxi Custom Ride（Mail） Concierge service for those who are not satisfied with Basic Ride. Please tell us "I want to see such a scene" or "I want to do this". https://water-taxi.tokyo/taxi-tours/
Tokyo Water Taxi (Tennozu Pier)
There are about 20 docks, the largest in Tokyo. The total number of routes is more than 1000. Use our extensive network to navigate the Water City at your disposal. Like the limousine car, it uses a charter style. You can bring your own food and drink, as well as board with your dog on a leash. Basic Ride（Web） Please specify the dock and time according to the schedule before and after. Shorten blandish layovers and get to your destination without anyone disturbing you — On or off, make your precious day a seamless one. https://marine-taxi.horai.sv/tokyo-water-taxi Custom Ride（Mail） Concierge service for those who are not satisfied with Basic Ride. Please tell us "I want to see such a scene" or "I want to do this". https://water-taxi.tokyo/taxi-tours/
Tokyo Water Taxi (Shinagawa Disaster Prevention Pier)
There are about 20 docks, the largest in Tokyo. The total number of routes is more than 1000. Use our extensive network to navigate the Water City at your disposal. Like the limousine car, it uses a charter style. You can bring your own food and drink, as well as board with your dog on a leash. Basic Ride（Web） Please specify the dock and time according to the schedule before and after. Shorten blandish layovers and get to your destination without anyone disturbing you — On or off, make your precious day a seamless one. https://marine-taxi.horai.sv/tokyo-water-taxi Custom Ride（Mail） Concierge service for those who are not satisfied with Basic Ride. Please tell us "I want to see such a scene" or "I want to do this". https://water-taxi.tokyo/taxi-tours/
Tokyo Water Taxi (Tamachi Disaster Prevention Pier)
There are about 20 docks, the largest in Tokyo. The total number of routes is more than 1000. Use our extensive network to navigate the Water City at your disposal. Like the limousine car, it uses a charter style. You can bring your own food and drink, as well as board with your dog on a leash. Basic Ride（Web） Please specify the dock and time according to the schedule before and after. Shorten blandish layovers and get to your destination without anyone disturbing you — On or off, make your precious day a seamless one. https://marine-taxi.horai.sv/tokyo-water-taxi Custom Ride（Mail） Concierge service for those who are not satisfied with Basic Ride. Please tell us "I want to see such a scene" or "I want to do this". https://water-taxi.tokyo/taxi-tours/
Hi-NODE (High Node)
Hi-NODE is a new facility facing Tokyo Bay that connects regions and regions, people and people, and now and the future. A lawn plaza surrounded by trees, a café and restaurant with a terrace overlooking the sea, and a bridge connecting sunrise to bamboo turf in fantastic light at night. Surrounded by the sea, although it is located in the city, this Hi-NODE creates a new relationship between the seaand the living.
Tokyo City View
The observation deck on the 52nd floor of Mori Tower that rises over Roppongi Hills is located almost in the center of central Tokyo. Despite this, there is nothing blocking the view from here, providing you with a 360-degree dynamic view of the scenery.
Nezu Museum
Established in 1945, the museum houses 7000 items, mainly antique works, and teaware collected by the first generation businessman, Kaiichiro Nezu (founder of Tobu Railway). The garden, with a tea room, is known as one of the quietest and excellent gardens in Tokyo, taking advantage of the natural atmosphere, incorporating the mountain stream that runs on a slope. You can enjoy the changing leaves in the garden in the fall.
Enjoy a happy time surrounded by the sky, the sea and the smile with your friends (Anniversary Cruise)
We can arrange cruisers of various sizes (2 to 600 people capacity) that are ideal for Tokyo Bay cruises according to your purpose, budget and number of people. Total coordination of chartered cruising in Tokyo Bay and Yokohama. Please leave all the special surprises to the anniversary cruise to the production that there is a variety of food and beverages and the transfer. Tokyo Bay charter cruising to forget everyday life is a vacation space at the moment of riding... If you can rent out to your precious friends at a casual price and create memories you will never forget for a lifetime... It's an anniversary, isn't it? With the dreams and ideals of many people, we sail on a Tokyo Bay cruise 24 hours a day. In addition to Japanese, English and Chinese are also available. How about cruising as a new staple of Tokyo tourism?
Minato Science Museum 2023 Winter Special Exhibition "Evolving!? Dinosaur Research Exhibition"
With the development of science and technology, new facts about dinosaurs are being published one after another. In this special exhibition, we will introduce "new science and technology related to dinosaur research" that is rarely seen, including fossil replicas. Here are the four main ones: (1) "Laser-excited fluorescence method" in which fossils are irradiated with a high-power laser to look at soft tissues (2) "CT scan" to see the internal structure of a block of fossilized stones (3) A "3D printer" that enables speedy research by 3D scanning fossils at the excavation site and sending the data. (4) Scanning electron microscope, which is also used to estimate the color of the body In addition to exhibiting a full-body skeleton replica of the powerful "Allosaurus", messages from dinosaur researchers, and the forefront of dinosaur research! There is also a reproduction of the fossil excavation site. We look forward to seeing you there!
Grimm's Fairy Tales that Everyone Doesn't Know ~Hints of "How to Live" from Lore~
[Face-to-face course] Many Grimm's fairy tales depict growing up in the midst of trials. Let's come into contact with a world view that we do not know, broaden our horizons, and look for hints for surviving in the present. Why don't you open the door of Grimm together? 【Lecturer】Hisako Ohno He is a professor at Toyo University. Ph.D. (Literature). Specializes in German literature and traditional literature. Forests and witches in Grimm's fairy tales, otherworldly research, and illustrated research for picture books. His major publications include "Grimm in the Black Forest: German Folklore" (Ikubundo, single author), "Color Illustrated Commentary: The Door to Grimm" (Kensei Publishing, editor), "20 Stories to Tell Your Children" and "20 Stories to Learn with Animals" (Takahashi Shoten, supervised book).
Minato City Minato Library Collaborative Project "Tour" Collecting Fortune Around the Shiba District!
From November 1, Reiwa 5 to February 29, Reiwa 6, Minato Library will be closed for large-scale renovation. In order to allow people to continue learning and touching books even during the closure period, we will hold a stamp rally around specialized libraries and museums in the Shiba area, which are assets of knowledge. Those who collect stamps and keywords around the seven target museums, and those who answer the quiz will receive original goods from each museum according to the number of achievements as a lucky prize. The "Stamp Rally Mount" for collecting stamps will be distributed at each museum. In addition, tours will be held at several museums during the exhibition period. For details, please refer to the following URL. https://www.lib.city.minato.tokyo.jp/j/topic.html?id=766 【Eligibility】 Anyone 【Target Buildings】 1. BIC Library ( http://www.jspmi.or.jp/biclibrary/ ） 2. Aviation Library ( https://www.aero.or.jp/culture/library/ ） 3. Sankang Library ( https://sanko-bunka-kenkyujo.or.jp/ ） 4. Human Rights Library ( https://www.jinken-library.jp/ ） 5. Tokyo Metropolitan Human Rights Plaza ( https://www.tokyo-hrp.jp/ 6. Minato Science Museum ( https://minato-kagaku.tokyo/ ） 7. Minato Library ( https://www.lib.city.minato.tokyo.jp/j/index.html ） 【Organizer and Contact】 Minato City Library (03-3437-6621) Caution The Minato Library will be completely closed during the month of November. Telephone calls will also be closed during November, so please contact the Sankang Library or BIC Library for inquiries during this period. In addition, from December to February, a temporary window will be set up. ・Sankang Library (03-3431-6073) ・BIC Library (03-3434-8255)
Suntory Museum of Art "400 Years of Death Commemorative Special Exhibition: Daimyo Chajin Oda Yurakusai"
Oda Nobunaga's younger brother, Oda Yurakusai (Nagamasu, 1547~1621), survived the war-torn world by serving the three emperors of Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu, and was also a deep lover of the tea ceremony. Starting with the national treasure tea room "Nyoan" built in the Shoden-in Temple, the head of Kenninji Temple in Kyoto, the aesthetic sense of Yurakusai is alive and well in the modern tea ceremony and is considered a norm. On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Oda Yurakusai's death, this exhibition introduces the temple treasures of Shoden Eigen-in, a temple related to Yurakusai, and approaches the rare figure of Yurakusai from the masterpieces of tea utensils and letters related to Yurakusai. * In order to protect the works, the exhibition will be changed during the exhibition period.
Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art 20th Anniversary Exhibition / 100th Anniversary of the Second Main Building of the Imperial Hotel "Frank Lloyd Wright: Architecture that Connects the World"
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867–1959), master of modern American architecture. Wright, known for his work on the Kaufmann House and the Guggenheim Museum, is an architect with deep ties to Japan, having worked on the second main building of the Imperial Hotel (now partially relocated and preserved in the Museum Meiji-mura) and Jiyu Gakuen, and is also an ardent ukiyo-e lover. In 2012, the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation transferred more than 50,000 materials, including drawings, to the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Avery Architecture and Art Library at Columbia University. Based on the results of this research, this exhibition is co-curated by Ken Tadashi Oshima (Professor at the University of Washington) and Jennifer Gray (Vice President of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation and Director of the Taliesin Institute) in Japan and the United States, and reveals Wright's pioneering activities that have always been pioneering in interacting with diverse cultures centered on the Imperial Hotel. Please enjoy a number of exquisite and brilliant drawings. Wright's global perspective, which has been active across the globe, should resonate with today's challenges of the 21st century and serve as a proposal for the future.