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.
Asanuma Travel
It is a travel agency that specializes in visiting filming locations for movies and dramas. We plan and conduct tours that spotlight celebrities and artists. According to your wishes, such as schedule, time, location location, etc., we will plan a location tour from one person. We offer a wide variety of plans, from familiar walking courses to plans that take a taxi around and plans that include accommodation. Please feel free to contact us.
Toraya Tokyo Midtown Gallery Special Exhibition "White Tea Bowl from the collection of the BANKO archive design museum"
One in four Japan people cite "white" as their favorite color, and white yakimono is used as a matter of course in daily life. However, in the long history of pottery, it was not easy to create "white", and it is a special color that was finally created through the wisdom and ingenuity of potters. In this exhibition, we will focus on white bowl-shaped vessels that have been made around the world for a long time, and introduce teacups that have been used for "tea" in Japan's tea ceremony or that can also be used for "tea" from the collection of the BANKO archive design museum. Image: Annan White Porcelain Ho Hand Tea Bowl ©TADAYUKIMINAMOTO
LIVE ROPPONGI BUZZ
At the foot of Tokyo Tower, in Roppongi at night, there is a cheerful adult hideaway live bar here... It is a place where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city, heal the fatigue of daily life, and give you vitality for tomorrow. Focusing on Western music from the 70s and 80s, the members with rich personalities will deliver a fun stage.
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.
Sengakuji Temple
In the 17th year of Keicho, the famous Soto temple was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu. There are tombs of the Asano family and the graves of 47 Ako Yoshishi, and there are also things related to Ako Yoshishi, such as the "main tax plum". The Yoshishi Festival, which takes place on December 14, the day of the death, is a year-end tradition that attracts many worshippers from all over the country. On April 1~7, the Spring Gishi Festival will also be held.
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?
Notice of start of accepting applications for "The 22nd Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2024"
The Minato City Tourism Photo Contest is held every year with the aim of rediscovering the charm of Minato City through photography, from famous places and old sites in Minato City to seasonal traditions and hidden spots. From October 12, 2024, we will start accepting entries for the "22nd Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2024" in two categories, the general category and the Koshien division (*for junior high and high school students). Winners will receive gorgeous prizes. We are looking forward to receiving many applications! 【Application Period】 Saturday, October 12, 2024 ~ Sunday, January 5, 2025 [Click here for details on application guidelines and application methods] ◎ General Category https://visit-minato.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=65 ◎ Koshien Division (*For junior high and high school students) https://visit-minato.mitte-x.istsw.jp/index.html?cn=99 [New] ◎ Special Area Prize "Shimashobe". Continuing from last year, photos taken in the Izu Islands and Ogasawara Islands will also be awarded! ◎ Theme Award "Bridge". Please submit photos of various "bridges" scattered around Minato City! 【Application Rules】*Excerpt ・The copyright of the submitted work belongs to the photographer. ・The subject of the submitted work (people, buildings, products, etc.) must be submitted after obtaining permission from the right holder at the responsibility of the applicant so that there is no infringement of rights such as portrait rights, copyrights, trademark rights, etc. If the subject is a minor, please obtain the consent of a parent or guardian. ・The award-winning works will be posted on the website and exhibited at facilities in Minato City. In that case, we will announce it under the real name you received at the time of application. [Click here for past prize-winning works] https://visit-minato-city.tokyo/ja-jp/photocontest 【Inquiry】 Minato City Tourism Association Secretariat (Email:infominato1959@gmail.com)
Suntory Museum of Art "The Shape of Confucianism: A Book of the Mind -Confucianism in Japan Art-"
Confucianism is an ethical philosophy that refers to the teachings advocated by Confucius (552/551~479 BC) in China in the 6th century BC and the interpretation of his successors. The idea advocated by Confucius is that the goal is to approach a saint by practicing and practicing the moral view based on the five senses (benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and faith), and the ideal image of a human being who rules the world with virtue is ideal. This kind of thinking is said to have been introduced to Japan in the 4th century, earlier than Buddhism, and was enjoyed as a study in ancient imperial courts to learn what a ruler should be. In the Middle Ages, Confucianism was also important in Zen Buddhist temples because the Song Dynasty introduced Zhuzi (a new Confucian philosophy established by Zhu Xi of the Southern Song Dynasty) to Japan, and Zen monks eagerly studied it. From the early modern period onward, the Edo shogunate, which was based on the principle of civil rule, actively encouraged Confucianism and developed the Yushima Cathedral as its base. Throughout the Edo period, Confucianism was adopted and widely spread throughout Japan, from samurai families to people and children, regardless of status. For example, while the large-scale "Imperial Charts" and "Twenty-Four Filial Drawings" were produced to represent the ideal monarch and decorate the spaces of rulers, the same idea is also alive in the ukiyo-e prints and patterns of personal crafts held by ordinary people. These works show the ideals of the mind sought by the people of that time, that is, the ideas that serve as a reference, and bring fresh awareness to us today. We hope that this exhibition will be an opportunity to reflect on the rich messages that reside in masterpieces of Japan art, just like the "Onko Chishin" (Knowing the New through Sieving) in the Analects. * In order to protect the work, the exhibition will be changed during the exhibition period.