Sightseeing
Amazing tourist attractions that are a must-see when visiting Minato Ward.
Juban Inari Shrine
The 2 shrines of Suehiro Shrine and Takecho Inari Shrine merged after the war and it was renamed Juban Inari Shrine. The original shrine was said to have been founded more than a millennia ago. As it was conferred with the Amulet of Fire Protection from the legend of the Frog Pond, the frog talismans are very popular. In November, they have the Festival of the Rooster, the only one in Minato district, and many people come looking for rakes. In the Pilgrimage of the 7 Gods of Maritime Fortune during the New Year, it becomes a pilgrimage site for the Treasure Ship.
Sealine Tokyo Inc.
A restaurant cruise in the Tokyo Bay. Their ship the 'Symphony' was the first restaurant ship to begin operating in Tokyo Bay back in 1989. These days they have 2 ships in service, 365 days a year, providing guests a venue to celebrate their important occasions. The service's unique route travels through the Rainbow Bridge, and visits the Tokyo Gate Bridge, Maihama, and Narita Airport. The heart route has garnered attention as a popular cruise for couples.
Karasumori Shrine
In the third year of Tenkei (940), Taira no Masakado initiated a revolt. He prayed for victory at the Inari shrine, where Hidesato Fujiwara, a man famous for his centipede extermination tale, happened to be. Soon after, a white fox arrived and left with Hidesato an arrow fletched with white feathers. Wielding the arrow, Hidesato swiftly suppressed the revolt. Just as he paid respects to the deity at the shrine, the white fox appeared in his dreams and informed him that the place where sacred crows gathered was a sanctuary. In exact resemblance to the dream, the place where crows had gathered around was where Karasumori Inari was built on. We give out special red seals according to festivals and seasonal events to make your homage here memorable. The hours during which when we hand out these red seals change regularly, so please check our official website or @Koikichi_K on Twitter.
Azabu Hikawa Shrine/Sailor Moon/Sendai Clan date Mr. Yukari Inari/Bishamonten
In the year 938 of Tenkei, Seiwa Genji's father, Minamoto-no-moto, and Asomi (the original Tsukunai) was established in the Pine (now Azabu-A-pine) of the Musashi-shima-gu-mori shallow cloth crown in the eastern conquest when the Amkei rebellion was calmed down. Azabu Hikawa Co., Ltd. was able to pray for the easy delivery of the three generals, Hidetadada, and the birth of the Edo Tokugawa Shogun, who also saw Mt. Fuji. In addition, the fifth general, Tsunayoshi, and the birth mother and Katsura Chang-in were also revered. In the Meiji era, there was a 繫 with Arisugawa miya Prince. In the Showa era, the wooden shrine was burnt down in the war, and it was rebuilt with the design of the leading person of reinforced concrete engineering in 1948 and Mr. Abe. Today, there are many visitors from overseas as the Holy Land of anime Sailor Moon.
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine
One of the ten shrines of Tokyo. Founded in 951 (Tenryaku 5), the current shrine was built in 1729 (Kyoho 14), on the orders of the 8th Tokugawa shogun of the Edo era, Yoshimune. Since then it miraculously escaped being damaged in the Great Kanto Earthquake and is designated as a Tokyo cultural property that exists as it did during its original construction. The grounds include great numbers of Edo era sights, from natural monuments to torii gates, stone lion-dog guardians, hanging lanterns and more. It is well known as a marriage shrine, with many weddings held there.
Tokyo Port Pier Co., Ltd.
Takeshiba Passenger Terminal (Minato-ku) Takeshiba passenger terminal is also used as a gateway to the Izu-Ogasawara islands, as well as a restaurant ship and landing area. The office building, the hotel, and the restaurant are integrated with the maritime park by the Takeshiba Wharf resumption business, and it is crowded as a hydrophilic space where a lot of people can stroll and eat while enjoying the scenery of the sea.
Dentsu Shiki Theater [Umi]
The theater is the center of Shiodome Sio site, a commercial facility lined with restaurants and shops, between Tokyo and Ginza to Hamamatsucho. It is located in the cultural facilities of the Dentsu head office building "Caletta Shiodome". The musical "Mamma Meer!" In December, 2002. The number of seats is approximately 1,200.
Zenpukuji/Willow Wells
Zenpukuji is one of the oldest temples in Tokyo, which was founder as a Azabu mountain in the east to imitate the Koyasan of the West, in order to spread the Shingon sect to the Kanto region, Kukai in the Heian period. During the Kamakura period, the Shinran on the way from Echigo to Kamirakui stayed in Zenpukuji. At the end of the Edo period, Townsend Harris and the following Legation members were welcomed as the First Minister of the United States. In the precincts, various ruins and cultural properties such as "Willow Well", "reverse Ginkgo (National Natural Monument)", "Harris Monument", "Tomb of Fukuzawa Yukichi Okina" are preserved. Also, in front of the bronze statue of Shinran, there is a monument of the "Koji snowstorm" which carved the lyrics of "Hymn of Love".
The first American envoy of the lodging house/Zenpukuji
In June, Ansei Harris arrived from Shimoda as the first American minister. There is a monument of Harris built by the Japan-U. S. Society of Showa 11. In addition, the record of the Temple monk at the time "Subsumi Mini Strayoyado Chronicle" (district designation) is left.
"The 23rd Minato City Tourism Photo Contest 2025" Prize-winning Works Exhibition
This is the Minato Ward Sightseeing Photo Contest that celebrated its 23rd anniversary with the aim of rediscovering the charm of Minato Ward through photography, from famous places and historical sites in Minato Ward, from seasonal traditions to hidden spots. We are looking for works in two categories: the "General Division" and the "Photocon Koshien Division" for junior high and high school students. We will exhibit 23 winning works selected by a judging committee chaired by photographer Mineko Orisaku. [Image] General Category Gold Award "Tokyo Tower Mrs.ver!!" Koichiro Hiruta
Minato Ward Cultural Properties Town Walking Tour 2nd "Diplomacy"
Edo reminiscence through Minato Ward's cultural properties ~Exploring the spirit and mechanisms that have supported 260 years of peace~ This tour is a total of 5 town walking tours of Minato Ward's cultural properties with the theme of Edo. Starting from the question, "Why was Ieyasu able to build peace for 260 years?", students will deepen their learning while touring cultural properties in Minato Ward. An experiential historical walk where you can experience the ideas and systems of the Edo period while walking around the city. Why don't you relive the "story of the town" created by people in the Edo period through the cultural properties of Minato Ward? ~Town Walking Tour Details~ Date: 3/22/2026 (Sun.) 15:30-17:30 (Gathering 15:20) Implementation details: Follow in the footsteps of Korean correspondents and diplomatic envoys Course details: Takanawa Gateway Station South Gate → Tozenji → Takanawa Okido Ruins → Move to the Toei Subway Asakusa Line "Sengakuji ⇒ Shimbashi" → Takanawa Tsutsuke Reproduction Monument (Shimbashi SL Plaza) → Go to Yurikamome "Shimbashi ⇒ Shibaura Pier" → Shibaura Pier Park → Cross the Rainbow Bridge on foot (about 25 minutes) → Shinagawa Daiba (3rd and 6th Daiba) Meeting place: In front of the south ticket gate of Takanawa Gateway Station on the JR Yamanote Line Meeting address: 〒108-0075 Konan 2-1-220, Minato-ku, Tokyo Participation fee: Free 【Application Details】 Application period: 2/25/2026 (Wed.) 9:30 - 3/12/2026 (Thu.) 18:00 Capacity: 20 people *Please check the following URL for applications and schedules for the third and subsequent town walking tours. https://www.hot-link.jp/index.php/minato/edo/tour (If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.) ●Inquiries about applications and sites Minato Ward Edo Cultural Co-creation Council (operated by Hankyu Kotsu Co., Ltd.) TEL : 03-6745-1866 [ 9:30~18:00 / Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays ]
Minato City Cultural Properties Seminar 2nd "Diplomacy"
Reliving Edo through Minato Ward's Cultural Properties ~ Exploring the spirit and mechanism that has supported 260 years of peace Using the cultural assets that live in Edo as clues, we will decipher the spirit and mechanism of Edo through five themes. The second "diplomacy" The diplomacy of the Tokugawa shogunate was not a closed system of "isolation", but a diplomacy that was skillfully managed to protect peace. Trade in Nagasaki, diplomatic relations through Tsushima and Satsuma. The symbol of this is the Korean correspondent, who was responsible for courtesy and cultural exchange. Tokugawa's attitude showed dignity around Zojoji Temple to other countries, his determination to protect it in Shinagawa Daiba, and his determination to discuss it at the Akabane Reception Center. Using the cultural assets remaining in Edo as a clue, we will decipher the Tokugawa peace ideas and mechanisms from the perspective of "diplomacy". 〜Seminar Details〜 Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026 14:00~15:00 (Reception 13:30~) Application period: February 25, 2026 (Wednesday) 9:30 ~ March 12, 2026 (Thursday) 18:00 Venue: KHD Tokyo Building (Shimbashi) 2nd Floor Seminar Room Venue address: 〒105-0004 3-3-9 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo KHD Tokyo Building 2nd floor Access: 5-minute walk from Exit A1 of Uchisaiwaicho Station on the Toei Mita Line / 6-minute walk from Karasumi Exit of Shimbashi Station on JR Lines Capacity: 30 people Participation fee: Free *Please check the following URL for applications and seminar schedules after the third session. https://hot-link.jp/index.php/minato/edo/seminar ●Inquiries about applications and sites Minato Ward Edo Cultural Co-creation Council (operated by Hankyu Kotsu Co., Ltd.) TEL : 03-6745-1866 [ 9:30~17:30 / Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays ]
The National Art Center "Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith
Pablo Picasso, Reading, 1932, Musée national Picasso-Paris, installation view at the Musée national Picasso-Paris, 2023 © Vinciane Lebrun/Voyez-Vous, courtesy of the Musée National Picasso-Paris. © 2025-Succession Pablo Picasso-BCF (JAPAN) Inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), one of the leading artists of the 20th century, in the collection of the Musée National Picasso-Paris, Paul Smith, a British designer known for his traditional tailoring and playful use of colors, has designed the layout of the venue. The venue, which was created with free ideas, from the use of colors, wallpaper, decorations, and patterns, is full of colorfulness and fun, just like the clothes and accessories designed by Paul Smith. Approximately 80 works, including Portrait of a Man, which represents Picasso's early years, to Paul in the Dress of Arlecan, will be exhibited in a loose chronological order. This exhibition is part of the special exhibition "Picasso Celebration: The Collection In a New Light!" held in Paris in 2023 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Picasso's death. It is an international traveling exhibition based on. ■Event Overview Exhibition Title: Picasso, through the Eyes of Paul Smith Venue: The National Art Center, Tokyo Special Exhibition Gallery 2E (7-22-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo) Dates: June 10, 2026 (Wed) ~ September 21, 2026 (Mon) Closed: Every Tuesday *However, the museum will be open on Tuesday, August 11 and closed on Wednesday, August 12. Opening hours: 10:00~18:00 *Until 20:00 every Friday and Saturday *Admission until 30 minutes before closing Contact: (+81)47-316-2772 (Hello Dial) Organizers: The National Art Center, Tokyo, Musée National Picasso-Paris, Nikkei Inc.
Tokyo Joypolis
Tokyo Joypolis is one of the largest indoor theme parks in Japan. You can enjoy an extraordinary experience in a futuristic space based on the concept of "digital real" that fuses "digital and real". There are more than 20 types of attractions, including screaming such as the most popular "Halfpipe Tokyo", horror and shooting. Although it is indoors, we have a full-fledged roller coaster and many attractions that can only be enjoyed here. In addition, since it is indoors, it is not affected by the weather and temperature outside, and you can enjoy it comfortably all year round.
Minato City Tourist Information Center (Tokyo Tower Foot Town)
The multilingual staff can provide information on various tourist attractions, restaurants, transport and accommodation in Minato Ward.
Shinagawa Central Garden
Shinagawa Central Garden is the name of a vast pedestrian space with a width of about 45 m, a length of about 400 m, and an area of about 2 ha that extends from north to south between the buildings of Shinagawa Intercity and Shinagawa Grand Commons in the development area of the Shinagawa Station East Exit District Redevelopment District Plan. In the Central Garden, various events such as film festivals and alcohol events are held depending on the season. In the Central Garden, there are seven objects inspired by the nature of Shinagawa, such as the Shinagawa coast and the cherry blossoms of Gotenyama, and you can enjoy the greenery and objects. In addition, the sky over the Central Garden is a route for planes taking off and arriving at Haneda Airport, and some people take pictures with the planes reflected in the glass of Shinagawa Intercity, making it a small photo spot.
Falconer-nabe Akaba
Traditional duck course meal using falconer pot Since the iron plate that is forged by the swordsmith beats the steel and the mass is larger than the size of the "falconer pot", when heated with white charcoal, a considerable amount of heat is stored in the pot. BYO (bring-in) bottles such as wine are allowed (carry-on fee: ¥3,000 per bottle of 750ml or less, ¥6,000 per bottle of 1800ml or less)
Hibiya Shrine
Hibiya Shrine is the guardian of Japan's leading business district and media center. The deity of Hibiya Shrine enshrines the god of Ise's Shinto shrine Geku, Toyoe Okami and the four pillars of The Exorcism That Exorcises Impurities. We accept various prayers and prayers, from worship and exorcism of life rituals to business trip festivals. Please feel free to contact us.
Azabu Nanbuzaka Church
He began his activities in the 1910s and was officially established as a church in 1920. Since the establishment of the church, it has operated the attached Nanasaka Kindergarten. The church, built in 1933, was designed by W.M. Voriz, who came to Japan as a missionary. It is made in a multilayered manner taking advantage of the conditions of slope, and the first floor is a kindergarten and the second floor is a chapel. The walls and auditoriums of the interior of the chapel, designed by Voriz, are still preserved. Adjacent to the German Embassy, Arisugawa Palace Memorial Park is in front of you. Some people visit the church while visiting the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library in the park.
Panasonic Shiodome Museum of Art
We hold special exhibitions on themes such as "architecture and housing" and "crafts and design" that are deeply related to Panasonic's company business. He is also known for his collection by Georges Eau, and during his opening, he can see his work at the Eau Gallery.
Minato City Center for Traditional Culture
Built in 1936, it is the last wooden geisha call-office building still remaining in Tokyo, and it is a Designated Tangible Cultural Property of Minato City. It was opened in April 2020 with the aim of passing down traditional culture and promoting the local community. Please come visit us!
Diplomatic Archives, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
*The museum will be temporarily closed Reiwa tuesday, January 12, 2011 to the time being to combat the new coronal infection. For details, please refer to the facility website. ※ Diplomatic historical materials since the end of the Edo shogunate have been preserved and released. In the annex exhibition room, we hold permanent exhibitions of historical materials, mainly from the end of the Edo period to the end of World War II, and regularly hold special exhibitions and special exhibitions with a specific theme.
Tokyo Midtown Design Hub
It is a base of the design network operated by three organizations responsible for design promotion, function, and research and education. We connect people through exhibitions and seminars that present a perspective on the lives and society of the next generation, and think about the future together through design.
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Museum of Marine Sciences
Museum on the Shinagawa campus of the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology. The main building displays samples of stuffed marine life and skeletons, including sea turtles, lobsters, crabs, and otters, as well as fishing gear and models of training ships. In the whale gallery, a 17 m long complete skeleton of a North Pacific right whale is also on display. * Reservations are required for field trips. To make a booking, please see our website.
Minato city-established Minato Science Museum
This new science museum opened in June 2020. It has a laboratory with workshops on programming, science experiments, and permanent exhibition corner (free) where you can discover science in our everyday life. The planetarium hall is equipped with an Orpheus projector that projects 8 million stars against a concurrent 4K video background. Television programs like the in-house original 'Minato's time and a walk under the starry skies' that allow rediscovery of Minato's charm are showed in the planetarium. It also screens 'A 1.38 billion light year-journey across deep space', narrated by Minato's tourism embassador Akemi Masuda. Along with the hourly screenings, you can enjoy a lively storytelling from planetarium curators about astronomy. It is situated in the town center 4 minutes of walking from Toranomon Hills station, so why not give this place a visit? The Japanese Meteorological Agency and meteorology museum are in the same building.