Tour route of must-see spots in Minato-ku, Tokyo (we recommend the use of public transportation)
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to open in mobile. - 1.Zojoji TempleThe Main Temple of Jodo Buddhism. On par with the Kan'ei-ji in Ueno and home to the mausoleum of the Tokugawa Shoguns, it is the resting place of 6 of the warlords, Princess Kazu (Lady Seikan'in-no-miya), and the mothers of the shoguns.Directions
- 2.Tokyo TowerOpened in 1958 (Showa 33), it is a symbol of Tokyo and Japan, which celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2023. It is a comprehensive radio tower with a height of 333 m, and the main deck (150 m high) and top deck (250 m high) located on the side of Mt. Tokyo overlook Mt. Fuji, Mt. Tsukuba, and the capital city of Tokyo, making it a popular spot for tourists not only in Japan but also from all over the world. Along with the "Landmark Lights" that have had such an impact that it can be said that "the night view of Tokyo has changed," and the "Diamond Veil," which was launched on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the opening, the night view of Tokyo is produced with various illuminations. The building "Foot Town" on the ground is a spot where you can play all day long with various events held throughout the year, as well as cafes and souvenir shops. The number of prospects exceeds the population of Japan, and in 2024 (Reiwa 6), the number will exceed 190 million. In June 2013, it became a registered tangible cultural property of Japan.Directions
- 3.Tokyo MidtownTokyo Midtown has a wide variety of places, including shopping centers, office buildings, hotels, art museums, event halls, medical institutions, parking lots, and parks.Directions
- 4.The National Art Center, TokyoThis beautiful spot combines the characteristic museum building created by the late Kisho Kurosawa, a world-renowned architect, and rows of cherry blossom trees outside.Directions
- 5.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.Directions
- 6.Azabujuban ShotengaiThis shopping street extends from Azabujuban Station toward Roppongi, and its history goes all the way back to Japan's Edo era. The street is lined with many long-standing shops, and even though it's located right in the center of the city, it still has that calm, friendly downtown atmosphere that it once had in years past. There are also many rows of newer stores as well that have a stylish ambiance and attract large numbers of shoppers from abroad. The rest spot Patio Juban features a statue of a girl named "Kimi-chan," who watches over the Azabujuban neighborhood.Directions
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