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Minato City Guide Tourist spot ※More tourist spots are listed on the back of this map. Shiba Daijingu 1 MAP F-5 www.shibadaijingu.com/ An old shrine that was constructed in the middle of the Heian Period. Shiba Park 2 MAP E-5 One of Japan's oldest public parks. It is a place in Tokyo for relaxation and refreshment. Mori Art Museum 3 MAP C-4 https://www.mori.art.museum/en/ This international art museum, which focuses primarily on modern art, is located on the 53rd oor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. In addition to running its own exhibitions designed from unique perspectives, Mori Art Museum also stages diverse array of programs that includes collection exhibits and the showcasing of video works.The museum is open until 10 P.M. (5 P.M. on Tuesdays). 4 Monuments presented by the embassies of 12 countries MAP D-4 Here, there are monuments presented by the neighboring embassies. A sight unique to a neighborhood with many embassies. Statue of Kimi-chan 5 MAP D-5 A statue commemorating Kimi-chan, the model for the children's song "Red Shoes". Tourist spot ※More tourist spots are listed on the back of this map. 6 United Church of Christ in Japan 7 Nogi-jinja Shrine 8 Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Branch Temple 9 Nezu Museum 10 Happo-en 11 Shibaura-minami Futo Park 12 Odaiba Marine Park Ando Memorial Chapel MAP C-2 MAP D-2 MAP B-3 MAP B-7 MAP F-8 MAP H-9 http://www.toyokawainari-tokyo.jp/ http://www.nezu-muse.or.jp/ http://www.happo-en.com/ MAP C-5 The shrine honoring General Nogi A marine park below the Rainbow A seaside beach park on Tokyo Bay An irreplaceable church that was erected in and his wife. The former residence This is the only direct branch of the Toyokawa Inari (Myogon-ji This location houses a collection of Japanese The name of Happo-en comes from it being a garden Bridge where views of both the where beach fun can be enjoyed. 1917 before the Great Kanto Earthquake and of General Nogi is also nearby. temple), located in Toyokawa, Aichi Prefecture. It began with the and Western art gathered and preserved by the that is beautiful when viewed from eight directions Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay are still stands today . This church is made of stone worship of an image of the Dakinishinten by Ooka Tadasuke, also rst Nezu Kaichiro, a prominent businessman. (happo). The facility is currently used as a wedding or available. (Oya Stone), a rare sight in Tokyo. known as Ooka Echizen, at his mansion. Events are held annually at the View works from a variety of genres, which vary banquet hall, but the garden is open to the public. temple, including in February for setsubun-e and in November for by exhibition, including paintings, ceramics The viewing of cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and okomori-e. and more. The huge garden is also a must-see. seasonal owers can be enjoyed. Looking up at Tokyo Tower, the symbol of Tokyo Neighborhoods with an international feel Home to many shops at the forefront of fashion Shiba/Shimbashi Azabu/Roppongi Aoyama/Akasaka 360° Minato City Promotion Movie Tokyo Tower Roppongi Hills Shimbashi SL Square MAP G-3 Roppongi Intersection MAP C-3 Akasaka Sacas MAP D-2 Omotesando MAP A-2 Free! MAP E-4 Shimbashi SL Plaza is frequently used for [Tokyo City View & Sky Deck] This busy intersection is located close to Exit 3 of Tokyo sacas.net/ The fashionable area around Omotesando Station is www.tokyotower.co.jp/ person-on-the-street television interviews. Shimbashi Station MAP C-4 Metro Roppongi Station. The area bustles with large Centered around the Akasaka Biz Tower, this large dotted with luxury brand shops, trendy commercial The 333m tall symbol of displays a steam locomotive and was the starting point for www.roppongihills.com/ numbers of young people and foreigners from daytime entertainment facility is also home to the TBS Broadcast complexes and open-air cafés. Tokyo. The main deck, which railway construction in Japan. A famous eating and drinking Though the building is located in roughly the city center, the until late into the night. Center, a rental street can be found under the train tracks near the plaza, observation decks on the 52nd and 53rd oors of the Roppongi Published by the Tourism Policy Subsection, Industry and stands 150 meters above the housing complex, Community Promotion Support Department, Minato City which is 1-5-25 Shibakoen, Minato-ku ground, features a glass area Hills Mori Tower (Roppongi Hills) are free of obstruction by the Mynavi BLITZ Phone: 03-3578-2111 (main line) FAX 03-3578-2559 crowded Cooperation: Minato Travel & Tourism Association of the wooden oor called other structures, oering a dynamic 360-degree view. Akasaka, the TBS Message from the Mayor Publication date: January 2020, 10th edition with the “Skywalk Window.” Don’t Akasaka ACT Minato City is working towards protecting plantlife and reducing garbage. miss the stunning night views people Theater, oering Hello, everyone. My name is Masaaki Takei, Publication number 31084-3245 from the 250-meter-high top stopping events, plays, Mayor of Minato City. in after deck. music, food, and w o r k Please take this map with you as you enjoy Minato City, more. World Trade every an attractive, international city that balances history, Center Building day. culture and modernity, using your ve senses. Tokyo Midtown MAP C-3 [Seaside Top] Aoyama Cemetery MAP B-3 I sincerely look forward to seeing you here. MAP G-4 Arisugawanomiya Memorial Park www.tokyo-midtown.com/jp MAP F-5 Caretta Shiodome Features the graves of MAP B-5 A complex with approximately 130 shops including www.wtcbldg.co.jp/ www.caretta.jp/ many people of With an area of approximately 6.7 dining, fashion, and An observatory on the A viewing spot on the notability from the ha, this building served as the interior furnishings. It is Museum (art/natural history/documentation) Movie theater/hall/theatre/aquarium 40th oor of a 152m tall 46th oor. Panoramic modern history of suburban residence of the Nanbu an ideal blend of building. Both Tokyo views of the Rainbow Japan. This spot is Toraya Akasaka Gallery Yakult Hall Morioka-han. It subsequently spacious greenery—an (Exhibitions are held sporadically.) MAP G-4 Tower and Roppongi Hills Bridge and Odaiba are The National Art Center, Tokyo known for its gorgeous MAP D-2 Yakult Head Oce Building became the property of oasis in the middle of 4-9-22, Akasaka 1-1-19, Higashi-Shimbashi are visible at the same available. MAP C-3 cherry blossoms, Arisugawanomiya, who gifted it an urban center—and Chushingura 03-3408-4121 03-3574-7255 time. The bay area is also www.nact.jp/ which people come to Shotaro Akiyama Photo Art The Dentsu Shiki Theatre UMI in 1934. This quiet park retains cultural facilities such as visible below. An art museum with a beautiful, wave-like curved glass view from near and far. Museum MAP B-3 MAP G-4 the look and atmosphere of the the Suntory Museum of remembering history as time passes on 4-18-9, Minami-Aoyama 1-8-2, Higashi-Shimbashi exterior designed by the late Kisho Kurokawa. 03-3405-8578 0570-008-110 daimyo gardens. Art, which boasts some (Shiki Theatre Company Tokyo Oce) In Minato City, there are many places related to Museum of Beni 3,000 works. MAP B-3 Nissho Hall Ginkgo Avenue Chushingura that still exist. Chushingura continues to K’s Minami-Aoyama Building 1F MAP E-3 MAP F-5 Torii-zaka MAP C-4 be popular among Japanese people through period 6-6-20, Minami-Aoyama 2-9-16, Toranomon Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Gardens in Jingu Gaien Old Akasaka red-light district MAP D-2 03-5467-3735 03-3503-1486 Zojoji Temple MAP E-5 www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index029.html The daimyo Torii family had an estate on the east side of MAP B-2 dramas, however due to the powerful rule of the Dotted with traditional Japanese ryotei restaurants, Akasaka has Diplomatic Archives of the Mielparque Hall www.zojoji.or.jp/ This famed garden retains the special ambience of early Edo period daimyo gardens. A this hill until the mid-Edo period. The road was opened shogunate at the time, it took 46 years from the time Ministry of Foreign Aairs of Japan MAP F-5 One of Japan’s most famous long prospered as MAP D-4 2-5-20, Shibakoen A family temple of the circuit-style garden, it has during the Genroku era (1688–1703 the events took place until the story could be recreated. ) tree-lined streets. The view an entertainment 1-5-3, Azabudai 03-3459-5501 Tokugawa Clan. Six been named a Place of After the success of a kabuki play that told the tale, it 03-3585-4511 The Sasakawa Hall of the trees’ golden color in and business Scenic Beauty by the continues to be passed on to this day. Keio University Art Center MAP D-6 shoguns are buried autumn is spectacular. district, but at the MAP D-6 3-12-12, Mita national government. Sengakuji Temple is famous for the 47 Gishi, however 2-15-45, Mita 03-3454-5062 here. The area is same time features Noteworthy spots include people still visit the Takanawa Sengakuji Temple today. 03-5427-1621 New Pier Hall dotted with numerous many old temples Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library MAP G-5 the beautifully arranged Akagaki Genzo was famous as a heavy drinker.
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