Akasaka

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• Suntory Hall

  4.5

  220 Reviews

  Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 1-13-1

  "This classical music hall is located in Akasaka Ark Hills in Minato Ward, Tokyo. There are two performance halls, the large Main Hall and the smaller Blue Rose hall. Aiming to achieve the most beautiful sound quality in the world, all 2,006 seats in the Main Hall are arranged in terraced rows in what is called ""vineyard style,"" the first time this style has been employed in Japan. Performances by first-rate artists from across the country and the world are held here daily. The foyer has a drink area and shop and is designed to be a socializing space where adults can enjoy friendly conversation before performances and during breaks."

• 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT

  4.5

  282 Reviews

  Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 9-7-6 Tokyo Midtown/Garden

  Located in Tokyo Midtown, a multi-purpose complex directly connected to Roppongi Station, this museum holds exhibitions about design. Unlike traditional museums it was created to “think about daily articles from a design perspective, create objects and propose new ideas.” It is mainly host to organized exhibitions but also features talks and other events. The architecture of the building was designed by Tadao Ando and makes for a very unique exterior, such as with its roof made of one folded iron plate.

• Tokyo Midtown

  Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 9-7-1 others

  This facility is directly connected to Roppongi Station with a shopping area, the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo (hotel), an office area, museum, convention hall, medical institution, and residential area, etc. There are famous brand shops in the shopping area, and you can enjoy shopping in a stylish and open space. The restaurants serving international cuisine are popular to a variety of people. It is famous for its outdoor illumination in the Christmas season.

• Akasaka ACT Theater

  4.0

  40 Reviews

  Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 5-3-2 In Akasaka Sacas

  This theater located within the Akasaka Sacas complex facility in the Akasaka district of Tokyo’s Minato City is in a place right next to the TBS Broadcasting Center. Currently the official name is TBS Akasaka ACT Theater. The full-scale entertainment theater boasting a maximum seating capacity of 1,324 opened in 2008 and is used for a diverse array of public performances including concerts, dramas and musicals. The café on the first floor lobby not only offers light meals and drinks but also sells opera glasses as well.

• Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square

  4.5

  48 Reviews

  Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 8-1-22

  This place typically displays and sells approximately 3,500 items of traditional craftsmanship from around Japan that have received special designation from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, including textiles, pottery and Japanese washi paper. In addition to the usual exhibits, they host special exhibitions that change every two weeks. Popular features include the performance corner where one can watch craftsmen use their artisanal techniques up close, and the corner that allows visitors to try making their own crafts. It’s an excellent place not only to find everyday items but also souvenirs that are unique to Japan.

• FUJIFILM SQUARE, Photo History Museum

  4.0

  66 Reviews

  Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 9-7-3

  A photography museum in the first floor Fujifilm Square of Tokyo Midtown West on Gaien Higashi-dori Street. The exhibits are split into three sections, focusing on the transformation photography has undergone in its 170-year history. It also has a valuable collection of historic cameras. One piece is a replica of a camera obscura, Japan's oldest camera that was a popular tool at the end of the 18th century for providing sketches to paint over. There's also a replica of a kinora, a device that shows a series of photos in motion that was the origin of motion picture, as well as the Fujica Six IA, Fujifilm's first camera.

• Ark Hills Ark Mori Building

  Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 1-12-32

  A large commercial facility straddling 1 Chome Akasaka and 1 Chome Roppongi in Minato City, Tokyo. The complex hosts the ANA Inter Continental Tokyo hotel, offices, residences, and the Suntory Hall concert hall. There are also restaurants, delis, supermarkets, cafes, and more. The Akasaka Nomi no Ichi in Ark Hills flea market is periodically held here as well.

• Seiyokashi Shirotae

  4.5

  126 Reviews

  Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 4-1-4

  A classic bakery west of Akasaka-mitsuke Station. Their famous rare cheesecake is made with rich cheese with a hint of fresh lemon. This popular cheesecake has not changed since the bakery began in 1976. Their choux-creams full of cream is also well loved. The bakery cafe uses antique furniture, and many people enjoy their cakes in the cafe rather than take-out because of it.

• Suntory Museum of Art

  Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 9-7-4 Tokyo Midtown Galleria 3F

  This is an art gallery with a focus on Japanese ancient art located on the third floor of Tokyo Midtown Galleria Museum. Besides the National Treasure “Box with fusenryou design in mother-of-pearl inlay and maki-e”, the gallery is home to about 3,000 works of art. There is no permanent exhibition, but wonderful planned exhibitions not bound by the norms of regular exhibitions including paintings, ceramics, lacquer work, etc. are held. In addition, the tea room “Genchoan” offers Matcha green tea and seasonal Japanese sweets. The nearest station is Roppongi Station.