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Akasaka / Roppongi / Azabu / Hiroo

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Tokyo Midtown

4.0

939 Reviews

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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.

found the back area of midtown with all the lights and illumination, all every nice and pretty great for pictures, not sure if its up all winter
Nezu Museum

4.5

879 Reviews

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Tokyo Minato-ku Minamiaoyama 6-5-1

This art museum located in Minami Aoyama opened in 1941 to conserve and exhibit the collection of Kaichiro Nezu, whose career included being president of Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. The collection of over 7,400 items (as of March 2016) is mostly comprised of pre-modern Japanese and East Asian art, and encompasses many National Treasures, Important Cultural Properties, and important works of art. In addition to the galleries in the main building, visitors can also view the Japanese garden that includes a teahouse, a stone Buddhist image, and stone lanterns.

The museum itself is lovely, if small-ish. But the real treasure here are the gardens and tea room! So thoughtfully designed, quiet, and wonderful to walk around—you’ll forget you’re in the middle of...
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT

4.5

285 Reviews

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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.

Incredible architecture with great design exhibit. Highly recommend for design enthusiasts. Park is also lovely. Limited but well curated gift shop.
Roppongi Hills

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Tokyo Minato-ku Roppongi 6-10-11

Roppongi Hills is an integrated property development that has become synonymous with the Roppongi district of Tokyo. Centered around the 238-meter-high Mori Tower, the Roppongi Hills complex includes a movie theatre, art gallery and television studio, as well as a wide range of gourmet restaurants and boutiques. The Tokyo City View observation deck on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower offers spectacular views of the Tokyo cityscape; in good weather, Mt. Fuji is visible in the distance.
Suntory Museum of Art

4.0

199 Reviews

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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.

Located in the middle of an upscale shopping mall, this small but elegant museum spread over two floors is devoted to special exhibits. Admission price is typical for most top tier museums hosting...
The National Art Center, Tokyo

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Tokyo Minato-ku Roppongi 7-22-2

This is a museum located in Roppongi with the largest floor area in Japan. It opened in 2007 as the fifth National Art Museum in Japan. A variety of exhibitions taking advantage of the exhibition space of 14,000 square meters are held here. It is famous as the last museum involving Kisho Kurokawa, a representative architect of Japan. A unique tea salon at the top of the inverted cone is a popular spot that also appears in movies, etc.
Mori Arts Center Gallery

4.0

138 Reviews

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Tokyo Minato-ku Roppongi 6-10-1 Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 52F

An art gallery on the 52nd floor of Roppongi Hills Mori Tower built alongside a viewing deck. In addition to special exhibitions operated in cooperation with world-class art museums, the facility also hosts a variety of Cool Japan art shows covering topics such as anime, manga, and video games. Together with the Mori Art Museum on the 53rd floor, this popular tourism spot provides visitors with the chance to enjoy high quality art not beholden to any specific genre or existing framework.

Beautiful art gallery, well worth the trip! Especially if museums are something you enjoy when travelling.
Institute for Nature Study National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo

4.0

128 Reviews

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Tokyo Minato-ku Shirokanedai 5-21-5

This is an area of forested green spaces attached to the National Museum of Nature and Science, Tokyo with an abundance of nature remaining in the center of Tokyo. The entire site is designated as a Natural Monument and Historic Site. Various kinds of plants, deciduous trees and evergreens grow naturally and it is also a famous spot to view cherry blossoms and the colors of the autumn leaves. More than 2,000 kinds of insects have been recorded in the garden, as well as wild birds such as the Japanese White Eye (mejiro) and kingfishers. The area is known as a valuable spot where living things can be observed closely. The nearest station in Meguro or Shirokanedai Station.

Heavily forested park with gravel/earth paths. A beautiful place for breathing in the trees and the forest
Mori Art Museum

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Tokyo Minato-ku Roppongi 6-10-1 Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 53F

This international modern art gallery is located on the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower. A variety of planned exhibits are hosted throughout the year during which times the gallery remains open until 10 p.m. (excluding Tuesdays), allowing one to casually stop by after work or dinner. The 52nd floor, Tokyo City View, cafes and restaurants offer a panoramic view of Tokyo while enjoying a meal or tea. The closest station is Roppongi Station.
Toranomon Hills

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Tokyo Minato-ku Toranomon 1-23-1-4

Toranomon Hills is a complex building centered around a skyscraper of 52 stories above the ground in Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo. Opened in 2014, it includes shopping facilities, restaurants, cafes, conference centers, office areas, residential housing, and the Andaz Tokyo Hotel. The restaurant zone is a bright open space in a three-story atrium facing the garden.
Caretta Shiodome

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Tokyo Minato-ku Higashishimbashi 1-8-2

This is a commercial complex in Higashi Shimbashi, Minato City, Tokyo, which opened in 2002, housing nearly 60 shops and restaurants, as well as Japan’s first advertising museum and the Dentsu Shiki Theatre, UMI. The observation spaces and restaurants on the 46th and 47th floors are popular spots where you can see a view of Tokyo from the height of about 200 meters. There are many eating and drinking establishments, with a variety ranging from Izakaya (Japanese style pubs) to fashionable authentic restaurants. The largest event of the facility is the illumination display in winter, and many visitors come every year.
The Old Shimbashi Station Railway History Exhibition Hall

3.5

109 Reviews

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Tokyo Minato-ku Higashi-shinbashi 1-5-3

"A five-minute walk from Shimbashi Station, the History Exhibition Hall has a modern facade that retains features from the Meiji period. Opened in 1872, Shimbashi Station was Japan's first railroad terminal. A reproduction has been built on the same location. Nationally designated as the Old Shimbashi Station Historic Site, the area below the station is well preserved. Part of the first floor is glass-sided so visitors can view it. The station building's stone platform and ""mile zero"" marker demonstrate the station's history and offer a retro enclave in the heart of the city."

日本最初の鉄道路線の起点である、初代の新橋駅の駅舎を再現して開設された展示室である。無料で誰でも利用でき、スロープやエレベーターも完備しているため車椅子などの障碍を持つ方でも利用しやすい（但しコインロッカーが無いため、大きな荷物を所持している人は事前に預けた上で利用した方がよい）。建物自体がそれほど大きくないからか、それに応じて展示室も比較的小さい。展示物を見て回るだけであれば30分程度程度で済...
Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square

4.5

54 Reviews

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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.

A lovely selection of beautifully hand crafted items in many traditional materials. Yes, the items are not cheap but they are high quality and I found easy to pack textile items for everyone on my...
FUJIFILM SQUARE

4.0

68 Reviews

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Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 9-7-3 Tokyo Midtown West 1F

素晴らしい写真作品を無料で楽しむことが出来るギャラリーです。基本的に常設展は無く全てにおいて企画展のみで、素晴らしい風景や夜景、躍動感あふれる動植物、花や虫のミクロの世界など、テーマに即した様々な写真を楽しむことが出来ます。被写体の美しさや素晴らしいカメラの機能、卓越した撮影技術は元より、忠実に色を再現しながら印刷する技術も素晴らしく、観賞だけでなく勉強のために、多くの写真家も足繁く通っているとこ...
Ad Museum Tokyo

4.0

58 Reviews

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Tokyo Minato-ku Higashi-shinbashi 1-8-2 Caretta Shiodome B2F

Japan's only advertising museum opened in 2002. They have a collection of approximately 320,000 items from the Edo period to the present day on display. There are few museums like it in the world. They aim to deepen the understanding of the social and cultural merits of advertising. Displays are split into a permanent exhibit focusing on the history of Japanese advertising and special exhibits of award -winning advertising from Japan and abroad and other original displays. Group tours are available with guided explanation of developments in Japanese advertising. Admission and tours are free. Some portions must be booked in advance.

Being situated in Shiodome business district, the area is very busys during weekdays, and very quiet during weekends. In any case, the museum is never packed, as it is a bit out of the way. Yes, the...
Ark Hills Ark Mori Building

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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.
Shiodome City Center

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Tokyo Minato-ku Higashishimbashi 1-5-2

A commercial facility and office building located a three-minute walk from the Shiodome exit of Shimbashi Station. Restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, convenience stores, drug stores, clinics, and other tenants occupy the area from floor B2 to the third floor. Floors 41 and 42 are also designated restaurant floors, and here you can have dinner while enjoying the beautiful surrounding nightscape.
Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum

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Tokyo Minato-ku Shirokanedai 5-21-9

An art museum located in Shirokanedai, Minato City, Tokyo. The museum is housed in the former residence of Prince Asaka, an art deco structure built in the early Showa period (1920s to 30s) now designated an Important Cultural Property. The museum conducts a variety of exhibitions on art deco and other themes. A new annex was built in 2014. Elevators were also installed and work was continued on the museum garden, with all construction finally being completed and all museum facilities being opened to the public in March 2018.
akasaka Sacas

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Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 5-3

This is an entertainment complex that includes the TBS Broadcasting Center along with places such as Akasaka Biz Tower with its restaurants and shops, the large live performance venue Akasaka BLITZ, and Akasaka ACT Theater where various shows are performed including musicals. The complex draws its name from the phrase “sakura wo sakasu (cherry trees will bloom)” as well as “saka(s) (hills)” for the many hills in Akasaka. Each year during the summer a gourmet food event is held, while in the winter a skate rink is available.
Akasaka Biz Tower SHOPS & DINING (Directly connected to Akasaka Station)

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Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 5-3-1

This is a commercial facility occupying the floors from the first basement level to the third floor within the Akasaka Biz Tower skyscraper in the Akasaka district of Tokyo’s Minato City which features nearly 50 shops that capture the heart of nearby office workers and people living in the city. Restaurants range from long-standing places that are very familiar in Akasaka to talked-about new establishments, and there is also an array of places where famous chefs display their skills. There are also a complete set of shops offering fashion accessories and various services. It is a popular spot for guests to easily enjoy gourmet food from all over the world as well as shopping.

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