Top Things to do in Minato
What to do and see in Minato, Kanto: The Best Free Things to do
The Minato district of Toyko is home to a few excellent museums, including the Nezu Museum of antiques and the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. Tokyo City View, an observation area on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower, offers an amazing panoramic view of the entire metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Minato
1. Sengaku-ji Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 627 reviews
Reviewed By Dylan914 - Sale, United Kingdom
This temple is a little our of the way and doesnt seem to be as visited as some of the other attractions we visited. We werent able to go in to the temple itself (not sure if we were just unlucky or if its one of the many that dont allow access). The site is very interesting and covers the history of the 47 ronin (yes - the Keanu Reeves film is based on this story!). The site is well preserved - worth a visit if you're in the area. We spent a couple of hours in the area - but a lot of that time was spent sitting!
2. Odaiba District
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4.5 based on 4,008 reviews
Another of Tokyo's entertainment districts, this man-made island in Tokyo Bay is home to restaurants, theme parks and interesting architecture.
Reviewed By unescotravelbug - Wooster, United States
I have been to Japan 8 times in the past but never made an effort to visit Odaiba till this trip since we were to depart from Haneda back to USA and stayed in Shinagawa for a night. It’s truly a fun place for all ages. Odaiba is a city of its own with amusement park, waterfront marine park where you will find a small replica of Statue of Liberty standing on the edge of the park with Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Bay on the background. It’s the most visited site on the island. Kids love the fun activities; young adults love shopping for fashion ware, while some prefers visiting the science museums. Ferris wheel and Fuji TV headquarter’s sliver globe observatory are considered the iconic landmarks, along with Rainbow Bridge, all can be seen from the other side of Tokyo Bay by Hamamatsucho. At the waterfront by Aqua City you can include Statue of Liberty, Rainbow Bridge and a tiny needle look of Tokyo Tower all three in one shot of picture, along with Tokyo’s skyscrapers in distance. There are varieties of international cuisines for your hungry appetite or snack shops for midday break. Marine Park is a great location to watch sunset. Night views from the waterfront are exceptional impressive when lighted Rainbow Bridge and small tourist boats shine the darkness of sky. Free shuttle provided by Tokyo Bay bus that loop around the popular sites from The Nation Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation to the waterfront marine park. It runs every 20 minutes till 7pm. There is Rainbow Bus company from Shinagawa Station to Odaiba, runs every so often hourly from East Exit(Konan Exit); turn right you will see a sign directing you to the bus waiting stop. It takes 17 minutes, 210 yens each ride, the last hour of bus return is 9:57 pm., if you miss it there are taxis available to get back to Shinagawa. You can also take a private rail Yurikamome Line from Shinbashi station. If you are making a stop-over there is a manned booth for luggage stored by the west exit( near the Keikyu Rail elevator access) inside of the JR station or just rent a locker.
3. Roppongi Hills, Shop & Restaurant
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4.0 based on 1,877 reviews
Roppongi Hills is a commercial facility that includes more than 200 one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, divided into four areas. The facility has an open feeling with plenty of greenery, where customers can enjoy shopping and dining while traveling around the entire urban area. One of the appealing points of Roppongi Hills is the fact that visitors can spend their time in a variety of ways, owing to the fact that this is a business complex. The shops in this complex are connected by their common identity as part of the Roppongi Hills concept, and strive for a level of originality and quality that can be found nowhere else. - Duty-free: around 180 shops (duty-free counter available) - Wi-Fi: available for free use; service details vary by provider - Methods of payment: credit card (all brands), UnionPay card - Major brands (major shops): Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Estnation, Tsutaya Tokyo Roppongi, Kenzo Estate Winery
Reviewed By Anu789 - Pune, India
Roppongi has so much to offer - eating out, clubbing, shopping - it is indeed the lively heart of the city. Must visit for tourists and those looking for the taste of the night life.
4. Zojo-ji Temple
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4.0 based on 2,161 reviews
This well-known temple stands next to Tokyo Tower, and its grounds contain the mausoleum of the Tokugawa family.
Reviewed By yogaTRAVELhappyhr
looking forward to seeing the cherry blossoms here again this spring. it's a great temple to have in your neighborhood and worth a visit if you are outside the neighborhood because of the iconic views with Tokyo tower right behind it. don't miss all the lovely vantage points around the area too... there are even some nice plum blossoms down the street too in the early spring!
5. Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin
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4.0 based on 175 reviews
Reviewed By alexandraremi
It was a Buddhist temple. Absolutely picturesque. A well maintained Shrine for praying for good health, happiness relationship and much more. Full of fox statues. The red banners fluttering were erected by petitioners for health, safety and wealth.
6. Odaiba Kaihin Koen (Odaiba Seaside Park)
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4.0 based on 822 reviews
Odaiba Marine Park has sand and rocks surrounding a quiet cove that spreads out beside Daiba Park (Battery #3). Odaiba is one of Japan’s lading tourist spots sporting a fusion of natural water and greenery with futuristic scenery such as Rainbow Bridge, the Fuji Television Building and urban resort hotels. This is the heart of the continuously evolving coastal subcenter of Tokyo. You can spend a fun time regardless of the season at Odaiba Marine Park, which is also famed as a standard stop for students on school trips and travelers from within Japan and abroad. Many have been spiritually soothed by the truly magnificent and beautiful sunset and night view seen from Odaiba Marine Park. You can enjoy the view as you stroll along the beach or grassy lawns, or from the observation deck or the Skywalk.
Reviewed By mWrite - Helsinki, Finland
There is nice beach, however if I understood correctly, you are not allowed to swim. Interestingly the beach and entire area is man made. You have nice view from here towards the Rainbow bridge, which you most likely crossed to get here. And you have nice sunset view. There is also Statue of Liberty and shopping mall with plenty of restaurants, if you get hungry.
7. Rainbow Bridge
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4.0 based on 2,176 reviews
Reviewed By teekanala - Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
We walked over the bridge so that we could appreciate the stunning views. We walked on the South side and it took around 30 minutes. The bridge is lit up at night and the views are amazing - you also have Tokyo tower and Tokyo sky tree in the background which make great pictures at night.
8. Atago Shrine
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4.0 based on 402 reviews
Reviewed By yogaTRAVELhappyhr
there is a cute little puppy up at the top sometimes... there are a lot of stairs here that have a legend behind them. I've seen the shrine at all four seasons, and it is always beautiful. don't miss the cheese shop nearby and the nhk museum which is free.
9. Hikawa Shrine
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4.0 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By ellenbR4096MW - Hortonville, United States
We attended our daughter's Shinto wedding ceremony at this beautiful shrine last week. It is an oasis in the middle of a crazy busy city. I listened carefully, no sound of the city penetrated the peaceful gardens. The Shinto priests were so incredibly kind and helpful during the ceremony. The shrine staff helped all of us guests throughout the event. Our daughter and son-in-law had helpers for every stage. Two women helped our daughter with her makeup, hair, and getting into the beautiful kimono. I definitely recommend it if you would like a peaceful, serene interlude during your time in Tokyo.
10. Fuji TV Odaiba
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4.0 based on 688 reviews
On Odaiba, an artificial island developed to showcase futuristic living, the Fuji TV Building is an eye-catching landmark. It sits like a docked space shuttle atop a hyper-modern lattice building.
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