Guidebook for Minato-Ku

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Guidebook for Minato-Ku

Sightseeing

A very interesting Shrine only a few minutes walk from the apartment. Dedicated to Gen. Nogi and his wife who, upon hearing of the death of the death of the emperor, famously took their own lives.
18 locals recommend
Nogi Shrine
8-chōme-11-27 Akasaka
18 locals recommend
A very interesting Shrine only a few minutes walk from the apartment. Dedicated to Gen. Nogi and his wife who, upon hearing of the death of the death of the emperor, famously took their own lives.
Climb through the Torii and find this secluded spot.
18 locals recommend
Hie Shrine Homotsuden
2-chōme-10-5 Nagatachō
18 locals recommend
Climb through the Torii and find this secluded spot.
The grandest of shrines in Tokyo. Don't forget to visit the princess tea garden. Well worth the 300 yen extra.
2181 locals recommend
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
11 Naitōmachi
2181 locals recommend
The grandest of shrines in Tokyo. Don't forget to visit the princess tea garden. Well worth the 300 yen extra.
A great day out on a clear day. www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage
1847 locals recommend
A great day out on a clear day. www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/
Located near the Skytree, this area and it's shrine have a real "old town" feel.
1521 locals recommend
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa
1521 locals recommend
Located near the Skytree, this area and it's shrine have a real "old town" feel.
Best described as an indoor theme park trying to recreate the Edo period. A fun day out.
657 locals recommend
Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 Yokoami
657 locals recommend
Best described as an indoor theme park trying to recreate the Edo period. A fun day out.
Meiji shrine & Yoyogi park right next to Harajuku Station. The best day to go is Saturday as all the Goth/Lolita kids get dressed up and pose in the area between the station and the shrine.
1380 locals recommend
Yoyogi Park
2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō
1380 locals recommend
Meiji shrine & Yoyogi park right next to Harajuku Station. The best day to go is Saturday as all the Goth/Lolita kids get dressed up and pose in the area between the station and the shrine.

Shopping

Handbags and shoes.
898 locals recommend
Chillup Roppongi
6-chōme-10-1 Roppongi
898 locals recommend
Handbags and shoes.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great beers.
24 locals recommend
Goodbeer faucets
1-chōme-29-1 Shōtō
24 locals recommend
Great beers.
Rock and Roll bar in Kabukicho
Crawdaddy Club
Rock and Roll bar in Kabukicho
Really great wine bar in Ebisu, friendly locals and a good selection of of wines. Ask for Pascal! In the same building as What the Dickens live house.
15 locals recommend
What the Dickens!
1-chōme-13-3 Ebisunishi
15 locals recommend
Really great wine bar in Ebisu, friendly locals and a good selection of of wines. Ask for Pascal! In the same building as What the Dickens live house.
Late night shot bar that gets quite blurry.
17 locals recommend
Geronimo Shot Bar
7-chōme-14-10 Roppongi
17 locals recommend
Late night shot bar that gets quite blurry.
English pub in Akasaka with outdoor seating.
The Mermaid
3-chōme-10-9 Akasaka
English pub in Akasaka with outdoor seating.

Food Scene

Restuarant where the staff are dressed as Ninjas. A bit pricey but great fun, www.ninjaakasaka.com/
70 locals recommend
Ninja Akasaka
2-chōme-14-3 Nagatachō
70 locals recommend
Restuarant where the staff are dressed as Ninjas. A bit pricey but great fun, www.ninjaakasaka.com/
THE BEST ramen in town. They have a shop in Akasaka but it wasn't on this guidebook function. http://www.kyusyujangara.co.jp/shops/akasaka.html
Kyushu JANGARA Ramen Omotesando Jangara
THE BEST ramen in town. They have a shop in Akasaka but it wasn't on this guidebook function. http://www.kyusyujangara.co.jp/shops/akasaka.html
Well worth a walk about, if you can get there at 4 am you'll witness the tuna auction.
1032 locals recommend
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 Tsukiji
1032 locals recommend
Well worth a walk about, if you can get there at 4 am you'll witness the tuna auction.
The only meat sushi I know in Tokyo. The location pin is approximate, please follow link for info. http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/venue/12058/Nikuzushi
20 locals recommend
Ebisu
20 locals recommend
The only meat sushi I know in Tokyo. The location pin is approximate, please follow link for info. http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo/venue/12058/Nikuzushi
Great balcony for a Sunday afternoon.
45 locals recommend
TWO ROOMS Grill | Bar
3-chōme-11-7 Kitaaoyama
45 locals recommend
Great balcony for a Sunday afternoon.
Roast Chicken a speciality.
ROTI ROPPONGI Wine&Craft Beer Brasserie
6-chōme-6-9 Roppongi
Roast Chicken a speciality.
An excellent Japanese restaurant located on the 3rd floor of the Midtown Galleria. This open kitchen restaurant has English staff, menus & sake pairings. Ask for Ali-san. www.tan-etsu.jp 03 5413 866
69 locals recommend
Blue Note Tokyo
69 locals recommend
An excellent Japanese restaurant located on the 3rd floor of the Midtown Galleria. This open kitchen restaurant has English staff, menus & sake pairings. Ask for Ali-san. www.tan-etsu.jp 03 5413 866
Possibly the best Thai food in the area.
6 locals recommend
Bangkok
3-chōme-8 Roppongi
6 locals recommend
Possibly the best Thai food in the area.
THE BEST place in Tokyo for freshest fish from Tsukiji market cooked to perfection. Reservation always needed. www.andysfish.com 03 3214 8021 Ask for Andy!
7 locals recommend
Andy's Shin Hinomoto
2-chōme-4-4 Yūrakuchō
7 locals recommend
THE BEST place in Tokyo for freshest fish from Tsukiji market cooked to perfection. Reservation always needed. www.andysfish.com 03 3214 8021 Ask for Andy!
Really great steak house that won't break the bank. Kobe beef specials and a terrific value lunch set.
7 locals recommend
ビステッカ 赤坂店
5-chōme-4-10 Akasaka
7 locals recommend
Really great steak house that won't break the bank. Kobe beef specials and a terrific value lunch set.

Entertainment & Activities

Totally nuts Robot Show. A must see whilst in town. www.robot-restaurant.com/E/
998 locals recommend
Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 Kabukichō
998 locals recommend
Totally nuts Robot Show. A must see whilst in town. www.robot-restaurant.com/E/

Essentials

A large and up market shopping mall, food court and Medical Center. www.tokyomidtown-mc.jp/en/about/index.html Walk in service and English speaking Doctors.
413 locals recommend
Tokyo Midtown
9-chōme-7-1 Akasaka
413 locals recommend
A large and up market shopping mall, food court and Medical Center. www.tokyomidtown-mc.jp/en/about/index.html Walk in service and English speaking Doctors.