Tokyo Town Guide Minato Ward

Omotesando

A very trendy and popular district. Omotesando and Aoyama Itchome are seen as a symbol of quality life. In particular, Omotesando is bustling with world's first-class fashion boutiques and with shoppers at Omotesando Hills.

Outdoor cafes with an international touch are abundant in Omotesando

Omotesando Hills is designed by Mr. Tadao Ando, a world-renowned architect, and is built on where Dojunkai (Japan's public housing project starting with a rescue of victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923) used to be. Omotesando Hills has an artistic atmosphere with some parts of the new landmark reproducing Dojunkai Apartments.

Akasaka

Newly-created Akasaka Sakasu and Akasaka Biz Tower are attracting more people than ever before while making the whole town be a new shopping district. Akasaka means a red hill, and Akasaka actually has many hills as indicated by the name with some 18 hills known among Japanese public. Also, there are historic shrines like Nogi Shrine, Hie Shrine, and Hikawa Shrine in Akasaka.
Show-business-related facilities such as Tokyo Broadcasting Station, Akasaka BLITS, and Akasaka ACT Center are also in Akasaka while making the town be the center of show business of Japan.

Roppongi

Roppongi is characterized by Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown which are now symbols of Tokyo. Also, Roppongi is the center of fashion, food culture, and arts.

Keyakizaka with world's first-class fashion boutiques

Azabu

Many foreign embassies in Nishiazabu, Minamiazabu, Motoazabu, and Azabujuban are creating an international atmosphere in the area. In particular, National Azabu, a supermarket close to Metro Hiroo stn, has a variety of international food and is popular among international shoppers.

Shirokane & Takanawa

Shirokane and Takanwa are high-class residential areas with many celebrities living in the areas. In particular, Shirokane is known for an avenue of poplars (called 'Platinum Street'). Also, the areas are known for their proximity to rich greenery which assures of comfortable, quality living.

Toranomon & Shiba

The area is a famous business district and many big companies have a headquarter in the area. Still, it is also known for its proximity to rich greenery in areas like Tokyo Tower, Zojo Temple, and Shiba Park.

Shiba & Konan

The area is urban. But it is also proximate to water. Views of canals and the Rainbow Bridge are unique of the area. In so-called 'Shiodome Area', there are many entertainments like Shiodome Shio Site, Nihon TV, and Caretta Shiodome.