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Nogi Shrine (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Nogi Shrine (Minato Ward, Tokyo) is a shrine dedicated to Nogi Maresuke, a military officer from the Meiji to Taisho periods, and his wife, Shizuko. The Nogi couple committed suicide in 1912 (Meiji 45/Taisho 1), and the shrine was subsequently built during the Taisho era through the faith of those who remembered them and through donations from the local community... -
Suntory Hall (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Appeal): Suntory Hall, located in Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, is one of Japan's leading classical music concert halls. Since its opening in 1986, it has hosted top orchestras, conductors, and performers from Japan and abroad, offering high-quality musical programs. [...text continues...]. -
Takanawa Gateway Station (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions): Takanawa Gateway Station is a JR East station located in Minato Ward, Tokyo, and opened on March 14, 2020. It was developed as a new transportation hub in the city center, with the Yamanote Line and Keihin-Tohoku Line stopping there, connecting Shinagawa Station and Tamachi Station (or the area between Shinagawa and Tamachi)... -
Aoyama Cemetery (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Aoyama Cemetery is a large public cemetery located in Tokyo's Minato Ward. It is a historic cemetery established during the Meiji period. Despite being located in the heart of the city, it boasts spacious green spaces and a tranquil stone-paved approach to the cemetery. It is also known for being home to the graves of many prominent figures from the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa periods. -
Roppongi Midtown (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Roppongi Midtown (Tokyo Midtown, located at 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo) is a large-scale complex that opened in 2007. Developed by Mitsui Fudosan and others, it includes offices, commercial facilities, a hotel, residences, a museum, and a green space in the city center (Hinokicho Park). -
Tokyo Joypolis (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Overview Tokyo Joypolis is a large indoor amusement park operated by Sega and located within the Odaiba shopping complex "Decks Tokyo Beach." Since its opening in 1996, it has utilized the latest digital technology to create a variety of experiences, including VR, ride-type attractions, shooting games, horror mazes, and escape games. -
Azabu-Juban (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Azabu-Juban is an area in Tokyo's Minato Ward that blends traditional downtown areas with trendy restaurants. It developed as a commercial and residential area from the Edo period, and postwar redevelopment and an influx of foreign residents have added an international flavor to the area. The long-established shopping street (Juban Shopping Street)... -
21_21 Design Site (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
[Overview (History, Features, and Appeal)] 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT is an exhibition facility that explores the possibilities of design from multiple angles. Opened in 2007, the building was designed by Tadao Ando and is the brainchild of Issey Miyake... -
Arisugawa Memorial Park (Minato Ward, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Arisugawa Memorial Park is a metropolitan park located near the border between Minami-Azabu and Shirokanedai in Minato Ward, Tokyo. Originally the site of the former residence of Prince Arisugawa (a member of the imperial family), the park was redeveloped after the war, making use of the gardens and woodland developed during the Meiji and Taisho periods. -
Shiba Park (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Overview (History, Features, and Attractions) Shiba Park is a historic urban park located in Tokyo's Minato Ward. Established in the early Meiji period (opened around 1873), it is one of Japan's most representative public parks. Adjacent to Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower, it is an area where urban scenery and green space blend in harmony...
