Minato City: what to see and do
In southeastern Tokyo, Minato City faces east towards Tokyo Bay. Its municipal boundaries enclose 20.37 square kilometres. The merger of Akasaka, Azabu and Shiba on 15 March 1947 created the municipality.
Tokyo tours
The private guided day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura in English lasts 10 hours. It includes a private guide speaking English for that duration, with local knowledge and commentary on culture.
The private tour of Tokyo, Mount Fuji and Hakone over three days includes a private guide speaking English across all three days and private transport throughout. Also included are guided visits to Tokyo Skytree, Chureito Pagoda and Hakone Ropeway, plus a cruise on Lake Ashi in Hakone.
The guided tour of Tokyo, Mount Fuji and Hakone over two days includes a guide speaking English throughout both days and entry to the Tsukiji Outer Market area. It also includes Tokyo Skytree observation deck access, a Hakone Ropeway ride, a Lake Ashi cruise and guidance at Sensoji Temple, Chureito Pagoda and the other featured sites.
Tokyo Tower
December 1958 marked the establishment of Tokyo Tower for radio broadcasting and tourism. The tower reaches a height of 333 m. Its Main Deck is at 150 m, with another deck at 250 m.
Roppongi and its museums
Three museums in Roppongi form what is called the Art Triangle Roppongi. Japanese and Asian contemporary art are the focus of the Mori Art Museum. The museum occupies the 53rd floor of Mori Tower within Roppongi Hills. Roppongi Hills, in the Roppongi district of Minato, began welcoming the public on 25 April 2003.
The National Art Center, Tokyo has no permanent collection. It first welcomed the public on 21 January 2007.
Zojoji and Shiba Park
In 1598, following Tokugawa Ieyasu’s entry into Edo, Zojoji relocated to the site it occupies today. During the Edo period it served as the Tokugawa clan’s family temple. Six Tokugawa shoguns are buried in its grounds.
Zojoji’s main gate, Sangedatsumon, dates from 1622. Its bell was finished in 1673. Reconstruction of the Daiden, the temple’s main hall, took place in 1974. Shiba Park surrounds Zojoji and dates from 19 October 1873.
Akasaka and Aoyama
Building work on Akasaka Palace ran from 1899 to 1909, creating the Togu Gosho for the Crown Prince. The palace received national treasure status in 2009. Tokyo Midtown in Akasaka was finished in March 2007, with a tower measuring 248 m.
General Nogi Maresuke is commemorated at Nogi Shrine in Akasaka, established on 1 November 1923. Aoyama Cemetery, under Tokyo Metropolitan Government management, is recognised for its cherry blossoms.
Tokyo Bay and Odaiba
The Rainbow Bridge spans Tokyo Bay between Odaiba and the rest of Tokyo. Its two decks accommodate roads, railway traffic and pedestrians, with the Yurikamome line using the lower deck. A crossing on foot takes around 20 to 30 minutes. Odaiba began as an island constructed in Tokyo Bay by the Edo shogunate during the 1850s.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Minato City?
Minato City is in southeastern Tokyo, with Tokyo Bay to its east.
How tall is Tokyo Tower?
Tokyo Tower rises to 333 m, with its Main Deck at 150 m and another deck at 250 m.
What art does the Mori Art Museum focus on?
The museum concentrates on contemporary art from Japan and Asia.
Which family was connected with Zojoji?
Zojoji served as the Tokugawa clan’s family temple during the Edo period, and six Tokugawa shoguns are buried in its grounds.
How long does it take to walk across the Rainbow Bridge?
A crossing on foot takes around 20 to 30 minutes.
