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.
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I-Nogi Shrine
8-chōme-11-27 AkasakaA 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.
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Hie Shrine Homotsuden
2-chōme-10-5 NagatachōClimb 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.
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Igadi Lomhlaba lweShinjuku Gyoen
11 NaitōmachiThe 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/
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Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageA 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.
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Ithempulethi yeSenso-ji
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaLocated 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.
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
1-chōme-4-1 YokoamiBest 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.
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Yoyogi Park
2-1 YoyogikamizonochōMeiji 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
Chillup Roppongi
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiHandbags and shoes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Goodbeer faucets
1-chōme-29-1 ShōtōGreat beers.
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.
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What the Dickens!
1-chōme-13-3 EbisunishiReally 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.
Geronimo Shot Bar
7-chōme-14-10 RoppongiLate night shot bar that gets quite blurry.
The Mermaid
3-chōme-10-9 AkasakaEnglish 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/
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Ninja Akasaka
2-chōme-14-3 NagatachōRestuarant 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.
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Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiWell 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
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Ebisu
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
TWO ROOMS Grill | Bar
3-chōme-11-7 KitaaoyamaGreat balcony for a Sunday afternoon.
ROTI ROPPONGI Wine&Craft Beer Brasserie
6-chōme-6-9 RoppongiRoast 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
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Blue Note Tokyo
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
Bangkok
3-chōme-8 RoppongiPossibly 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!
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Andy's Shin Hinomoto
2-chōme-4-4 YūrakuchōTHE 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.
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ビステッカ 赤坂店
5-chōme-4-10 AkasakaReally 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/
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Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōTotally 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.
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Tokyo Midtown
9-chōme-7-1 AkasakaA 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.