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Minato

Central hub in Tokyo

About Minato
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Upcoming Minato Events

Shinbashi Koichi Festival 2025

Shinbashi Koichi Festival 2025

Jul 24th - Jul 25th

Shinbashi Koichi Festival in Tokyo, an annual summer party with delicious food, drinks, drumming and dancing. Not to mention a Yukata..

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Azabu-Juban Noryo Matsuri 2025

Azabu-Juban Noryo Matsuri 2025

Late Aug

The Azabu-Juban Noryo Matsuri is a two day summer festival in late August. Full of dancers, performances, and live music, the festival..

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Roppongi Hills Bon Odori 2025

Roppongi Hills Bon Odori 2025

Late Aug

Running for almost 20 years now, the Roppongi Hills Bon Odori is a celebration of summer in the heart of Tokyo. Designed to be a..

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Where to eat in Minato

Pikachu Afternoon Tea

Pikachu Afternoon Tea

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There are numerous ways for Pokémon fans to enjoy Japan, and one of the newest is the Pikachu Afternoon Tea taking place at Th..

Menya Musashi Kosho

Menya Musashi Kosho

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Try Menya Musashi Kosho in Roppongi. Wonderfully fresh Tsukemen and Ramen noodles are served at this cool shop in the heart of Tokyo...

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Places to stay in Minato

The Prince Park Tower Tokyo

The Prince Park Tower Tokyo

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When you come to Tokyo, you expect an experience of a lifetime. The Prince Park Tower Tokyo in Tokyo's Minato ward aims to help..

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Latest Minato Reports

Discover Kintsugi in Minami Aoyama

Discover Kintsugi in Minami Aoyama

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Experience the art of kintsugi at Utsuwa Omusubi HANARE in Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama. Learn the traditional technique of repairing..

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About Minato

Laden with embassies and packed full of international and cosmopolitan leanings, Minato City, or Minato-ku, is one of Tokyo's 23 special wards. With its shrines, parks, museums and landmarks, Minato City has more than enough to keep visitors entertained.

A defining icon of Minato’s skyline is Tokyo Tower. This red, Eiffel Tower-esque structure stands bright against the muted tones of the city and at night, lights up in multitude of colors. Be sure to visit one of the tower’s observation decks for breathtaking panoramas of the city. Beside Tokyo Tower is Shiba Park, the largest park in Minato. This expanse of greenery is a popular viewing spot for Tokyo Tower, and is home to Zojoji Temple, making it a perfect nature getaway from city life.

Satisfy your artistic side at one of Minato’s renowned museums. Admire ancient East Asian art at Nezu Museum, contemporary art at Mori Art Museum, and fine art, such as Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh paintings, at The National Art Center.

For an unforgettable entertainment experience, visit Roppongi Hills. This partially-outdoor, partially-indoor complex is home to a Japanese-style garden, an observation deck, movie theaters, high-end shops, and restaurants. The sophisticated area truly has something for everyone and is renowned for its lively nightlife. Continue your entertainment journey at Tokyo Midtown, just a few minutes walk from Roppongi Hills. This “city within a city” includes shops, restaurants, museums, nature, apartments, offices, and a luxury hotel. 

After a day of sophistication, head to the Shimbashi (or Shinbashi) district of Minato for a more down to Earth experience among the streets’ izakaya and restaurants. Train enthusiasts will especially enjoy the steam locomotive located outside of Shimbashi Station, which commemorates Japan’s railway history.

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