❶ Azabudai Hills

This massive complex opened in 2023 in Minato City, Tokyo. Combining abundant greenery with a variety of urban functions, it includes offices, residences, retail space, hotels, cultural facilities, and educational and medical institutions. The popular show from Odaiba, “Mori Building Digital Art Museum: Epson teamLab Borderless,” has also been relocated and opened here.

Roppongi-itchome (Subway), Kamiyacho (Subway), Roppongi (Subway), Azabu-juban (Subway), Onarimon (Subway)

https://www.azabudai-hills.com/en/

❷ Tokyo Tower

This 333-meter broadcasting tower has two observatories. The “Top Deck Tour” is a popular tour that takes visitors up to the top deck at 250 meters. In 2022, one of Japan’s biggest eSports parks “RED° TOKYO TOWER” opened inside “FOOT TOWN” located directly below the tower. Enjoy the latest attractions here.

Akabanebashi (Subway), Kamiyacho (Subway)

https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/en/

❸ Zojoji Temple

Located at the foot of Tokyo Tower, this temple has deep ties to the Tokugawa Shogunate. Its grounds are home to the graves of successive Tokugawa Shoguns, as well as numerous cultural assets, including the Odono (Great Hall), one of the largest in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and Sanmon (Sanmon Gate). In spring, you can also enjoy the view of approximately 200 cherry blossom trees.
The Sangedatsumon Gate at the entrance to Zojoji Temple is currently undergoing preservation and repair work, which will continue until 2022.

【About the Sangedatsumon Gate Major Repair Project】
https://www.zojoji.or.jp/news/1196.html

Onarimon (Subway), Shibakoen (Subway), Daimon (Subway)

https://www.zojoji.or.jp/en/

❹ Shiba Daijingu Shrine

Located in an office district, this shrine boasts a history of about 1,000 years. It enshrines Amaterasu-Omikami, the sun goddess in Japanese mythology, and Toyouke-Omikami, the goddess controlling the five grains. The shrine is famous for offering blessings for relationships, but it is also popular for its “Strong Luck Amulet.” It’s a great place to visit before the Tokyo Marathon.

Daimon (Subway), Onarimon (Subway)

https://www.shibadaijingu.com

❺ Azabu-Juban

With its cobblestone streets and brick sidewalks, Azabu-Juban is a fashionable neighborhood reminiscent of a European town. The Azabu-Juban Shopping Street has a history of over 300 years, offering everything from casual to trendy restaurants and stores, as well as bakeries and patisseries that attract long lines of customers.

Azabu-juban (Subway)

https://www.azabujuban.or.jp/about/eng/

❻ Shiba Park

Celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023, Shiba Park is one of the oldest parks in Japan. Shiba Maruyama Kofun in Area 1 and Momiji Valley in Area 19 are both popular spots. Also, the promenade in Area 4 offers great views of Tokyo Tower.
Cherry blossoms are usually at their best in March to April.

Shibakoen (Subway), Onarimon (Subway)

https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index001.html

❼ Kyu Shiba-rikyu Gardens

This is one of the daimyo (feudal lord) gardens still retaining its appearance from the early Edo period (late 17th century). Walk around the pond to admire the seasonal landscape and the splendid stonework. Not only is it just a 1-minute walk from the North Exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station, but the garden’s relatively small size allows you to enjoy a quick stroll.

Hamamatsucho (JR, Tokyo Monorail), Daimon (Subway)

https://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/park/format/index029.html

❽ Tokyo Bay Cruising Restaurant Symphony

Takeshiba Pier and Hinode Pier are Tokyo’s gateways to the sea, where water buses and large ships leave for the islands. Pleasure cruises also offer chances to enjoy fancy meals, shows and the scenery of Tokyo Bay from the ship’s deck.

1-minute walk from Yurikamome Hinode Station 12-minute walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station

https://www.symphony-cruise.co.jp

❾ Shibaura Canal

With a beautifully maintained promenade, visitors can enjoy a stroll along the canal and feel the refreshing breeze. Also popular is the sightseeing cruise that departs from the beautiful “Shibaura Island” and heads toward Tokyo along the waterway.

Tamachi (JR), Mita (Subway), Shibaura-futo (Yurikamome)

❿ Sengakuji Temple

This famous temple was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Edo shogunate. It is known related to the Ako Incident of the Edo period (early 18th century), in which 47 loyal Ako Gishi (samurais of Ako) avenged their lord’s death. Within the precincts of the temple are their graves and the Akogishi Memorial Hall. The “Ako Gishisai Festival” is held in spring and winter as memorial services for the 47 men.

Sengakuji (Subway)

https://sengakuji.or.jp/about_sengakuji_en/

⓫ Mita Teramachi (Oshiroi Jizo)

Many temples are scattered between Mita 3-chome, 4-chome, Hijiri-zaka, and Sakurada-dori. Since it is not a tourist temple, there are many small temples. Each has its own history and characteristics, making for an interesting stroll. Gyokuhoji Temple is famous for its Gokkose Life-Prolonging Jizo (commonly known as "Oshiroi Jizo")

Shirokane Takanawa (subway)

⓬ Atago Shrine

Atago Shrine is located at the summit of Mt. Atago, which is 26 meters above sea level. This is the highest natural mountain within Tokyo's 23 wards. Visitors are delighted with the changing seasons, from cherry blossoms in spring, the coolness of the lush trees and the sound of cicadas in summer, the moon and autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter.
As it is located in an office district, the shrine grounds are bustling with people working nearby during their lunch break. It serves as a peaceful place for people, an oasis-like presence in the heart of the city.

Kamiyacho, Toranomon Hills, Toranomon (Metro), Onarimon Station (Toei Mita Line), Shimbashi (JR)

https://www.atago-jinja.com/