Guidebook for Akasaka
Arts & Culture
The Mori Art Museum is the best place to get a view of Tokyo from above
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Mori Art Museum
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiThe Mori Art Museum is the best place to get a view of Tokyo from above
21_21 at Tokyo Midtown hosts various design-related exhibitions. All exhibits have excellent English descriptions
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21 21 DESIGN SIGHT
9-chōme-7-6 Akasaka21_21 at Tokyo Midtown hosts various design-related exhibitions. All exhibits have excellent English descriptions
Sightseeing
The Sakuradamon Gate to the Imperial Palace is about a 20-minute walk from Tokyo Little House. Early mornings are lively with bicycle commuters and joggers
Sakuradamon Gate
1-1 ChiyodaThe Sakuradamon Gate to the Imperial Palace is about a 20-minute walk from Tokyo Little House. Early mornings are lively with bicycle commuters and joggers
Founded as the guardian of Edo Castle (now the Imperial Palace), this shrine’s main hall was destroyed in the air raids of 1945 and rebuilt in 1958. Recent redevelopment has given the shrine a modern aura, but its history stretches back before the 15th century. The rear approach features a tunnel of orange gates akin to Fushimi-Inari Shrine in Kyoto.
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Founded as the guardian of Edo Castle (now the Imperial Palace), this shrine’s main hall was destroyed in the air raids of 1945 and rebuilt in 1958. Recent redevelopment has given the shrine a modern aura, but its history stretches back before the 15th century. The rear approach features a tunnel of orange gates akin to Fushimi-Inari Shrine in Kyoto.
Food Scene
¥250~ | M-Sat 10:30-20:30
Venerable Akasaka establishment open since 1976. Enjoy an afternoon tea and cake in the old-fashioned cafe, or take sweets to go. Most tarts and cake are ¥250~400. Their “shukurimu” cream puffs are famous citywide.
Shirotae
4-chōme-1-4 Akasaka¥250~ | M-Sat 10:30-20:30
Venerable Akasaka establishment open since 1976. Enjoy an afternoon tea and cake in the old-fashioned cafe, or take sweets to go. Most tarts and cake are ¥250~400. Their “shukurimu” cream puffs are famous citywide.
Just a few minutes away, restaurant with cozy interior offering high-quality meat to grill at the table, along with a great selection of beer and wine.
Nikugen
2-chōme-14-33 AkasakaJust a few minutes away, restaurant with cozy interior offering high-quality meat to grill at the table, along with a great selection of beer and wine.
Best Tonkatsu in Akasaka. They've been around since the 1970s and even have one Michelin star, but still serve their pork cutlet for about ¥1,500. There's usually a line at lunch.
Masamune
2-chōme-8-19 AkasakaBest Tonkatsu in Akasaka. They've been around since the 1970s and even have one Michelin star, but still serve their pork cutlet for about ¥1,500. There's usually a line at lunch.
The best ramen nearby, Ittenbari brought Hokkaido-style miso ramen to the capital back in the early 1970s.
Ittenbari Ramen & Chahan Restaurant
3-chōme-7-9 AkasakaThe best ramen nearby, Ittenbari brought Hokkaido-style miso ramen to the capital back in the early 1970s.
Libertable
2-chōme-6-24 AkasakaFancy tarts go for about ¥700 each here.
Parks & Nature
Meiji Jingu Gaien is one of the city's largest green spaces and one of the best places to see Ginko trees when the leaves turn in November. Home to the Meiji Picture Gallery and the new National Stadium being constructed for the 2020 Olympics.
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Meiji Jingu Outer Garden
1-1 KasumigaokamachiMeiji Jingu Gaien is one of the city's largest green spaces and one of the best places to see Ginko trees when the leaves turn in November. Home to the Meiji Picture Gallery and the new National Stadium being constructed for the 2020 Olympics.
Drinks & Nightlife
Charge ¥700, drinks ¥1200-1500 | M-Sat 17:00-1:00 | Partial English menu
No need to journey to Shinjuku or Ginza—one of Tokyo’s most memorable cocktail and whiskey bars in hidden on the fifth floor in this corner of Akasaka. Amazing space, classy service, and delicious drinks.
Bar Kanta
5-chōme-1-2 AkasakaCharge ¥700, drinks ¥1200-1500 | M-Sat 17:00-1:00 | Partial English menu
No need to journey to Shinjuku or Ginza—one of Tokyo’s most memorable cocktail and whiskey bars in hidden on the fifth floor in this corner of Akasaka. Amazing space, classy service, and delicious drinks.