Akasaka Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Akasaka
Visit the upscale restaurants, flashy entertainment complexes and theaters in this hilly neighborhood with modern skyscrapers, shopping malls and nightclubs.

With a range of shopping centers and lively avenues, Akasaka is a thriving commercial district near the heart of Tokyo. Surrounding the shopping streets are palaces, shrines and forested parks that will take you away from the tumult of city life. Walk up and down the charming hilly streets of this entertainment hub.

Check the schedule at the Akasaka ACT Theater, which puts on all types of shows, from fun family musicals to refined classical concerts. Along the eastern side of the theater is the tall Akasaka Biz Tower, an impressive and modern office skyscraper that hosts restaurants and boutiques.

Note that the theater and the tower are part of the immense Akasaka Sacas complex, a so-called city within a city where you’ll also find the TBS Headquarters and the Blitz Theater. The latter is aimed at younger audiences, with pop recitals and rock acts.

For something more outdoorsy, head to the vast and scenic Chidorigafuchi Park, where gorgeous cherry blossoms hang over a moat. Rent a boat to take out on the water, which is partially covered in a layer of pink petals in April.

Embrace the quarter’s traditional side with a trip to the Toyokawa Inari Temple. Inspect the statue of the Shinto fox god, or Inari, to which the spiritual site is dedicated. Just across the street in the Toraya Museum learn about the history of Japanese candy and purchase your favorites.

Another highlight of the area is the Nogi Shrine, devoted to a 20th-century army general and his wife who both committed suicide in a show of unison after the death of Emperor Meiji.

The quarter is in the northern part of the Minato district of southern Tokyo. Take the metro to the Akasaka or Akasaka-Mitsuke Station. Visit the surrounding areas of Chiyoda, Shibuya and Shinjuku.

Akasaka has some of Tokyo’s most iconic shrines, parks and towers.


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Our pick of the best Akasaka Hotel Deals

Centurion Hotel Grand Akasaka
Centurion Hotel Grand Akasaka
3 out of 5
3-19-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$118 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$118
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved the location. Lots of dining & shopping options. 2nd time we stayed was on the 13th floor. The room needs some upgrading. Carpet seemed dirty, veneer trim coming off and paint peeling."

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

Centurion Hotel Grand Akasaka
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
3 out of 5
1-11-10 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is NZ$121 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,259 reviews)
"Conveniently located near a JR train station as well between main Shinkansen access points of Tokyo and Ueno station. Easy to commute across Tokyo. The Hotel staff made the process easy to forward our luggage to the next destination seamlessly. They walked us through filling the necessary paperwork ..."

Reviewed on 30 Oct. 2024

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,281 reviews)
Ideal location
"Perfect hotel for a short stay in the heart of Shinjuku, 5 mins walk to East Entrance of station."

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,671 reviews)
"So grateful to stay in this hotel a short connected walk away from Haneda. Beautiful, classy mall with gorgeous Japanese products, a LAWSON DOWNSTAIRS!!! (So exciting.) We got in late with our young, tired kids and this hotel was such a treat. Luxurious room and bathroom, small fridge, comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3
The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3
4 out of 5
2-6-5 Haneda International Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$285 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,446 reviews)
"I was not expecting much from an airport hotel but it exceeded expectations. Room. - comfort double was larger than expected so was the bed. Night ware provided with plenty of other products for a short stay. Restaurant for evening meal was okay with a small bar. BA check in desk just a few steps ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

The Royal Park Hotel Tokyo Haneda Airport Terminal 3
APA Hotel & Resort Nishishinjuku Gochome Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Nishishinjuku Gochome Eki Tower
3 out of 5
3-14-1 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is NZ$168 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
NZ$168
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,128 reviews)
"Nice!"

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

APA Hotel & Resort Nishishinjuku Gochome Eki Tower
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Akasaka

Roppongi which includes a city, street scenes and signage

Roppongi

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

Travellers choose Roppongi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station and check out top sights like National Art Center, Tokyo.

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Shinbashi

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Shinbashi. Make a stop by Karasumori Shrine or SL Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uchisaiwaicho Station to get around town.

Shinbashi
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Shibuya

5/5(173 area reviews)

Shibuya is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Jingu Shrine. See more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Shibuya Station or Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station.

Shibuya
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Minato

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay are top sights in Minato, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sengakuji Station or Shirokane-takanawa Station to see more sights in the area.

Minato
Ginza featuring a city, skyline and street scenes

Ginza

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.

Ginza
Akihabara Electric Town showing signage, street scenes and a city

Chiyoda

4.5/5(206 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Chiyoda. Nippon Budokan is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Kudanshita Station or Takebashi Station to see more of Tokyo.

Chiyoda

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