Tokyo/Akasaka

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Not to be confused with Tokyo/Asakusa.

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Akasaka-Mitsuke station on the Metro Ginza and Marunouchi subway lines is at the northeastern edge of Akasaka. The station is connected by a handy, if rather long, tunnel to Nagatacho station on the Namboku, Hanzomon and Yurakucho lines. Tameike-Sanno (Namboku/Ginza) is also in the area and a good access point for Hitotsugi-dori and the main thoroughfare through the Akasaka neighborhood.

Travelers from Narita Airport can take the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno and then transfer to the Ginza subway line (¥2,110, 90 min.), or add 15 minutes but lower the cost to ¥1,190 by taking the limited express instead of the Skyliner. The Narita Express isn't cost-effective unless you hold a rail pass, in which case you can travel to Tokyo Station and change for the Marunouchi line (85 min. total), paying only the subway fare of ¥160. Haneda Airport passengers can take the Keikyu line to Shimbashi, changing there for the Ginza line (¥720, 40 min.).

Many of the tourist attractions can also be reached by getting off at Roppongi station GPS 35.6636,139.7319 Roppongi Station Hibiya Line Platform 2013.jpg|1280px]].

What to see in Tokyo/Akasaka

Hie shrine - Akasaka seen from Hie shrine

In 2007, Akasaka Sacas opened to great fanfare. Much like the nearby competing Roppongi Hills or Tokyo Midtown, Akasaka Sacas is made up of Akasaka Biz Tower, chock-full of eateries and several shops, Akasaka BLITZ and ACT Theatre, and of course the iconic TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) building.

Nogi's house and shrine - 乃木神社 A | Akasaka 8-11-27 35.66836, 139.72787 Nogizaka stn, exit 1 ☎ +81 3 3478-3001 +81 3-3478-3005 House_of_Maresuke_Nogi - Opening Hours: Daily 06:00–18:00 Free General Nogi's house is a great example of Western architecture constructed during the Meiji period (19th century), mixing Japanese and Western elements. The general killed himself here after the Meiji Emperor's death. Descend the stairs to reach the shrine that was dedicated to him in 1917. Lonely place, very photogenic.

Tokyo Midtown

Tokyo Midtown - 9-7-1 Akasaka 35.665833, 139.731111 Roppongi station, exit 4A, 8; Nogisaka station, exit 3 Opening Hours: Daily 11:00–24:00 Tokyo Midtown Tokyo Midtown.2 Opened in April 2007, this competitor to Roppongi Hills boasts Tokyo's tallest tower, a Ritz-Carlton and yet more endless acres of shopping and eating. Still, Midtown favors wood paneling and greenery over raw concrete and feels a little more human than Hills do. The main gallery (and the floor under) always have open Japanese art exhibits.

21_21 Design Sight - Midtown Hinokichō Park 35.6675, 139.73027 ☎ +81 33475 2121 | Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00 (last entrance 18:30); Tuesday off 21 21 Design Sight 21 21 DESIGN SIGHT - Changing exhibitions devoted to the latest and greatest in Japanese design.

Fujifilm Plaza | Akasaka 9-7-3, Midtown West 35.665401, 139.730268 ☎ +81 3 6271-3350 Tokyo Midtown West.JPG Opening Hours: Daily 10:00–19:00 Free Fujifilm's exhibition space for the latest and greatest in photography. Exhibits are usually free and well worth a visit.

Suntory Museum of Art - Midtown Garden 35.666389, 139.730278 Opening Hours: Su–Thursday 10:00–18:00, F,Sa 10:00–20:00 c. ¥2300 Suntory Museum of Art Tokyo-Midtown-Suntory-Museum-of-Art-01 A Hosts changing art exhibitions.

Eat and drinking

At night corporate Akasaka loosens its tie and comes to life: the blocks bounded by Sotobori-dori (外堀通り) and Hitotsugi-dori (一ッ木通り) are packed full of expensive restaurants and late night restaurants, second only to the Tokyo/Ginza|Ginza in swankiness. Both Japanese and international cuisine are very well represented, with places like Tenichi for tempura and Shabuzen for shabu-shabu, and others representing (Indonesian), French, Mexican, Russian, Indian, Italian cuisines... If you name it, you'll probably find it.

Most restaurants cater mostly to the expense account set and are correspondingly expensive at dinner time (¥10000 and up is not uncommon). The best deals in Akasaka are therefore at lunch, since no matter how high their prices go in the evening, all these restaurants offer excellent lunch menus for ¥1000 or so.

Ninja Akasaka - 2-14-3 Nagata-cho, Akasaka Tokyu Hotel Plaza 1F 35.677900, 139.737171 ☎ +81 3-5157-3936 - Ninja waiter - The entrance is a little difficult to find, but what do you expect from a restaurant designed like a hidden ninja fortress? Navigate through dark corridors, over bridges and trap doors to your hidden room, where ninja waiters attend to your needs while performing tricks and illusions. The food is delicious as well as being presented in unique ways that are sure to entertain. Pre-set menus (usually 7-10 courses) run anywhere from ¥7,000 up to ¥20,000, but items can also be ordered a-la-carte.
Akasaka umaya - 赤坂うまや 35.6758753, 139.7353371
Rokuhara Hojo - 京串六波羅 | B1 35.676086, 139.735714 串 at 京串六波羅 . Specializes in kushiage, counter in a very Japanese cozy atmosphere. 1000 yen lunch set with 9 skews and unlimited Rice.

Akasaka is famous for its Korean restaurants:

Ichiryu Bekkan - Akasaka 2-13-17 1st floor 35.672331, 139.7383284 ☎ +81 3-3582-7008 | Opening Hours: 24 hours 1620 ¥ Seolleongtang at Ichiryu bekkan, Akasaka . Their speciality (and only dish) is the Seolleongtang soup, a white broth with beef, served with many side dishes including kimchi. Add sel and pepper yourself to the soup at your convenience.

If you are on a budget try the lunch box from a supermarket.

Preece Premium | Tokyo Midtown Basement 35.66561, 139.72994 ☎ +81 3 5413-5109 | Opening Hours: 24 hours daily Somewhat expensive even for Tokyo standards Very good selection of imported foods.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Akasaka's hotels are all in the business/luxury category and charge a bit of a premium for their location.

InterContinental Ana Tokyo - 1-12-33 Akasaka Tokyo 107-0052, Japan 35.66808, 139.74065 Between the Tameike-Sanno and Roppongi Ichome subway stations ☎ +81 3-35051111 Checkin - 3PM / Check-out: 12PM An international hotel and all staff can speak English. The rooms are a decent size compared to most American hotels. There is also a limousine bus connecting the ANA Hotel to Narita Airport - it takes roughly two hours and is available to both guests of the hotel and people with other accommodations.
Hotel Asia Center of Japan | Akasaka 8-10-32 35.67065, 139.72804 a 10-min walk or one metro stop away from Roppongi at Aoyama itchome on the Oedo, Ginza, and Hanzomon lines ☎ +81 3 3402-6111 +81 3 3402-0738¥8000 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 11:00 Excellent budget hotel – no amenities like a gym or spa, but friendly staff, small but well-appointed rooms, restaurant. Free high-speed internet in room, coin internet in lobby. Laundry available.
Ritz-Carlton Tokyo - 9-7-1 Akasaka 35.6663290, 139.7313616 In Tokyo Midtown ☎ +81 3 3423-8000 +81 3 3423-8001 Probably Tokyo's priciest hotel, with room rates starting from ¥60,000 Ritz-carlton 01 - Located on the top floors of the hip Midtown building and the tallest in Tokyo.

Tokyo/Akasaka

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Contents

Travel on a Bus in Tokyo/Akasaka

What to see in Tokyo/Akasaka

Tokyo Midtown

Eat and drinking

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Tokyo/Akasaka

Muslim Friendly Hotels