Roppongi Travel Guide

Roppongi Maps

Legend

1. Roppongi Station

4. Roppongi Intersection

6. Hinokichou Park

7. 21-21 Museum

Legend

1. Roppongi Station

4. Roppongi Intersection

6. Hinokichou Park

7. 21-21 Museum

Roppongi Hills

Roppongi Hills is an iconic destination that encapsulates the essence of modern Tokyo. This dynamic urban complex harmoniously blends upscale shopping, world-class art, exquisite dining, and captivating entertainment in the heart of Roppongi. With its striking architecture, diverse attractions, and panoramic city views from the TOKYO CITY VIEW observation deck, Roppongi Hills offers a multifaceted experience that captures the vibrant spirit and sophistication of the city. 

Mori Art Musuem

Nested within Roppongi Hills, the Mori Art Museum is a haven for art enthusiasts. It focuses on contemporary art from Japan and around the world, presenting a diverse array of thematic exhibitions that span various genres and mediums. With its commitment to showcasing innovative and thought-provoking works, the museum provides visitors with a unique opportunity to engage with the evolving landscape of contemporary art on a global scale.

 

TV Asahi

TV Asahi’s distinctive headquarters in Roppongi houses an interactive theme park known as the “TV Asahi Roppongi Hills Studio.” Visitors can partake in live show tapings, explore hands-on attractions related to popular TV programs, and immerse themselves in the captivating world of Japanese broadcasting. The experience offers insight into the production of Japan’s entertainment industry.

Tokyo Midtown

Tokyo Midtown is another prominent complex in Roppongi, offering a fusion of high-end shopping, cultural attractions, and entertainment. The “Suntory Museum of Art” within Tokyo Midtown hosts rotating exhibitions that spotlight Japanese traditional art and crafts, providing insight into Japan’s rich cultural heritage. The complex features a variety of restaurants, a garden, and seasonal events that showcase the ever-changing beauty of each season.

National Art Center
(Shinbijutsukan)

The National Art Center, Tokyo, is an architectural masterpiece and a haven for art enthusiasts in the heart of Roppongi. Unlike traditional museums, the center doesn’t have a permanent collection but instead hosts a rotating array of exceptional exhibitions, showcasing a diverse spectrum of art forms from both Japan and around the world. With its unique, vast, and light-filled exhibition spaces, The National Art Center offers an immersive experience that invites you to explore the ever-evolving landscape of artistic expression

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Yorishiro (依り代)

Objects that attract or summon spirits while simultaneously providing them with a temporary residing place according to the Shinto belief system. 

Japanese people have believed that spirits reside in the evergreen tress and bamboo for thousands of years.

Scenic Gardens
Learning Objectives

State your name, age and nationality

Ask for and understand simple directions

State things that like doing (i.e running, reading, studying, etc.)

Ask Japanese people about their English language ability, and communicate your Japanese ability