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Akasaka is an urban, business-friendly neighbourhood with convenient options for restaurants. The neighbourhood's architecture and friendly people are just a couple of its charming qualities. Take in the natural beauty of the parks and flowers—or broaden your horizons with some local art. A stay at one of Akasaka's hotels makes it easy to venture out into the greater Tokyo area.

Sightseeing around Akasaka

The monuments and temples offer insight into the area's history, while the museums add a sense of refinement. Study the collections at Toraya Museum, JCII Camera Museum, or Kensei Kinenkan. The local culture at Akasaka ACT Theater, National Engei Hall, and Tokyo National Theatre might be just what you're looking for. Toyokawa Inari Shrine and Temple, Jodoji Temple, and Akasaka Biz Tower are monuments worth a look. Hotel New Ōtani, Hirakawa Tenmangu Shrine, and Hie Shrine are a few landmarks that can't be missed. Hours of family fun are waiting at Meiji-jingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink, Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Tower Aquarium.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. You'll find the great outdoors at parks like Chidorigafuchi Park, Kitanomaru Park, and Hibiya Park. At Sotobori Park, Kokyogaien National Gardens, and Roppongi Sakurazaka, take some time to really appreciate nature. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Akasaka Sacas, Tokyo Midtown, and Roppongi Hills. Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama, Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium, or Meiji Jingu Stadium will provide yet another welcomed diversion.

A few of the area's most popular attractions are Prada, Meiji Jingu Shrine, and Sensoji Temple. You can also visit Hodoji Temple, Meiji Kinenkan, and Hikawa Shrine.

Getting around Akasaka

For a quick way to explore the city, catch a ride on metro transit at Akasaka-Mitsuke Station, Nagatacho Station, or Kojimachi Station. To venture out of town, take a train from Tokyo Yotsuya Station.

The Tokyo (HND-Haneda) airport is 15.2 km (9.4 miles) from Akasaka. Tokyo (NRT-Narita Intl.) is the next closest airport, 59.9 km (37.3 miles) away.