MInato-ku

Hamamatsuchō/Daimon(浜松町/大門)

A city that is developing into a hub for tourism and business

Location and Features

Hamamatsucho (Daimon) area is located in the northeastern part of Minato Ward, Tokyo. Hamamatsuchō Station, where the JR Yamanote and Keihin Tohoku lines stop, and Daimon Station, where the Toei Asakusa and Toei Oedo lines stop, are very accessible. It is also the last station of the Tokyo Monorail line that terminates at Haneda Airport. Since the Tokyo Monorail takes less than 20 minutes to Haneda Airport, many tourists visit the area as a base for sightseeing.

Street view of Hamamatsuchō

One stop away is Shiodome and Shinbashi stations, the largest business districts in Tokyo, which can be reached on foot in about 15 minutes, so many business travelers use this station as a base for their business. This means that many business travelers use the area as a base for their business. There are also many restaurants to meet the demand. It is also within 10 minutes walking distance to Hama Rikyu Gardens, which is a great tourist attraction.

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The nearest town to Tokyo Tower

The Tokyo Tower, a landmark of Tokyo, is clearly visible from the station.

As for Tokyo Tower, it is a 333-meter-high radio tower with a distinctive red color. It was the tallest tower in Japan until the birth of the Tokyo Sky Tree. The interior can be visited as a tourist attraction. The main deck is 120 meters above the ground and offers a panoramic view of Tokyo. There are also restaurants and souvenir stores at the base of the building, so after enjoying the view, you can enjoy eating and shopping.The exterior of the building is illuminated in different shades depending on the season, so be sure to enjoy that as well.

Tokyo Tower illuminated

A city undergoing redevelopment

Waters Takeshiba

On the opposite side of Tokyo Tower, in the bay area (Takeshiba), new commercial facilities are being built and the area is being redeveloped under the name of “Waters Takeshiba“. The Shiki Theater, where you can see the Shiki Theatre Company, one of Japan’s most famous theater companies, and Atre Takeshiba, which includes shopping and restaurants, make this area alone enough for a full day of sightseeing.

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