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Shinagawa is a major business and transportation hub in Tokyo. In the old Edo Period (1603-1867) Shinagawa was the first major stop from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Tokaido Road [might want to check out the family boardgame Tokaido as well]. These days it has grown to become one of Tokyo's busiest stations and mainly caters to businessmen and hotels. The East side of the station (toward Tokyo Bay) is called the Konan exit and is mainly a large business district while the West side of the station called Takanawa exit has many large hotels and shopping malls. Many major rail lines connect at Shinagawa including the Yamanote Line, the Tokaido Shinkansen and connections to both Haneda and Narita Airports.
Although Shinagawa is a place many tourists may find themselves staying at (because of all the big city hotels), it's not really considered a "Tourist Attractions" because it is a city that is mainly for business. The big hotels do have bowling ally's, shopping malls, the Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa aquarium and various places to eat but Shinagawa is basically just a modern concrete city. It is fun to walk through Shinagawa station around 8:00 a.m. during rush hour from the West exit to the East exit as you will find yourself amongst a massive stream of businessmen rushing on their way to work. However, even if you do stay in Shinagawa it's a very easy and quick ride in either direction on the Yamanote Line to Shibuya / Shinjuku or Tokyo / Ueno direction. Furthermore it's a convenient place to arrive at or leave from on your way to Narita or Haneda airports.
Shinagawa is a major business and transportation hub in Tokyo. In the old Edo Period (1603-1867) Shinagawa was the first major stop from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Tokaido Road [might want to check out the family boardgame Tokaido as well]. These days it has grown to become one of Tokyo's busiest stations and mainly caters to businessmen and hotels. The East side of the station (toward Tokyo Bay) is called the Konan exit and is mainly a large business district while the West side of the station called Takanawa exit has many large hotels and shopping malls. Many major rail lines connect at Shinagawa including the Yamanote Line, the Tokaido Shinkansen and connections to both Haneda and Narita Airports.
Although Shinagawa is a place many tourists may find themselves staying at (because of all the big city hotels), it's not really considered a "Tourist Attractions" because it is a city that is mainly for business. The big hotels do have bowling ally's, shopping malls, the Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa aquarium and various places to eat but Shinagawa is basically just a modern concrete city. It is fun to walk through Shinagawa station around 8:00 a.m. during rush hour from the West exit to the East exit as you will find yourself amongst a massive stream of businessmen rushing on their way to work. However, even if you do stay in Shinagawa it's a very easy and quick ride in either direction on the Yamanote Line to Shibuya / Shinjuku or Tokyo / Ueno direction. Furthermore it's a convenient place to arrive at or leave from on your way to Narita or Haneda airports.
Access
Shinagawa is a major city in Tokyo and a main station on the main "Yamanote Line" that loops around Tokyo. Shinagawa is very easy to get to from anywhere in Tokyo. From Tokyo Station side or the Shinjuku/Shibuya side ride the Yamanote Line about 10-20 min.
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Area Map
Shinagawa area is full of big hotels
Attractions
Here is a list of some of the top Attractions in & nearby Shinagawa. View all Attractions in Shinagawa.
Odaiba
Hours: This is a Area, therefore each establishment has it's own hours but generally shops in Japan generally open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. while restaurants are generally open until 9:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m.
Cost: Each establishment's cost is different.
Map: Google Map
Odaiba is a popular shopping, entertainment and lodging area on a man made island in Tokyo Bay. It's not on the main Yamanote Line that loops Tokyo but can be reached from the Tokyo area in about 30 minutes. Large Shopping centers & malls, 5 star hotels, Amusement Zones, Convention Buildings, ... more details
Hara Museum
Hours: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Wednesdays until 8:00 pm (5:00 pm if a national holiday) (last entry 30 min. before closing)
Closed: Mondays (or the following Tuesday if Monday is a national holiday). Also closed intermittently during exhibition changes, see Official Website.
Cost: 70+: 550 yen | 18+: 1,100 yen (College Students 700 yen) | Under 18: 500 yen.
Map: Google Map
The Hara Museum of Contemporary Art is a private contemporary art museum within walking distance of Shinagawa Station in Tokyo. The exhibitions change every once in a while so if you visit once in a while you'll have a chance to see something new. Exhibitions that have been displayed come from a w... more details
Sengakuji
Hours: Apr. - Sep. 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Oct. - Mar. 7:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. | Memorial Hall： Apr. - Sep. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. - Mar. 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Map: Google Map
Sengakuji was just your basic 'ol Zen Buddhist temple in Tokyo until 1701. In that year the Ako Incident occurred (portrayed in movies named "47 Ronin" or "Chushinguru") and made the temple super famous. Sengakuji is the famed temple where the 47 Ronin are interned. The temple itself is a pretty bas... more details
World Trade Center Tokyo Observation Deck
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (entry until 8:00 p.m.) Extended hours during summer and Christmas holidays.
Closed: No closing days
Cost: 620 yen (500 yen with online coupon)
Map: Google Map
Taken before the view was blocked Update as of 2018; A building taller than the World Trade Center has been built right next to it blocking a large portion of the side that faces Tokyo Tower (You can see below a view you used to get before that building was built). You can still see Tokyo Tower (ba... more details
