Tokyo - Roppongi, Akasaka & Around (PDF Chapter)

This is the Roppongi, Akasaka & Around chapter from Lonely Planet’s Tokyo guidebook.

Long one of Tokyo’s prime nightlife districts, Roppongi has diversified over the last decade, with the successful real-estate developments Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown bringing arts, culture and shopping to the neighbourhood. Akasaka’s proximity to the National Diet, Japan’s parliament, defines it as establishment Tokyo.

• enjoy contemporary art and Tokyo’s urban panorama from the Mori Art Museum which occupies the top of Mori Tower.
• maps
• ponder cutting-edge art, architecture and design ideas at 21_21 Design Sight in the Andō Tadao–designed building in the park behind Tokyo Midtown.
• transport
• walk through the massive entrance gate to the venerable Zōjō-ji and see Tokyo Tower in the background.
• restaurants & bars

Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping, Sports & activities.