Image of A stroll from the old Shiba Rikyu, where you can feel the sea, to Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower.

A stroll from the old Shiba Rikyu, where you can feel the sea, to Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower.

This time, our walk will follow a nearly straight path. Let’s start by heading towards the old Shiba Rikyu Garden.

The nearest station is JR Hamamatsucho Station, which serves as the gateway to Haneda Airport.

The great thing about this route is that you can always see our final destination, the Tokyo Tower, so you just need to head towards it. Feel free to make detours along the way. This area is abundant with eateries, so depending on your mood at the moment, enjoy a meal or a break.

Image of KYU SHIBA RIKYU GARDEN
KYU SHIBA RIKYU GARDEN
Compared to the neighboring Hamarikyu Gardens, this garden is smaller and easier to look around. Although it is surrounded by buildings, visitors can enjoy the contrast between the beautifully landscaped garden and the square buildings.
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Pass by Hamamatsucho Station and walk towards where you can see the Tokyo Tower. The next spot is about 7 minutes away.
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SHIBA DAIJINGU
The shrine dates back to 1005 during the Heian period (794-1185). Although it’s relatively small, its torii gate is magnificent. It’s one of the Ten Shrines of Tokyo and is often referred to as the Ise Grand Shrine of the Kanto region. By the way, Tokyo Daijingu is also known as the Ise Grand Shrine of Tokyo. Both shrines are …
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he next spot is about 5 minutes away. This area is filled with eateries, so why not take a break or have lunch as you wander around? There’s also a Starbucks along the way.
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ZOJO JI TEMPLE
Zojoji Temple is renowned as the family temple of the Tokugawa clan. During the Edo period, the structure of Zojoji Temple’s gate was particularly tall, and one could see the sea from the top. The Tokyo Tower is also nearby, and the Shiba-Maruyama Kofun, an ancient burial mound, is situated in the adjacent Shiba Park. This is among the most …
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It’s about 5 minutes to the Tokyo Tower, which towers behind Zojoji Temple. But it can be dull to just go straight there, so it’s recommended to take a stroll around the nearby Shiba Park. It seems that the park used to be part of the temple grounds.
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TOKYO TOWER
Still standing as a symbol of Tokyo. Many people prefer its night illumination over that of the Sky Tree. It may seem isolated, but there are plenty of places to explore around it, making it a great stopover point. There is also a Marion Crepe near the entrance.
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Tokyo Tower is our goal for this walk.

Even if you don’t climb to the top of Tokyo Tower, you can still enjoy it. However, if it’s your first time, you should definitely go up. While it has been renovated, the building itself hasn’t changed, so you can still enjoy the Showa era atmosphere in places. Surrounding it are tall buildings, and you’ll understand why the Sky Tree became necessary as a broadcasting tower. Apparently, it still serves as a backup even now.

The nearest stations are Kamiyacho (H05) and Akabanebashi (E21).
If you still have the energy to walk, Azabu Juban and Roppongi are also within walking distance.

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