Best 20 travel spots in Akasaka Mitsuke

There are many sightseeing and dating spots in the area where Akasaka Mitsuke area is filled with attraction of art and culture.Even if you visit every week, you never get tired of it, so you can enjoy a new culture experience.In this article, we will introduce the popular sightseeing and dating spots in Akasaka Mitsuke area in 20 selected areas.If you are thinking of dating or holiday sightseeing in Akasaka Mitsuke, please refer to it.

Guest House Akasaka Detached Villa

The Guest House Akasaka Rikyu, located in a 7 minute walk from Yotsuya Station and 15 minutes walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station, is mainly a facility to entertain guests from abroad and to stay in a hotel.

It once was constructed as a part of a large site where the Kishu Tokugawa family had been located in Edo Nakayashiki, and was constructed as Togu Palace in 1909. 1909.This building, built by leading architects and art artists in Japan, usually allows the general public to view buildings from outside due to security reasons.

But, if you apply for this building in advance, you can enter the front yard in front of the building in advance.
Also, you need to make a reservation in advance, but there is a guided tour where you can see the inside of the Japanese-style annex used in a dinner party or a tea party, so I recommend it to those who are interested in it.

The Guest House Akasaka Detached Palace, which has served the world’s VIP, is the only Western Kaze-no-Miya building in the form of a neo-baroque in Japan, and the interior of the guest house is a luxurious atmosphere like a European aristocratic castle, and it is worth seeing.
Please be careful when you take a photo.

It is lit up at night and you can enjoy the beauty different from the daytime.
If you visit Akasaka Mitsuke area, it is a famous place to visit.

Suntory Hall

Suntory Hall is located 1 floors above Roppongi Street in Akasaka Ark Hills.Suntory Hall is operated by the Suntory Arts Foundation, a public interest incorporated foundation, and was designed as the first concert hall for the first time in Tokyo.

The vineyard of vineyard (wine barrel), which is surrounded by circles, aims at “the beautiful sound of the world city”.It is said that it is an opinion of “the hall where musicians and audience can unite” in “the concert hall” of the world-famous conductor “Herbert Heon Karajan” who is one of the design advisors.

It is said that it has a structure where the sound spreads without distortion of any seat, and that the beautiful sound of the sound is called “a jewel box of sound”.It is a hall that you want to experience.

Small hall “Bluerose” is used as a reception for small concerts and large halls, and this is a gorgeous atmosphere.

Suntory Hall has the world’s largest pipe organ, so it’s worth seeing.
Please visit the opportunity to visit Akasaka Mitsuke.

Nezu Museum

Nezu Museum was opened in 1941 based on the wishes of the first Nezu Kaichiro (1860 – 1940), who served as the president of Tobu Railway Co., Ltd., the president of Tobu Railway, in. 1940.

It holds a collection of 7 national treasures, including paintings, books, ceramics, sculptures, lacquerware, and gold works, and it has 7400 national treasures, 87 important cultural properties, 94 important artworks, and other collections.In 2009, the exhibition building and cafe were renewed by the design of Mr. Sumiko Corner.

You can walk around the Japanese garden of 17,000 square meters, which has the image of my 邸時 generation.There is a tea room in the garden, and you can enjoy the scenery of the nature of the four seasons.
The modern architecture building and the collaboration of Japanese gardens are one of the highlights of the collaboration.

Located in Nezu Museum, the cafe NEZUCAFE is a building in a Japanese garden where you can enjoy coffee drinks like coffee, and enjoy coffee drinks like coffee, sandwiches and pies, while viewing 3 directions in a cafe.

Especially when you visit a cafe during a new green season, you can see a new green tree in the area of visibility, a beautiful world like a painting.

It is a beautiful Nezu Museum that is rich in nature that does not seem to be the center of the city.This museum, where you can enjoy art and garden viewing, is a must-see spot when you visit Akasaka Mitsuke.

Taro Okamoto Memorial Museum

Taro Okamoto, a Japanese representative of Osaka Banpaku EXPO seventy, known as “Tower of the Sun”, is known in the world for his avant-garde sculptures and paintings.

After death in 1996, the home and atelier, which had been living for nearly 50 years, is now open to the public as a small art museum. This is the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art.
Since you can see the atelier, drawing-room, and garden while you are alive, don’t you think it’s fun for a fan?

The Taro Okamoto works are all made in this studio, where the studio is decorated with unfinished campuses, the garden is decorated with objects, and the Taro Okamoto is still alive here.

The Taro Okamoto Museum of Art also has a cafe “Peace of Cake” on the first floor, which has been renovated as a memorial hall, so you can enjoy drinks and sweets as well.There is a gallery talk that explains the planned exhibitions and exhibits, so I would recommend it to those who are interested in Taro Okamoto.

You can feel the essence of his passion and art in a space filled with energy for art.

Diet Capitol

The 13 minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station is the National Diet building, which is the center of Japanese politics.

There are House of Councilors and House of Representatives, but the House of Councilors is free of charge, and the House of Representatives is free to visit every day and every day.But please be careful as you can’t visit during the assembly period.

It’s not only a heavy appearance but also a gorgeous interior, so it’s worth seeing when you come here.Both the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors take about 1 hours to visit, both of which walk inside the building by the guidance of the guards (staff guarding the National assembly).Except for some parts, shooting and private language are strictly prohibited.

In the House of Councilors, there are the throne of Emperor Meiji and the diorama of the National Assembly in the waiting hall of the House of councillors.The Emperor’s seat at the opening ceremony of the National Assembly is only for the House of Councilors.At the conference hall, you can look down on the assembly room near the press room, or you can see the room where the emperor is waiting.

There are souvenir shops in the House of Councilors annex, and there are many rare items that can only be obtained here, such as clear files, teacups, and sweets limited to the Diet building, which are introduced by successive prime ministers.

A Visiting Diet Building in Tokyo tour that anyone can participate in free of charge without reservation, and you can see the inside of a valuable building is a must-have spot to participate in.

Akasaka Sacas

Akasaka Sacas is a generic name for a theater or commercial facility that has been created by a TV station, TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting Station), which has reopened its land in Akasaka, Tokyo.

The origin of the name of “Akasaka Sacas” opened in 2008 was the meaning of cherry Blossoms, and the meaning of “Saka s (Circus)” was given by the fact that there are many slopes in Akasaka and many slopes such as Saka Slope and Yakuken Slope.

At Akasaka Sacas, there are a number of facilities, including the TBS head office, fancy cafes, restaurants and shops, as well as theaters where concerts and events are held, so you can enjoy it all day throughout the day.

At the “Sacas Square” in front of TBS Broadcasting Center, events that tie up with TV show are held for a limited period of time, so check it out.
In winter, ice skating rink “White Circus” is also introduced, and it is a “Akasaka Sacas” that is crowded with many tourists.When you have a Akasaka Mitsuke, it’s a recommended spot to go first.

National Diet Library

The National Diet Library was established in 1948 and is the only national library in Japan.The National Diet Library, the largest library in Japan, collects and stores all publications published in Japan.

In principle, anyone who is over 18 years old can use it, but you need to prepare a driver’s license because you need a confirmation certificate.Even if you don’t have to do it, you can use it on the day.

Also, there is a shop in the National Diet Library where you can purchase restaurants, coffee shops, stationery, and stationery, so you can immerse yourself in the world of books throughout the day.

The National Diet Library, which has no chance to visit even Japanese, is a must-have spot for those who love books.

Suntory Museum of Art

Suntory Museum of Art is a museum located on the 3,4 floor of Tokyo Midtown in Akasaka, and exhibits a collection of about 3,000 items, including 1 national treasures and 15 important cultural properties, including cultural properties.

The contents of the works vary from lacquer, painting, dyeing and weaving, emakimono, folding screen, glass, and porcelain, and it is said that the collection of Suntory family members familiar with whisky is included in the collection.

The Suntory Museum of Art is modern and fashionable.On the theme of “Art in Life”, old good Japanese art works and handicrafts are exhibited.

At the museum, various exhibitions are held every 2,3 months, and from various things related to the life of Japan, works that match the theme of the exhibition are displayed.It seems that many of the planned exhibitions are mainly related to ancient Japanese art such as Japan and China.

The fancy cafe in the building is a moist and calm cafe produced by the “Kagafu Fumuroya”.After you appreciate the art, I recommend you to take a relaxing breath here.
In addition, there is a museum shop with a collection of original products based on the motif of the collection.

“Suntory Museum of Art,” which conveys “Beauty of life” through attractive exhibitions since its opening in 1961, is a must-visit spot when you visit Akasaka.

Tokyo Metropolitan Garden Art Museum

Tokyo Metropolitan Garden Art Museum was constructed in 1983 as a Tokyo Metropolitan Garden Art Museum in 1983, using the building of the old morning residence built in 1933 as an art museum.

The building adopts Earl Deco style in Europe in the beginning of the twentieth century.The design of the main room was commissioned by French artist Henry Lapan, and the architecture was carried out by the Interior Bureau of the Ministry of Imperial Household, and it was designated as an important cultural property of the country.

The glass relief door at the front entrance, and the luxurious chandelier in the hall and the old big dining hall, are the hands of René Lalique, the master of the Earl Deco Glass Crafts.
It is a historic building that has been used as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Prime Minister’s Official residence, and the State Guest house until it is opened to the public in 1983.

The only other art museum is this garden, which is treated as a piece of art just like a building.
The garden, which is derived from the name of the museum, consists of 3 gardens : a Japanese garden, a lawn square, and a Western garden, and you can also visit a garden in a garden.

It’s a natural garden that doesn’t seem to be the center of the city, so please spend a long time sleeping on the lawn and spend a lot of time.

Roppongi Hills

Roppongi Hills is a complex facility centered around Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, a high-rise office building with a height of 238 m. It has a wide variety of cultural facilities and commercial facilities, including condominiums, hotels, TV Asahi’s office buildings, cinemas, and art museums.

Roppongi Hills is a very large building with 54 stories on the ground and 6 stories in the basement, and the facility is composed of 5 areas.There are many shops and restaurants in each area, and there are also “Mori Museum”, “Tokyo City View”, and “Toho Cinemas”, so you can’t play even if you stay in a day.

In addition, there are many contemporary art works in the building of “Roppongi Hills”, and there are many photogenic spots that are excellent in social SNS.

There are many gardens such as “Mori Garden” and “Sakurazaka Park”, and there are many benches in the park, so it is recommended when you want to take a relaxing break.

Keyakizaka’s illumination, which has become a winter tradition, has become a popular tourist and dating spot that attracts 7,000,000 people every year.

Ark Hills

Ark Hills is a compound city where offices, hotels, residences, concert halls, and studios gather around an Arc Mori Building Company that is a mainter worker.It is a facility that embodies concepts such as “proximity of labor and housing”, “symbiosis of city and nature”, “cultural transmission”, etc.

It is said that “Ark Hills” which spans Akasaka and Roppongi has the meaning of “connecting Akasaka, Roppongi, Kasumigaseki”.

In Ark Hills, restaurants such as restaurants, concerts, and ANA Hotel are also included in the. Suntory Hall.The 7 arc gardens that have been built around the building have blossoming flowers in each season, creating a space for the rest of the world.

The Sakurazaka and Spanish slopes of the outer circumference of Ark Hills have become a avenue for Someiyoshino in spring, and many people have come to see cherry blossoms.It is lit up in accordance with flowering, and the fantastic beauty of cherry blossoms in the night is amazing.

The Ark Hills, which won the first of the Intelligent Award for the excellent information building, is a facility where you can visit Akasaka Mitsuke to visit it.

Hie Shrine

The Hie Shrine in Akasaka is famous for its power spot as a power spot that benefits from marriage and business prosperity.This Hie Shrine is famous for its main enshrined deity, Ohoyamahime-no-kami, and is performed by Sanno Matsuri, one of the 3 major festivals in Edo.
　　
The most important feature of Hie Shrine is that there is a “God Monkey Statue” in front of the Godo and worship hall, not a guardian dog.It is said that monkeys are originally between gods and humans, so they have been respected for a long time.
It is said that there is a good favor to pray for good luck, since it is read as “Saru-hashi Bridge”.In Hie Shrine, there are some amulets and souvenirs made of monkeys, so I recommend it.

Hie Shrine also has a Sembon Torii gate that is familiar to Fushimi Inari, so it is recommended as a photo taking spot.The Sembon Torii gate that has a bright red color is only 2 places in Tokyo, so please walk here when you visit Hie Shrine.

8 Yoshien

8 Houen is a restaurant and wedding hall with a garden on a land of 12000 tsubo.

In the early Edo period, this place, the Shimoyashiki of “Okubo Hikozaemon OKUBO”, one of Ieyasu TOKUGAWA’s 測臣, was named “8 Yoshien”, meaning “a beautiful place from where to look everywhere” in 1950.

At present, not only restaurants, but also foreign guests, not only Japanese but also foreign guests, are entertained.There are more than 2000 weddings per year, so it’s perfect for a happy seat.

In the Japanese garden of 8 Hoen, there are carp, which swims swim gracefully in a pond, and trees and birds of 100 years old, which is an atmosphere of “Oasis in Tokyo.”.
In spring, you can enjoy many kinds of cherry trees, such as Yoshino Zakura, Yae cherry blossom, and Weeping cherry blossoms, at 8 Houen garden.

Please visit the “8 Yoshien Garden” that inherits history and tradition over the past 70 years.

Anniversaire Omotesando

“Anniversaire Omotesando” is a popular spot where you can find a wedding chapel, popular restaurant, cafe, gift shop, and it is a landmark on Omotesando.

The appearance of Anniversaire Omotesando is like that of French Paris.”Anniversaire” means “anniversaries” in French.

At the gift shop, there are more than 100 kinds of champagne, flowers, olignalsokola and other refined gifts on the theme of “anniversaries.”.ALL OF THEM ARE ATTRACTIVE TO GIRLS!

The cafe “ANNIVERSAIRE CAFE (Anniversaire Cafe)” on the first floor is a Open Café facing Omotesando, and you can enjoy the, sandwiches, homemade sweets, etc. that are offered in a pot in the mood of the Parisian.

On weekends, new bridegroom who just finished a wedding ceremony at Chapel may be able to see a “pacet” blessed by people who go to Omotesando.When I saw the bride and groom celebrate the entrance of the bride and groom with a congratulatory applause and the sound of happiness bell, I think they will be able to divide the happiness.

Enjoy your meal while you are in Paris while looking at the zelkova trees.

Japanese Garden / Hotel New Otani

A Japanese garden that is a symbol of Hotel New Otani.This garden, which has a history of 400 years after starting with Kato Kiyomasa Ko’s Shimoyashiki, the Ii family, and the Fushiminomiya family, is one of the famous gardens in Tokyo.

Surrounded by the Edo-jo Castle exterior Moat, a large garden of about 40000 square meters is a pond kaiyu style (a style of Japanese garden developed during the Edo period), where you can enjoy the color of flowers and trees in every season while enjoying the color of the trees.

It is a spot popular among tourists, because it is a place where you can feel a sense of beauty in the city and a place where you can feel the atmosphere of Japan.

The difference between the height of the Akasaka side and the Yotsuya side, and the fall of 6 m, which is made of 86 large rocks in the garden, is impressive and spectacular.It can be said to be the best spot for this garden.At night, the garden is lit up, and you can enjoy a fantastic beauty different from the daytime.

In the Japanese garden of Hotel New Otani, there is a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal while looking at the garden, such as “Ishiishintei” where you can enjoy Teppan-yaki, “Kiyoizumi Tei” with a relaxed atmosphere, and “Momiji-tei” which can be used by many adults.I’m glad to hear that you can use it even if you are not a guest!

Enjoy a nice time at a location that is perfect for a special anniversary.

National Theater

The National Theater, built in 1966 with the aim of preserving and promoting traditional performing arts, is a theater where Japanese traditional performing arts such as kabuki, theater and rakugo can be enjoyed all year round in Japan, in 1966.In 2016, we celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the opening of our doors.

There are various traditional performing arts such as Kabuki, Bunraku, Gagaku, folk performing arts, and various performances and events throughout the year, in 2 theaters.
In addition, at the National Engei Theater on the same site, you can enjoy rakugo and manzai called popular entertainment, and at the traditional performing Arts Museum, you can see exhibits and materials related to traditional performing arts.

For foreign tourists, we also have an earphone guide that provides easy-to-understand information about Kabuki and bunraku.

For beginners of Kabuki and Bunraku, they regularly hold a viewing class, so why don’t you try to participate in it?

The garden on the side of the Imperial Palace has various plants such as plum blossoms and cherry trees, so you can enjoy the scenery of the nature of each season.
The National Theater, which is deeply immersed in the world of traditional performing arts in Japan, is a must-visit spot when you visit Akasaka Mitsuke.

the blue note Tokyo

The blue note Tokyo, a long-established jazz club that celebrates its thirtieth anniversary in 2018.
This is an adult club that not only allows you to enjoy high-quality music everyday, but also allows you to enjoy delicious dishes together.

The blue note Tokyo, which anyone knows of jazz lovers and music lovers, is in New York, and opened in 1988 in Tokyo.

When opening the door of the blue note Tokyo, it is an elegant and heavy adult atmosphere as if it had come to a club in New York.Many of the performers are foreign artists, and many artists from young to big, mainly from jazz, play on stage and play together.

Music is not just music.You can enjoy the French cuisine that the chef makes carefully, listening to the music.The dishes that are made by examining ingredients directly delivered from the contractor can be changed almost daily.It’s the best deliciousness that you won’t get tired of when you go.

In the adult jazz club “the blue note Tokyo”, you can get excited and get tired of your excitement.

National Art Center

National Art Center, located in Roppongi, was opened in 2007 as the fifth national museum of art in Japan.
National Art Center is a new type of art museum that has no collection of collections, and is a new type of art museum that uses 14000 square meters of the largest exhibition space in Japan.

The impact of Kisho Kurokawa design, which makes use of glass surface, has been highly appreciated worldwide.

There are many exhibition rooms facing the spacious lobby, and there is no permanent exhibition in this museum, so there are always various special exhibitions, sometimes there are 12 different exhibits!

In addition to the exhibition room, the museum also contains fancy restaurants, cafes, and museum shops, so you can enjoy the delicious meal and shopping in addition to the art appreciation, so you can enjoy it on dates.

Nogi-Jinja Shrine

Nogi-Jinja Shrine, located in Akasaka, is a shrine dedicated to Nogi Maresuke and wife who died during the death of Emperor Meiji during the Meiji period.
Although it is small, there is a treasure house on the grounds of the temple, and there is a sword that the Nogi Shogun died when he died.

Nogi is known as a god of victory because of his achievements in the Russo-Japanese War, and he is also known as a god of marriage, and is famous as a god of marriage.The montsuki hakama, which is sold at Nogi-Jinja Shrine, and the “more Furismori” that is a charm of pure white dress looks cute, and it is very popular.

Recently, fans have been visiting the Nogizaka46 as a Nogizaka46 guardian company, including the CD hit praying for idol groups and the coming-of-age ceremony for members.

Please visit the green shrine in the middle of the center of the city.

Former Nogi Residence

Former Nogi Residence is a residence of Nogi Maresuke, a general of the army who died when the Emperor Meiji and Russo-Japanese war broke out, and died of the death of Emperor Meiji.It is currently located in the ward Park, which is called Nogi Park.

Former Nogi Residence was built in 1902 by its design modeled on the French military building (joint headquarters) that Nogi Maresuke saw while studying in Germany, in 1902.

The house of the generals in the Meiji period had many gorgeous buildings, but the building of Former Nogi Residence was built with a black wooden flooring, and it was very simple and rational, and it was also valuable as a Japanese-Western architecture at that time.

Unfortunately, you can’t tour inside (except for special admission), but you can visit from outside at any time.

Summary

I introduced you to some recommended sightseeing and dating spots in Akasaka Mitsuke area. How did you like it?

In the Edo period, there are many daimyo residences, and around the area, there are many restaurants like “Hanamachi” (Flower town), and the city, Akasakamitsuke area, which has prospered as a gorgeous adult town, has been popular in the area.

Currently, the office is lined up, but even in Tokyo, where the old scenery is still vivid, it is a popular tourist spot in Tokyo.If you want to enjoy the calm atmosphere of adults, please visit this Akasaka Mitsuke area, which is recommended for you, and the date and date of sightseeing.