Shinagawa

Tokyo
Shinagawa
Varied hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions make this waterfront Tokyo ward a good home base during a visit to the city.

The Shinagawa ward is located near the heart of Tokyo. It has one of the densest concentrations of tourist accommodations in the city, making it easy to find somewhere to stay here. Spend time exploring the streets and you will quickly find it has many attractions beyond its hotels.

Shinagawa has a long history, with written mentions of it going back to the 8th century. Its location provides both river and sea access, giving it importance as a trading post. It expanded rapidly in the 1600s and 1700s. To accommodate the area’s thriving population, land was reclaimed from Tokyo Bay. Look out across the bay and imagine how different the coastline of this hyper-modern place must have looked a few centuries ago.

Discover varied aspects of the ward. Exit the Shinagawa station to the west and you will be well placed for exploring Takanawa, a hilly, hotel-filled district that is ideal for relaxed walks. Head east from the station and make your way into Konan, a futuristic area packed with soaring corporate skyscrapers.

To understand Shinagawa’s history, head to Kyu-Tokaido Street (meaning Former Tokaido Street), where you’ll find old-fashioned shops, cafés and guesthouses.

Follow the street to the Meguro River to admire its lovely red bridges. Here, the Ebara Shrine is the site of the lively Tenno Matsuri Festival every June. The festival features boats covered with hundreds of paper lanterns floating along the river after dark.

Another interesting shrine in the ward is the Shinagawa Shrine. Climb to the top of a hill near Shinbanba station to view this 12th-century wonder.

Visit the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art while you are in Shinagawa. Set within an art deco mansion, the museum’s collections include works by artists from Andy Warhol to Maruyama Okyo.

Get to Shinagawa from anywhere in the city by taking the subway or train. The ward has multiple stops, including the main Shinagawa station, a major transportation hub.


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Top hotels in Shinagawa

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
3 out of 5
1-11-10 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is €62 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
€62
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,020 reviews)
Business hotel
"Small but clean and efficient rooms. Nicely located near ryogoku station with good access to downtown Tokyo. Outstanding onsen facilities."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is €133 per night from 5 Jun to 6 Jun
€133
per night
5 Jun - 6 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,492 reviews)
"great value, huge room for 2 bed for Japan standards. Heart of a busy location but safe and quiet inside."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
4 out of 5
1-6-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is €152 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
€152
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy 6 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,098 reviews)
"Very convenient with the airport limo bus!"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is €148 per night from 20 May to 21 May
€148
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,383 reviews)
"Great access to monorail and trains, easy to check out and go to gate"

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
4 out of 5
3-10-8 Iidabashi, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €118 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
€118
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,605 reviews)
"Excellent staff- great service."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Hotel Metropolitan Edmont Tokyo
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
3.5 out of 5
1-2-2 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is €135 per night from 4 Jun to 5 Jun
€135
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,597 reviews)
"It has shuttle to Disney which is awesome. Our view of the sky tree."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Shinagawa

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Minato

4.5/5(71 area reviews)

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay are top sights in Minato, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sengakuji Station or Shirokane-takanawa Station to see more sights in the area.

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Haneda

Haneda is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Tokyo Bay or Anamori Inari Shrine.

Haneda
Roppongi which includes a city, street scenes and signage

Roppongi

4/5(14 area reviews)

Travellers choose Roppongi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station and check out top sights like National Art Center, Tokyo.

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Shinbashi

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Shinbashi. Make a stop by Karasumori Shrine or SL Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uchisaiwaicho Station to get around town.

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Akasaka

4.5/5(60 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station.

Akasaka
Shibuya showing central business district, street scenes and a city

Shibuya

4.5/5(101 area reviews)

Shibuya is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Shibuya Crossing and Meiji Jingu Shrine. See more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Shibuya Station or Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station.

Shibuya

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