Explore Tokyo’s Midtown and Roppongi Hills area noted for its public art, boutique shopping and galleries. Visit the shrine and Nogi and see the Aoyama Cemetery, where the famous are buried. Walk through beautiful gardens and view the unique sculptures dotted around Tokyo Midtown. As the sun sets, explore the pulsating nightlife of Roppongi.
Highlights
- Walking tour of Aoyama and Roppongi Hills
- Visit Aoyama Cemetery and Nogi Shrine
- Wander through Hinokicho Park and admire the sculptures
- Explore the shops, art galleries and nightlife of Roppongi
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Aoyama and Roppongi Hills Walking Tour
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Cherry Tree!It blumed early this year, to our delight.Photo by: Martha WUSA, 04 2010 -
Plum BlossomsPlum trees blum in February, they were everywhere!Photo by: Martha WUSA, 04 2010 -
More Plum TreesWe usually mistook them for cherry trees!Photo by: Martha WUSA, 04 2010 -
Tokyo city at nightBeautiful night view over Tokyo from Roppongi Hills Mori TowerPhoto by: Melanie AAustralia, 09 2009 -
Mori Tower360 degree views of Tokyo from the Mori Tower.Photo by: Marceline SUnited Kingdom, 10 2007 -
Useful Information
Roppongi Hills, Tokyo
Meet your guide and travel by subway to Aoyama Icchome Station. Walk under the lines of gingko trees as you make your way to Aoyama Cemetery, the final resting place of famous Japanese and foreigners. One of the cemetery's most famous graves is that of Hachikō, the dutiful dog whose statue adorns Shibuya Station. The cemetery is also renowned for its cherry blossoms which can be seen during the months of March and April. See the beautiful gardens surrounding Nogi Shrine and hear the story of loyal General Nogi Maresuke, who upon the death of the emperor took his own life.
Wander Hinokicho Park, once a garden attached to the residence of the wealthy former Daimyo Mori clan -- Hinoki means cypress tree and there are many on the grounds. Also see the pond fed by a bubbling stream, which is overlooked by a traditional Japanese teahouse.
Afterwards, explore Tokyo Midtown, a new concept in city living. The area was designed to bring together urban development with eco-friendly concepts to provide a unique inner-city experience. With lots of open spaces and lush green gardens, it’s truly an oasis in the city.
Continue on to Roppongi Hills and Mohri Gardens, and then walk past the Stripe House Gallery to Imo Araizaka Hill, where the tour will end. Take time to explore the shops, art galleries and nightlife of Roppongi, before making your own way back to your hotel.
Wander Hinokicho Park, once a garden attached to the residence of the wealthy former Daimyo Mori clan -- Hinoki means cypress tree and there are many on the grounds. Also see the pond fed by a bubbling stream, which is overlooked by a traditional Japanese teahouse.
Afterwards, explore Tokyo Midtown, a new concept in city living. The area was designed to bring together urban development with eco-friendly concepts to provide a unique inner-city experience. With lots of open spaces and lush green gardens, it’s truly an oasis in the city.
Continue on to Roppongi Hills and Mohri Gardens, and then walk past the Stripe House Gallery to Imo Araizaka Hill, where the tour will end. Take time to explore the shops, art galleries and nightlife of Roppongi, before making your own way back to your hotel.
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