Akasaka

如何抵達

By train

Akasaka-Mitsuke station on the Metro Ginza and Marunouchi subway lines is at the northeastern edge of Akasaka. The station is connected by a handy, if rather long, tunnel to Nagatacho station on the Namboku, Hanzomon and Yurakucho lines. Tameike-Sanno (Namboku/Ginza) is also in the area and a good access point for Hitotsugi-dori, the main thoroughfare through the Akasaka district. Travelers from Narita Airport can take the Keisei Skyliner to Ueno, then transfer to the Ginza subway line (¥2,110, 90 min.), or add 15 minutes but lower the cost to ¥1,190 by taking the limited express instead of the Skyliner. The Narita Express isn't cost-effective unless you hold a rail pass, in which case you can travel to Tokyo Station and change for the Marunouchi line (85 min. total), paying only the subway fare of ¥160. Haneda Airport passengers can take the Keikyu line to Shimbashi, changing there for the Ginza line (¥720, 40 min.). Many of the tourist attractions can also be reached by getting off at 1 Roppongi station.

By bus The Airport Limousine Bus makes convenient hourly runs (sometimes twice an hour) between Narita and major hotels in Akasaka (¥3,000, approx. 80-120 minutes).

必看景點

In 2007, Akasaka Sacas opened to great fanfare. Much like the nearby competing Roppongi Hills or Tokyo Midtown, Akasaka Sacas is made up of Akasaka Biz Tower, chock-full of eateries and several shops, Akasaka BLITZ and ACT Theatre, and of course the iconic TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) building.

1 Nogi's house and shrine (乃木神社), Akasaka 8-11-27 (Nogizaka stn, exit 1), ☏ +81 3 3478-3001, fax: +81 3-3478-3005. Daily 06:00–18:00. General Nogi's house is a great example of Western architecture constructed during the Meiji period (19th century), mixing Japanese and Western elements. The general killed himself here after the Meiji Emperor's death. Descend the stairs to reach the shrine that was dedicated to him in 1917. Lonely place, very photogenic. Free.

Tokyo Midtown 2 Tokyo Midtown, 9-7-1 Akasaka (Roppongi station, exit 4A, 8; Nogisaka station, exit 3). Daily 11:00–24:00. Opened in April 2007, this competitor to Roppongi Hills boasts Tokyo's second tallest office building, a Ritz-Carlton and yet more endless acres of shopping and eating. Still, Midtown favors wood paneling and greenery over raw concrete and feels a little more human than Hills do. The main gallery (and the floor under) always have open Japanese art exhibits. 3 21_21 Design Sight, Midtown Hinokichō Park, ☏ +81 33475 2121. 10:00-19:00 (last entrance 18:30); Tu off. Changing exhibitions devoted to the latest and greatest in Japanese design. 4 Fujifilm Square, Akasaka 9-7-3, Midtown West, ☏ +81 3 6271-3350. Daily 10:00–19:00. Fujifilm's exhibition space for the latest and greatest in photography. Exhibits are usually free and well worth a visit. Free. 5 Suntory Museum of Art, Midtown Garden. Su–Th 10:00–18:00, F,Sa 10:00–20:00. Hosts changing art exhibitions. c. ¥1300.

住宿

Akasaka's hotels are all in the business/luxury category and charge a premium for their location.

1 InterContinental ANA Tokyo, 1-12-33 Akasaka (between the Tameike-Sanno and Roppongi Ichome subway stations), ☏ +81 3-35051111. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. An international hotel and all staff can speak English. The rooms are a decent size compared to most American hotels. There is also a limousine bus connecting the ANA Hotel to Narita Airport - it takes approximately two hours and is available to both guests of the hotel and people with other accommodation. 2 Hotel Asia Center of Japan, Akasaka 8-10-32 (a 10-min walk or one metro stop away from Roppongi at Aoyama itchome on the Oedo, Ginza, and Hanzomon lines), ☏ +81 3 3402-6111, fax: +81 3 3402-0738. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Excellent budget hotel – no amenities like a gym or spa, but friendly staff, small but well-appointed rooms, restaurant. Free high-speed internet in room, coin internet in lobby. Laundry available. ¥8000. 3 Ritz-Carlton Tokyo, 9-7-1 Akasaka (in Tokyo Midtown), ☏ +81 3 3423-8000, fax: +81 3 3423-8001, [email protected]. A strong contender for the hotly contested title of Tokyo's most expensive hotel, the Ritz-Carlton is perched atop Tokyo's tallest building, the hip Tokyo Midtown complex, with even the lobby on the 45th floor. Heated pool, a selection of saunas, Michelin-star French dining and more. Probably Tokyo's priciest hotel, with room rates starting from ¥60,000.