A quiet, high-end residential area rich in history. Visit Sengakuji Temple, the legendary resting place of the 47 Ronin samurai, or escape to the lush Institute for Nature Study. With easy access from Shinagawa, it offers a peaceful retreat with a deep cultural atmosphere.
Routes and walks that fit inside this area.
Begin at the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, an Art Deco masterpiece surrounded by the vast primeval forest of the Institute for Nature Study. Stroll down the elegant "Platinum Street" to discover the neo-Gothic architecture of the Minato City Local History Museum. The route concludes at Zuisho-ji, a stunning Zen temple redesigned by Kengo Kuma. A journey through Tokyo's architectural history amidst deep greenery.
Sengakuji Station and temple open a route through the former Takamatsu villa grounds and the Hosokawa residence remains. Takanawa, Seisho-ko, Yukashi-no-Mori, and Platinum Street carry the walk into Shirokane.
Platinum Street (Shirokane) is a beautiful avenue lined with ginkgo trees in Shirokanedai. Lined with sophisticated cafes and boutiques, it is a "street for adults" where you can take an elegant walk amidst lush greenery.
From Gotanda Station, visit Kiji Shrine before crossing Yatsuyama-zaka. Yatsuyama Bridge continues the route toward Kita-Shinagawa Station.
From Gotanda Station, the route visits Ikedayama Park and Nemunoki Garden before reaching Gotanda Park. Kamenoko Bridge carries the final stretch toward Meguro Station.