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.
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.