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.
Route-ordered classic spots close to the path.
Other route ideas around the same area.
Start at the canal-side Shibaura Island and head to Shibaura Minami Futo Park to see the bridge from below. Then, take the elevator up to the Rainbow Bridge Promenade. Enjoy a thrilling 1.7km walk across the sea, 50 meters above the water, with stunning panoramic views of Tokyo's skyline. Finish at Daiba Park (historic fortress ruins) to look back at the magnificent bridge you just crossed. An exhilarating experience unique to Tokyo.
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.
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.
Rainbow Bridge Promenade is a special course where you can walk across the huge suspension bridge spanning Tokyo Bay. You can have an adventure viewing Tokyo's skyline and ships while feeling the wind from about 50 meters above the sea.
