Shirokanedai Course

sanpo
Nature trail
Hike like a local
Avoid the crowds

Overview

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.

Spots along this route

3 spots

Route-ordered classic spots close to the path.

Start

Route-ordered classic spots close to the path.

Matsuoka Museum of Art

Museums & Art Galleries

Matsuoka Museum of Art

Matsuoka Museum of Art is a private museum in Shirokanedai. You can appreciate a diverse collection of Buddhist statues, ceramics, and Western paintings collected by the founder in a relaxed space.

681 m from start73 m near route

364 m/5 min walk

Minato City Local History Museum

Architectural SitesMuseums & Art Galleries

Minato City Local History Museum

Minato City Local History Museum is a museum that renovated a masterpiece of early Showa architecture (former Institute of Public Health). Called "Yukashi no Mori", the building's retro and dignified interior is extremely photogenic.

1 km from start72 m near route

328 m/4 min walk

Zuishoji Temple

Shrines & Temples

Zuishoji Temple

Zuishoji Temple is a Zen temple where the Important Cultural Property "Daiyu Hoden" faces a modern priests' quarters designed by architect Kengo Kuma. The architecture reflected in the water basin is photogenic.

1.4 km from start89 m near route

Goal

3 spots

Route essentials

Features

Iconic Architecture: Explore beautiful historic buildings and museums.Urban Forest: Relax in the lush, wild greenery of the Institute for Nature Study.Elegant Stroll: Enjoy a refined walk along the tree-lined Platinum Street.