Neighbourhood in Minato
Roppongi
六本木
Central Tokyo district known for nightlife, embassies and the art museums of Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown and the National Art Center.
- places to see
- 6
- walk past the highlights
- 1.7 km
- Tokyo
- Minato
Roppongi has long been known for its nightlife and its many foreign embassies. Since the 2000s it has also become one of Tokyo's best art districts: the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills, the National Art Center and the Suntory Museum of Art in Tokyo Midtown form the so-called art triangle.
By day it is offices, galleries and cafes; after dark the area around the crossing fills with bars and clubs. Tokyo Tower is about 20 minutes' walk east. See our Minato guide for the rest of the ward.
Don't miss in Roppongi
Start with these, then wander the side streets.
1. Roppongi Hills
六本木ヒルズShops, restaurants and Mori Tower, with the Tokyo City View deck near the top.
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2. Mori Art Museum
森美術館Contemporary art high up in Mori Tower. Open late on most nights.
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3. Tokyo Midtown
東京ミッドタウンShopping complex with a park behind it, home of two good museums.
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4. The National Art Center, Tokyo
国立新美術館Huge glass exhibition hall for big temporary shows.
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Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)5. Suntory Museum of Art
サントリー美術館Japanese art and crafts inside Tokyo Midtown.
6. 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
21_21 DESIGN SIGHTDesign gallery by Ando Tadao in Midtown's garden.
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Walk Roppongi in order
The highlights as one easy walk, about 1.7 km in all.
Stop 1
Roppongi Hills
Start here
Stop 2
Mori Art Museum
1 min walk
Stop 3
The National Art Center, Tokyo
10 min walk
Stop 4
Suntory Museum of Art
7 min walk
Stop 5
Tokyo Midtown
2 min walk
Stop 6
21_21 DESIGN SIGHT
3 min walk
Roppongi on the map
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Questions
Is Roppongi safe at night?
Generally yes, but avoid touts who invite you into bars and keep an eye on your bill and your drink.
Sources
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