Shinagawa品川
Tokyo guide
From old downtown streets of temples and shopping lanes to districts of skyscrapers and neon, each area feels different. Trains and subways go everywhere; most main sights are about 30 minutes from Tokyo Station.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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- 1
Senso-ji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate
Said to be Tokyo's oldest temple. From Kaminarimon Gate with its giant lantern, the Nakamise shopping lane leads to the main hall.
Many overseas visitors
In the 2023 survey, 47.4% of foreign visitors to Tokyo went to Asakusa (4th) Source: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, 2023 Survey of Foreign Visitors' Behavior
- Temples, shrines & churches
- History & buildings
- Shopping & strolling
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Subway · About 25 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Kanda, change to the Ginza subway line for Asakusa, then about 5 minutes on foot ・ 11km from here
- 2
Shibuya Scramble Crossing
A crossing where crowds pour across from every side each time the lights change. The statue of the dog Hachiko stands by the station.
- Views
- Night views
- Shopping & strolling
about 30 minFree
Train · About 30 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Shibuya ・ 4.9km from here
- 3
Meiji Jingu Shrine and Harajuku
A shrine deep in a forest. The entrance is right beside Harajuku Station, close to Takeshita Street and its youth fashion shops.
- Temples, shrines & churches
- Nature
- Shopping & strolling
about 1.5 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 40 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Harajuku, then about 10 minutes on foot to the main hall ・ 6.4km from here
- 4
Shinjuku (Tokyo Metropolitan Government observatories)
The city hall's observatories, about 200 meters up among the skyscrapers, look out over Tokyo. At night, head for the neon of the east side.
- Views
- Night views
about 60 minFreeFine on a rainy day
Train · About 30 min from Tokyo ・ JR Chuo Line rapid to Shinjuku, then about 10 minutes on foot from the west exit ・ 8.0km from here
- 5
Ueno Park
A park with major museums and a zoo, famous for cherry blossoms in spring. The Ameyoko market street runs south of the station.
- Museums
- Nature
- With kids
about 2 hrFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Train · About 12 min from Tokyo ・ JR Yamanote Line to Ueno (Park Exit) ・ 10km from here
- 6
Imperial Palace (East Gardens, Nijubashi Bridge)
The site of Edo Castle. Stone walls and moats remain, and the East Gardens are open for walking. See Nijubashi Bridge from the plaza.
- History & buildings
- Nature
about 1.5 hrFree
Walk · About 15 min from Tokyo ・ From the Marunouchi North Exit to Otemon Gate ・ 6.6km from here
“Classics” and “Hidden gems” are our editors' picks, not a measured popularity ranking. Travel times are estimates. Please check prices, opening hours and operating days with the official sources before you go.
Photo and data credits
Night skyline of Tokyo with the illuminated Tokyo Tower David Kernan (CC BY 4.0) / Kaminarimon Gate of Senso-ji with its huge red lantern Kakidai (CC BY-SA 3.0) / Crowds crossing the Shibuya Scramble Crossing at dusk Benh LIEU SONG (Flickr) (CC BY-SA 2.0) / The main hall of Meiji Jingu beyond a wide gravel courtyard Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert (CC BY-SA 4.0) / The twin towers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Eavesdropper6735 (CC BY 4.0) / Cherry trees in full bloom and lanterns in Ueno Park Syced (CC0) / The stone bridge to the Imperial Palace and Fushimi Turret Otto Domes (CC BY-SA 4.0). Cropped and resized.
Facilities & features
- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Easy step-free access
- Transfers take a little longer
- Typical transfer time: about 7 min
Lines from here
- Narita Express (Shinjuku – Shibuya – Shinagawa – Tokyo – Narita Airport)
- Narita Express (Ofuna – Yokohama – Musashi-Kosugi – Shinagawa – Tokyo – Narita Airport)
- Limited Express Hitachi / Tokiwa (Shinagawa – Tokyo – Ueno – Mito)
- Yamanote Line
- Keihin-Tohoku / Negishi Line (Omiya – Tokyo – Yokohama – Ishikawacho)
- Tokaido Line (Tokyo – Yokohama – Odawara – Atami)
- Yokosuka Line (Tokyo – Shinagawa – Yokohama – Kamakura – Zushi)
- Keikyu Airport Line (Shinagawa – Keikyu Kamata – Haneda Airport)
- Keikyu Main Line Limited Express (Sengakuji – Shinagawa – Keikyu Kamata – Keikyu Kawasaki – Yokohama)
- Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Nozomi
Within walking distance of this station
See nearby on a mapPlaces you can drop by on foot after leaving the station. Times are estimates.
- Go hereMaxell Aqua Park ShinagawaAbout 2 min on foot from Shinagawa Station (Takanawa Exit)
An aquarium inside the Shinagawa Prince Hotel, with dolphin shows and exhibits that mix sea life with light and sound.
- Go hereGotenyama GardenAbout 11 min on foot
A Japanese garden tucked among office towers. Paths wind down a slope past a waterfall and pond, with cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
- Go hereKitashinagawa Shopping Street (Old Tokaido)About 15 min on foot
A shopping street on the old Tokaido road through the Shinagawa post town, with long-running nori and footwear shops along stone paving.
- Go hereShinagawa ShrineAbout 15 min on foot from Shinagawa Station (Takanawa Exit)
A shrine at the top of a steep stone stairway. Its grounds include a fujizuka, a small mound built to represent Mount Fuji.
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