Shinagawa Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shinagawa
Shinagawa
Shinagawa
Shinagawa
Shinagawa
Varied hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions make this waterfront Tokyo ward a good home base during a visit to the city.

The Shinagawa ward is located near the heart of Tokyo. It has one of the densest concentrations of tourist accommodations in the city, making it easy to find somewhere to stay here. Spend time exploring the streets and you will quickly find it has many attractions beyond its hotels.

Shinagawa has a long history, with written mentions of it going back to the 8th century. Its location provides both river and sea access, giving it importance as a trading post. It expanded rapidly in the 1600s and 1700s. To accommodate the area’s thriving population, land was reclaimed from Tokyo Bay. Look out across the bay and imagine how different the coastline of this hyper-modern place must have looked a few centuries ago.

Discover varied aspects of the ward. Exit the Shinagawa station to the west and you will be well placed for exploring Takanawa, a hilly, hotel-filled district that is ideal for relaxed walks. Head east from the station and make your way into Konan, a futuristic area packed with soaring corporate skyscrapers.

To understand Shinagawa’s history, head to Kyu-Tokaido Street (meaning Former Tokaido Street), where you’ll find old-fashioned shops, cafés and guesthouses.

Follow the street to the Meguro River to admire its lovely red bridges. Here, the Ebara Shrine is the site of the lively Tenno Matsuri Festival every June. The festival features boats covered with hundreds of paper lanterns floating along the river after dark.

Another interesting shrine in the ward is the Shinagawa Shrine. Climb to the top of a hill near Shinbanba station to view this 12th-century wonder.

Visit the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art while you are in Shinagawa. Set within an art deco mansion, the museum’s collections include works by artists from Andy Warhol to Maruyama Okyo.

Get to Shinagawa from anywhere in the city by taking the subway or train. The ward has multiple stops, including the main Shinagawa station, a major transportation hub.


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Our pick of the best Shinagawa Hotel Deals

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,144 reviews)
"This is a great hotel in a wild and busy part of town that everyone visits. It’s full of life and history. It’s very popular for nightlife for the Japanese and they know how to party. My friend is 80 and I’m 73 and we absolutely loved it. Mornings are a bit of a shock as the streets are littered ..."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
4.5 out of 5
2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is NZ$776 per night from 6 May to 7 May
NZ$776
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 10 restaurants, and 5 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
"Very clean and accommodating."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,628 reviews)
"The breakfast buffet at the top floor was delicious and had a beautiful view! We really enjoyed starting each day with this. The room was quite small, but that was expected. The location was nice for getting around Tokyo."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is NZ$394 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
NZ$394
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
"Incredibly luxurious hotel that made me feel like I was a wealthy person staying there. Staff were super nice and the food was great!"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is NZ$226 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel for an early flight
"Within walking distance to T3. Efficient checking in system. Friendly staff. Reasonable sized room. Nice drip coffee. Quiet hotel despite the number of guests. Would like to clarify information from some reviews. Onsen is only for guests with tickets. No unlimited minibar."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
APA Hotel &  Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
3.5 out of 5
2-3 Hibino, Mihama-ku, Chiba, Chiba-ken
The price is NZ$96 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$96
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Chiba. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,240 reviews)
"I booked a smoking room by mistake, but it didn't smell too bad and I was able to stay very comfortable. It's nice to be close to Makuhari Messe and the staff are very friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Tokyo Bay Makuhari
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Shinagawa

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Ota

4.5/5(98 area reviews)

Travellers choose Ota for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Kamata Ikegami Line Station or Nishi-magome Station and check out top sights like Tokyo Bay.

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Minato

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay are top sights in Minato, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sengakuji Station or Shirokane-takanawa Station to see more sights in the area.

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Haneda

Haneda is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Tokyo Bay or Anamori Inari Shrine.

Haneda
Roppongi which includes a city, street scenes and signage

Roppongi

4.5/5(30 area reviews)

Travellers choose Roppongi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Roppongi Station or Roppongi-itchome Station and check out top sights like National Art Center, Tokyo.

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Shinbashi

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Restaurants and shopping are highlights of Shinbashi. Make a stop by Karasumori Shrine or SL Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uchisaiwaicho Station to get around town.

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Akasaka

4.5/5(84 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station.

Akasaka


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