Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department

On the other side of the road in front of Ministry of Justice, there's Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department.

This building is often on police dramas and movies.
Sometimes it's called "Sakuradamon" since it's located in front of Sakuradamon gate of the Imperial Palace.


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<The Nearest Station>

Sakuradamon station on Yurakucho Line (Y17/Tokyo Metro)

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Ministry of Justice

Building of Ministry of Justice is built at the end of 19th century.
This German Neo-Baroque architecture was damaged by bombing in World War II and restored.
This building is an important cultural property.

This place is often used for film taking.

You can see inside on week days.

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<The Nearest Station>

Sakuradamon station on Yurakucho Line (Y17/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

10:00-18:00         Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays

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Marunouchi Brick Square

Marunouchi Brick Square is a block behind the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum.
There're nice restaurants around the garden on the backside of the museum.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Yurakucho station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line
Hibiya station on Mita Line (I08/Toei Subway) /
Chiyoda Line /Hibiya Line (C09/H07/Tokyo Metro)

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Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo

Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum, Tokyo is a red brick building restored in 2009.
Original building was designed by Josiah Conder and built in the end of 19th century as an office building.

This museum exhibits western arts in 19th century.
You can enjoy arts in the building which was originally built in the same period.

There's a free museum which shows history of this building.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Yurakucho station on Yamanote Line / Keihin Tohoku Line
Hibiya station on Mita Line (I08/Toei Subway) /
Chiyoda Line /Hibiya Line (C09/H07/Tokyo Metro)

<Admission>

Varies by exhibition.

10:00-18:00 (-20:00 on Fridays)
Closed on Mondays, Open if it's holiday and closed on the following day
Closed on Year end and New Year's day

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(S10) Kagurazaka to Higashi Gyoen Gardens

This tour leads you to some gardens, museums, and shops in town.
There're many fun places to visit in Tokyo.
I selected various sites that you can enjoy combination of traditional and modern Tokyo.

Route and links are as follows.

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Iidabashi station on Oedo Line (E06/Toei Subway)

1. Iidabashi station (Oedo Line/Toei Subway)

2. Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

3. Kagurazaka Strolling

4. Lunch

Kagurazaka station to Takebashi station on Tozai Line (T05>T08/Tokyo Metro)

5. Crafts Gallery, The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo

6. The East Gardens (Higashi Gyoen) of Imperial Palace

7. KITTE

JR Tokyo station on Yamanote Line etc.

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(S09) Maniac Museums and Temples in Megro

Megro has unique museums and temples which may not be known well.
But they are worth visiting because of their uniqueness.

Megro Gajyoen has "Hyakudan Kaidan" or 100 steps stairs and decorated restrooms.
Museum pf Contemporary Sculpture is an open air museum in a temple.
Parasite Museum has a lot of parasite specimens, so it may be better to visit after lunch.
500 Rakan Temple has over real size 300 Rakan wooden statues.
Megro Fudoson has over 1100 years history.

Route and Links are as follows.

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JR Meguro station on Yamanote Line
Meguro station on Miata Line (I01/Toei Subway) /
Namboku Line (N01/Tokyo Metro)

1. Meguro Gajyoen

2. Museum of Contemporary Sculpture

3. Lunch

4. Parasite Museum

5. 500 Rakan Temple

6. Meguro Fudoson Temple

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(S08) Unique Museums in Asakusa

Asakusa is one of the most famous sightseeing spots in Tokyo.
However, people may not know unique museums in the area.

You can spend a whole day to enjoy the other face of Asakusa.

Route and links are as follows.

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Asakusa station on Ginza Line (G19/Tokyo Metro) /
Asakusa Line (A18/Toei Subway)

1. Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center

2. Nakamise Street

3. Sensoji Temple

4. Amuse Museum

5. Lunch

6. World Bags and Luggage Museum

7. Drum Museum

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