Shopping & Viertel
Akasaka
Akasaka ist ein Stadtteil der japanischen Hauptstadt Tokio. Er befindet sich im von Bürogebäuden und öffentlichen Einrichtungen dominierten innerstädtischen Bereich südwestlich der kaiserlichen Residenz und des Regierungsviertels Nagatachō. Nach der Volkszählung des Jahres 2005 betrug die Einwohnerzahl in den neun Vierteln (chōme) Akasakas 10.042, während die Bevölkerungszahl tagsüber bei 97.180 lag.
Akasaka
Akasaka is a mixed residential and commercial district in Minato Ward, sitting between the Nagatachō government area and Roppongi. It's less about a single sight and more about the neighbourhood itself: office towers, older backstreets with restaurants and bars, and pockets of nightlife that draw a mix of business travellers, government workers, and locals rather than tourists. It's a reasonable base for people who want to be near central Tokyo without staying in a more touristy area.
Getting there
Akasaka is served by its own subway stations, and central Tokyo hubs like Shinjuku or Tokyo Station are typically a 15-25 minute subway ride away, depending on your starting point and line connections.
Time to allow
A couple of hours is enough to walk through the main streets and get a feel for the area. If you're stopping for a meal or drinks, plan for longer.
When to go
Evenings show a different side of Akasaka than daytime, as restaurants and bars fill up with the after-work crowd, particularly on weeknights. During the day, especially around lunchtime on weekdays, streets near the office buildings can get busy with workers.
Combine it with
- Midtown Tower (0.6km) — close enough for a short walk, useful for shopping or a meal.
- Roppongi (1km) — nearby for further dining, nightlife, or shopping options.
- National Art Center, Tokyo (1km) — worth combining if you're interested in art alongside the neighbourhood walk.
- Nagatachō (1km) — Japan's government district, within easy walking distance.
Quellen: offene Daten von Wikipedia und OpenStreetMap · Aktualisiert 5. August 2026 · Redaktion die World by City-Redaktion
