Minato-ku Sakura Theater, Act Ⅳ -Three Sakura-zaka in Minato-ku-
Did you know there are three Sakura slopes in Minato-ku？ Each offers a different atmosphere.
Ark Hills Sakura-zaka
On the Tameike side of Ark Hills is a Sakura slope that stretches southeastward from the Tokyo ANA Hotel. At one time, there was a splendid old cherry tree and this slope was named after it. The old tree was burned during World War II and now new trees line the road. Together with the cherry trees that line the road to the southeast from Roppongi 2chome, there is a total of 150 trees lining the 700-meter stretch.
- The name Sakura-zaka comes from the old tree that once stood here
- Splendid sakura tunnel is something to be seen
| Ark Hills Sakura-zaka | |
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| Address: | 1-12-32 Akasaka; Minato-ku |
| Transport: | 3-minute walk from the No. 3 exit of Roppongi 1chome Station on the Namboku Line; 3-minute walk from the No. 13 exit of Tameike-sanno Station on the Ginza and Namboku Lines |
| Inquiries: | Mori Building (03) 6406-6663（direct） |
Roppongi Hills Sakura-zaka
There is a sakura-zaka behind the residential towers at Roppongi Hills. Here, about 75 young cherry trees line a 400-meter stretch of this gentle slope. Many people come to see the light-up at night. There is a famous song by Masaharu Fukuyama but the song is about a slope in Denenchofu. Sakura-zaka in Minato-ku are all so beautiful that any of them could be mentioned in a song.
- Sakura blooming along the slope
- Neighborhood children under the cherry blossoms
| Roppongi Hills Sakura-zaka | |
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| Address: | Roppongi 6chome; Minato-ku |
| Transport: | 5-Minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Toei Oedo Lines |
| Inquiries: | Roppongi Hills Information Center Tel: (03) 6406-6000 |
Mouri Garden
Formerly the residence of Mouri Kai-no-kami, six cherry trees grew here long before Roppongi Hills was built and these trees have become a symbol of the garden. During the cherry blossom season a viewing corner is set up near the cherry trees surrounding the pond and Roppongi Hills restaurants put up stalls. The nighttime light-up is a sight to behold.
- Sakura around the pond
- Mori Tower stretching up to the sky as seen from the garden
- Evening light-up is a popular event
| Mouri Garden | |
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| Address: | Roppongi 6chome; Minato-ku |
| Transport: | 5-minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya and Toei Oedo Lines |
| Inquiries: | Roppongi Hills Information Center Tel: (03) 6406-6000 http://www.roppongihills.com |
Takanawa Prince Hotel Sakura-zaka
Sakura-zaka in Shinagawa consists of rows of cherry trees extending from the Takanawa exit of JR Shinagawa Station, across Daiichi Keihin (road) to the Takanawa Prince Hotel. In the back stand the high-rise Takanawa Prince Hotel Sakura Tower and the neighboring Takanawa Prince Hotel and New Takanawa Prince Hotel. The Japanese garden surrounded by the three hotels overflows with cherry blossoms during the season and is popular not only with hotel guests but with hanami visitors as well. There are 231 cherry trees of 14 different species. The cherry blossom season runs from the beginning of March to the end of April.
- Sakura-zaka leads gently up to the hotel
- The scenery of beautiful garden filled with cherry blossoms
| Takanawa Prince Hotel | |
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| Address: | 3-13-1 Takanawa: Minato-ku |
| Transport: | 3-minute walk from Shinagawa Station on the JR and Keihin Kyuko Lines |
| Inquiries: | Takanawa Prince Hotel Tel: (03) 3447-1111 Takanawa Prince Hotel Sakura Tower Tel: (03) 5798-1111 New Takanawa Prince Hotel Tel: (03) 3442-1111 http://www.princehotels.co.jp/takanawa-area/ |
- Colorful red-bean paste plate
- Limited menu?“Semi-freddo,” warm red-bean paste sauce
“Toraya Cafe”-The adzuki-bean paste is the main ingredient- Born in Kyoto, Toraya has been making Japanese confections for over five centuries. Now they have introduced a new brand, Toraya, and opened their first Toraya Cafe. Toraya has also introduced Japanese confections overseas and sweets made using new techniques and materials may be tried at their Toraya Cafe in Paris.
The traditional forms of bean paste?koshi-an (sweetened pureed adzuki-bean paste), ogura-an (sweetened crushed adzuki-bean paste) and shiro-an (sweetened white kidney-bean paste)?meet chocolate, cocoa and cream and this new fusion of western and Japanese ingredients creates a new taste. We also recommend the special menu available only at Roppongi Hills.
- Open:11:00 AM to 10:00 PM ※Last order:9:00 PM
- Closed:Open throughout the year
- Address:6-12-2 Roppongi; Minato-ku; Roppongi Hills, Roppongi Keyakizaka-dori, Residence Tower B
- Transport:
- 8-minute walk from Roppongi Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line; 8-minute walk from Azabu Juban Station on the Toei Oedo line
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- Inquiries:
- Toraya Cafe Tel: (03) 5786-9811 http://www.toraya-cafe.co.jp/
