Shinagawa Travel Guide

Tokyo

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.


Popular places to visit

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Top hotels in Shinagawa

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 ฿2,905 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿2,905
฿3,261 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,684 reviews)
"We would definitely stay here again! Connected to the airport so very convenient for getting to our flight the next day. Loved eating in the area outside the airport."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ฿3,871 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿3,871
฿4,684 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,685 reviews)
"The only flaw was that there were no hooks for towels! A bedside table would have also been welcome! But overall, excellent!"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Niwa Tokyo

Hotel Niwa Tokyo

4 out of 5
1-1-16 Kandamisaki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is ฿4,196 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,196
฿5,078 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,072 reviews)
"This is a beautiful hotel with a serene Japanese atmosphere."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hotel Niwa Tokyo
Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay

Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay

3.5 out of 5
1-1-1 Hinode, Urayasu, Chiba-ken
The price is ฿3,095 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿3,095
฿3,471 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Urayasu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,796 reviews)
"Good walkable neighborhood next to the train station and a shopping center"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ฿2,178 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿2,178
฿2,635 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 15 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,013 reviews)
"Underground walkway from shinjuku station to hotel. Many restaurants nearby as well as restaurants at the hotel. Great buffet breakfast with reasonable price."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo

Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo

3.5 out of 5
1-2-2 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,547 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Very convenient location."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo
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Other neighbourhoods around Shinagawa

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Ota

4/5(95 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(71 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(14 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 Izumo Shrine Tokyobunshi.

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Shinbashi

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

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

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Akasaka

4.5/5(60 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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