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
The price is AU$243 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$243
26 June - 27 June
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! (3,421 reviews)
"Location but room was small when having luggage"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel
4 out of 5
2-8-16 Shiomi, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$353 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$353
23 June - 24 June
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,991 reviews)
"Rooms have lots of space, breakfast has variety and onsen is great after a long day of exploring the city"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 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 AU$166 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$166
30 June - 1 July
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,955 reviews)
"Absolutely Amazing!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA TAKADANOBABA
SOTETSU GRAND FRESA TAKADANOBABA
3 out of 5
1-chome-27-7 Takadanobaba, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$178 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$178
30 June - 1 July
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (605 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. The hotel was very clean."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

SOTETSU GRAND FRESA TAKADANOBABA
Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay
Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay
3.5 out of 5
1-1-1 Hinode, Urayasu, Chiba-ken
The price is AU$119 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$119
1 July - 2 July
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Urayasu. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,641 reviews)
"Staff members were friendly and helpful with big smiles. Most of the guests were families visiting the Disneyland with free shuttles. It’s 15 minutes walk to the strain station and 20 minutes ride to the Tokyo station. Restaurants are nearby but limited and better to go to the station by walking ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Hotel Emion Tokyo Bay
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
4 out of 5
2 Chome-1-5 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
Fully refundable
The price is AU$117 per night from 15 July to 16 July
AU$117
15 July - 16 July
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,753 reviews)
"Brilliant gem!"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-ariake
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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.

Ota
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Minato

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

Tokyo Tower and Roppongi Hills 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.

Minato
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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 Roppongi Hills.

Roppongi
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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.

Shinbashi
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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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