Minato, Tokyo

Minato (港区; -ku) is a special ward located in Tokyo, Japan.

As of 2003, the ward has an estimated population of 167,098 and a density of 8,215.24 persons per km². The total area is 20.34 km².

The ward was founded on March 15, 1947.

Minato-ku is the main physical setting for the Anime series Sailor Moon.

Landmarks

• Akasaka Palace
• Keio University
• Odaiba
• Roppongi nightlife district
• Roppongi Hills
• Sengaku-ji
• Shiba Park
• Tokyo Tower

Train stations

• Shinbashi Station
• Hamamatsucho Station
• Tamachi Station
• Shinagawa Station
• Toranomon Station

Mass Medias

Broadcasting Stations

• Nippon TV – Shiodome, TV
• Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) – Akasaka, TV
• Fuji TV – Odaiba, TV
• TV Asahi – Roppongi Hills, TV
• TV Tokyo – Toranomon, TV
• TBS Radio & Communications (TBS Radio) – Akasaka, Radio

External links

• Official website in Japanese
• Travel guide to Minato, Tokyo from Wikitravel