Minato

Minato is a quarter in , , and has about 260,000 residents. Minato is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .
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  • Type: Quarter with 260,000 residents
  • Description: neighborhood in Chūō-ku, Tokyo
  • Also known as: “Minato City”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Shiodome and Tokyo Station.

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is an area in , Japan, located adjacent to and , near and the Hamarikyu Gardens. Formerly a railway terminal, has been transformed into one of Tokyo's most modern areas.

Railway station
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is a major railway station and a central rail hub in , Japan. The original station is located in Chiyoda's business district near the grounds.

Marketplace
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Tsukiji Market is a former seafood market and major tourist attraction in . Located in in central Tokyo between the and the upmarket shopping district, the area contains retail markets, restaurants, and associated restaurant supply stores.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chuo and Ginza.

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is a central ward in . It has been the historical commercial heart of Tokyo since the Edo period, and to this day, is filled with offices, banks, and other institutions that drive the Japanese economy.

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The district of , literally "Silver Mint", is in the ward. It is considered the high fashion center of the city and contains many upscale shops and restaurants.

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is a district of central which is a significant business center and commercial area, although not quite as busy as Shinjuku or Shibuya to the west.

Minato

Latitude
35.6713° or 35° 40′ 17″ north
Longitude
139.78° or 139° 46′ 48″ east
Population
260,000
Elevation
11 metres (36 feet)
Open location code
8Q7XMQCH+GX
Open­Street­Map ID
node 14053408522
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­quarter
Geo­Names ID
13353696
Wiki­data ID
Q11563125
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Turkish—“Minato” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “湊”
  • Dutch: “Minato”
  • French: “Minato”
  • Japanese: “Minato”
  • Japanese: “みなと”
  • Japanese: “港区”
  • Japanese: “湊”
  • Korean: “미나토”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Minato”
  • Spanish: “Minato”
  • Turkish: “Minato (Tokyo)”
  • Turkish: “Minato”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Teppōsu Playground Park and 中央湊郵便局.

Minato: Must-Visit Destinations

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