Akasaka, Metropolitan neighborhood in Minato, Japan
Akasaka is a metropolitan neighborhood in Minato, Tokyo, where residential towers stand alongside corporate offices, hotels, and dining venues. The streets run through a densely built environment where modern structures dominate most of the skyline.
The district served as an independent ward of Tokyo City between 1878 and 1947. After the war ended, it became part of the newly organized Minato administrative region.
The State Guest House Akasaka Palace, built in 1909, displays European architectural influence with its Versailles-inspired design and Japanese-style annex.
Several subway stations connect the neighborhood to central Tokyo, including Akasaka on the Chiyoda Line and Akasaka-mitsuke on the Ginza Line. Most sidewalks between stations and main streets are level and well marked.
The Toyokawa Inari Temple houses numerous stone fox figures across its grounds. These statues reflect the merging of Shinto and Buddhist traditions that visitors can observe when entering the temple precinct.
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