Minato City

Introduction

Minato is a special ward of Tokyo, Japan, also known in English as Minato City. As one of the wards that make up the Japanese capital, it places you within Tokyo itself rather than in a separate destination nearby.

Three days in Minato City

Day one: Start in Minato City, one of the central wards of Tokyo, Japan. Because you are in Japan, English signage is common, but learning a few Japanese phrases will help you get around. As you walk, notice how Minato City blends business districts with quiet residential streets.

Day two: Continue exploring Minato City. Use Tokyo's trains and subways to move between its neighbourhoods, and keep your bearings by matching station names in English against the Japanese characters. As in the rest of Tokyo, mornings are busy, so plan your wandering for later in the day.

Day three: Spend your last day in Minato City at an easy pace. Revisit the parts of the ward you liked, and leave time for a meal before you head onward through Tokyo or out of Japan. As with any day in the city, carry cash and a charged phone.