Minato - Tokyo
Minato is located east of Shinjuku and Shibuya, the war borders Tokyo Bay. The famous Tokyo Tower can be found here, as well as Tokyo's best known night-life, Roppongi. The name “minato” means “harbor” as the ward borders the Tokyo Bay. The ward is also home to ten universities, including Keio University.
Minato is home to a large expat community, so if you want to meet other foreigners, this is the place to be! Populated areas include Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown, Aoyama, and Shinagawa.
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Minato Area Guide
Minato is located east of Shinjuku and Shibuya, the war borders Tokyo Bay. The famous Tokyo Tower can be found here, as well as Tokyo's best known night-life, Roppongi. The name “minato” means “harbor” as the ward borders the Tokyo Bay. The ward is also home to ten universities, including Keio University. Minato is home to a large expat community, so if you want to meet other foreigners, this is the place to be! Populated areas include Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown, Aoyama, and Shinagawa.
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