Catherine Derieux

Roppongi Vacations

The Roppongi is known as THE district for expatriates in Tokyo - at least, for the well-heeled among them. Quiet and peaceful during the day, it is especially frequented for its night life!

Visit Roppongi

Essential

Roppongi: How to get there?

15 minutes from Shinjuku station by tube

Roppongi: See when to go ?

All year round

Roppongi: For how long?

A few hours

Learn more about your destination

Roppongi: What to see nearby?

Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market

Shiba-Shimbashi

Odaiba

What our travelers think of their stay

The Roppongi is known as THE district for expatriates in Tokyo - at least, for the well-heeled among them. Quiet and peaceful during the day, it is especially frequented for its night life!

My suggestion

Choose the end of the afternoon to go to Tokyo Tower. If you take your time, you will enjoy the view by day and then by night. Both are worth the visit.

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