Roppongi, Tokyo
Roppongi (六本木, roppongi?) is a district of Minato Ward, Tokyo, Japan, famous as home to the rich Roppongi Hills area, an active night club scene, and a relatively large presence of Western tourists and expatriates, though the vast majority of visitors and residents are Japanese. It is in the southern portion of the circle described by the Yamanote Line, south of Akasaka and north of Azabu.
The area around Roppongi is a popular night spot for most foreigners. Reason being, the district seems to cater to them, with various types of cuisines and bars that attracts the foreigners’ club. Among the Western expatriate community, it tends to be favoured by business people and financial workers as well as off-duty military.
In the past, Roppongi had a reputation as an area with high Yakuza presence, whether as customers at Roppongi establishments, conducting business, or managing or owning clubs and bars in the area. Although still exerting some influence in Roppongi, in recent times they appear to have shifted much of their presence to other districts in the Tokyo area. Many establishments in Roppongi are now owned by Africans.
Here is a nice map courtesy of Japan-Guide.com:
Besides being a night spot, Roppongi actually has a lot more to offer. There are various museums, art centers, skyscrapers, a garden and a bountiful of good restaurants around; some old and some new additions to the city. It is definitely one of the places to check out if you’re in Japan.
How to get to Roppongi?
Roppongi can be reached by the Hibiya and Oedo Subway Lines (Roppongi Station) and the Nanboku Subway Line (Roppongi-Icchome Station).
From Tokyo Station:
15 minutes, 160 Yen by Marunouchi and Hibiya Subway Lines via Kasumigaseki Station.From Shinjuku Station:
10 minutes, 210 Yen by direct Oedo Subway Line.
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