Roppongi Travel Guide

Guide to Roppongi, Tokyo nightlife and art district.

Quick Facts

Best for: Art museums, nightlife, observation decks
Time needed: 3-5 hours
Station: Roppongi Station

Overview

Roppongi Travel Guide - Image 2 — Photo by David Kernan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0

Roppongi transformed from nightlife district to include major art museums. Roppongi Hills and Tokyo Midtown offer shopping, dining, and views.

The large Maman spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois in front of Mori Tower at Roppongi Hills — Roppongi Hills Public Art — Photo by Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0

How to Enjoy

Art Triangle

Mori Art Museum, National Art Center Tokyo, Suntory Museum of Art form the “Art Triangle Roppongi.”

Modern architecture and green space of Tokyo Midtown's exterior plaza — Tokyo Midtown — Photo by Syced / Wikimedia Commons / CC0

Interior of Suntory Museum of Art showcasing a traditional Japanese art exhibition — Suntory Museum of Art — Photo by Rs1421 / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

Exterior view of the Mori Art Museum entrance at Roppongi Hills — Mori Art Museum — Photo by Wing1990hk / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 3.0

Exterior view of the unique glass facade of The National Art Center, Tokyo — The National Art Center, Tokyo — Photo by Wiiii / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

Views

Roppongi Travel Guide - Image 3 — Photo by David Kernan / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 4.0

Tokyo City View observation deck at Roppongi Hills offers 360-degree panorama.

Getting There

From Narita Airport (NRT)

Recommended (Premium): Take the 🔵 Keisei Skyliner from Terminal 1 or 2 to Ueno Station in approximately 45 minutes. From Ueno, transfer to the ⚪ Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to reach Roppongi Station in approximately 25 minutes. Terminal 3 users should take the shuttle bus to Terminal 2 first. Budget: The 🟠 Keisei Access Express runs to Daimon Station, where you can transfer to the 🟣 Toei Oedo Line; this takes approximately 90 minutes. Direct: The Airport Limousine Bus (Premium) connects all terminals directly to major hotels like the Grand Hyatt and Ritz-Carlton in approximately 90–120 minutes.

From Haneda Airport (HND)

Recommended (Mid-range): Take the 🔴 Keikyu Line from any terminal (T1, T2, T3) to Daimon Station in approximately 20–25 minutes. Transfer to the 🟣 Toei Oedo Line to reach Roppongi Station in approximately 6 minutes. This is generally the fastest route. Alternative: The 🔵 Tokyo Monorail connects to Hamamatsucho Station, which is a short walk from Daimon Station for the Oedo Line connection.

From Major Stations

From Shinjuku Station: Take the 🟣 Toei Oedo Line directly to Roppongi Station (approximately 10 minutes).
From Tokyo Station: Take the 🔴 Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line to Kasumigaseki Station, then transfer to the ⚪ Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line to Roppongi (approximately 15–20 minutes).
From Shibuya Station: Take the 🟢 JR Yamanote Line to Ebisu Station, then transfer to the ⚪ Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line (approximately 15 minutes). Alternatively, take a bus directly to Roppongi Hills.

Local Access

Roppongi Station is the main hub, served by the ⚪ Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line and the 🟣 Toei Oedo Line. Roppongi Hills is directly connected to the Hibiya Line concourse, while Tokyo Midtown connects directly to the Oedo Line. IC cards (Suica, PASMO) are accepted on all trains, subways, and buses in the area.

Sources

GO TOKYO – Roppongi

Last updated: 2026-02-03