Senshouji Temple This temple was founded in 1630 by the Buddhist Jodo sect. In the temple premises is the tomb of Okita Soushi who was born in 1844 in the Shirakawa clan's mansion located near Senshouji Temple. The tomb can only be seen through a fence in the back of the temple. ●3-1-37　Motoazabu, Minato-ku 　TEL：03-3408-4810 　8-minute walk from Roppongi Station

Zenpukuji Temple It is said that this temple was founded by the famous Kukai, a Buddhist priest also known as Kobodaishi. A well that is said to have sprung up where Kukai poked his cane and a 700 year old gingko tree (a natural monument) that sprouted from a cane that Shinran (Buddhist priest) dug into the ground can be found in the premises. The tomb of Fukuzawa Yukichi, founder of Keio Gijuku (now Keio University) is in the Zenpukuji premises as well. The temple grounds here are known to have housed the first American legation. ●1-6-21 Motoazabu, Minato-ku 　TEL：03-3451-7402 　15-minute walk from Roppongi Station

Nezu Art Museum A collection of antique art, and tea sets that belonged to the late Nezu Kaichiro, the founder of Tobu Railways, is exhibited at his residence. Among the collection of 10,000 art objects are numerous national treasures and important cultural assets. The beautiful landscape garden serves as an oasis in the midst of an urban center. ●6-5-1 Minamiaoyma, Minato-ku 　TEL：03-3400-2536 　15-minute walk from Roppongi Station

Ark Hills Within the 56,000 square meter area stand four high-rise buildings that house the ANA Hotel, TV Asahi, Suntory Hall, and dozens of offices. Constructed in 1986, Ark Hills symbolized the futuristic city of Japan and won the first Intelligent Award. Businessmen and secretaries relax at the garden between the buildings. ●1-13-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku 　10-minute walk from Roppongi Station