Shiodome (Ž¬—¯) is a redeveloped city district in Tokyo, which opened to the public in 2002. Its spectacular skyscrapers accommodate many offices, the headquarters of Nippon Television and a large variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, theaters, hotels and other attractions.

Shiodome was originally a tidal marshland separating the Imperial Palace from Tokyo Bay. During the Edo Period (1603-1868), the marshes were dried up and developed into residential land for feudal lords. The district's history remains reflected in the name Shiodome, which literally means "halt the tides".

In 1872, Shiodome was chosen as the site of Shimbashi Station, the Tokyo terminal of Japan's first railway line. When the railway tracks were later extended to Tokyo Station, Shimbashi Station was moved to its current location and Shiodome was converted into a freight yard, which it remained into the 1980s. Today the district features modern city planning with divided motorized and pedestrian traffic on different levels, and elevated walkways and underground passages that connect most of the buildings.

  • Caretta Shiodome
    Shops: typically 10:00 to 20:00
    Restaurants: typically 11:00 to 23:00
  • Shiodome City Center
    Shops: typically 10:00 to 20:00
    Restaurants: typically 11:00 to 23:30
  • Nippon TV Tower
    Shops: typically 10:30 to 18:30
    Restaurants: typically 11:00 to 22:00
  • Italian Town
  • Hama Rikyu
    Hours: 9:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30)
    Closed: December 29 to January 1
    Admission: 300 yen

Museums and showrooms

  • Former Shimbashi Station Building
    Hours: 10:00 to 17:00 (entry until 16:45)
    Closed: Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday), Dec 29 to Jan 3
    Admission: Free
  • Ad Museum Tokyo
    Hours: 12:00 to 18:00 (reservation required)
    Closed: Sundays and Mondays
    Admission: Free
  • Panasonic Living Showroom
    Hours: 10:00 to 17:00
    Closed: Wednesdays, Obon and New Year
    Admission: Free

Getting there and around

Shiodome is connected to Shimbashi Station on the JR Yamanote Line, JR Keihin-Tohoku Line and the Asakusa and Ginza subway lines as well as Shiodome Station on the Oedo Subway Line and the Yurikamome, an elevated train to Odaiba.

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    • karaksa hotel premier Tokyo Ginza
      Luxury
      Featuring free WiFi, karaksa hotel premier Tokyo Ginza offers rooms in Tokyo, 5 km from Japan Imperial Palace. 5 km from National Diet Building, the property is also 6 km away from Chidorigafuchi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk. The hotel boasts the lounge where guests can enjoy a selection of seasonal drinks. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Tokyo Tower is 7 km from karaksa hotel premier Tokyo Ginza. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 24 km from the property.
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    • Conrad Tokyo
      Luxury
      Located in the heart of Tokyo, just a few steps away from Ginza, the world-famous shopping and entertainment district. Conrad Tokyo boasts rooms furnished with modern decor, award winning restaurants and a 29th-floor spa with beautiful city views. It ranked 1st as the most popular Japanese hotel for international travelers by TripAdvisor 2015. Shiodome Subway Station and JR Shimbashi Train Station are both located within a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Centre can be reached with a 25-minute monorail ride while the Imperial Palace is a 15-minute drive away. Rooms at the Conrad are among the largest in Tokyo, and feature panoramic views of Hamarikyu Gardens or Tokyo Bay through floor-to-ceiling windows. Rooms come with a minibar, a flat-screen TV with a VOD system and a DVD player. Also offers a bathroom with rain shower. Wired and wireless internet access is available at an extra charge. Guests can swim laps in the picturesque free-use indoor pool or work out to views of Tokyo in the spacious fitness centre. Mizuki Spa offers private treatment rooms and a variety of relaxing massages. Conrad Tokyo houses 5 dining options with city skyline views, including China Blue.
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    • Park Hotel Tokyo
      Luxury
      Featuring stunning views of Tokyo and a convenient location just steps from Shiodome Subway Station, Park Hotel Tokyo offers stylish accommodation with free WiFi. Rooms feature large picture windows. Each includes exclusive THANN amenities. Guests can relax and enjoy sweeping city views. Park Hotel Tokyo is only a 10-minute walk to Hamarikyu Gardens. Shinbashi Train Station is 300 metres away, and Tsukiji Fish Market and the Ginza shopping area are both just a 5-minute taxi ride from the hotel. An in-room massage service is available to help guests unwind. Park Hotel Tokyo also offers a fully equipped concierge services. The hotel offers 3 food and beverage options, including Hanasanshou (Japanese cuisine). A cafe, lounge and bar are also located on-site.
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    • The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Tokyo Shiodome
      Luxury
      Conveniently situated within a 3-minute walk from Shinbashi and Shiodome stations, The Royal Park Iconic Tokyo Shiodome is modern and stylish accommodation. It provides a luxurious spa and a free-use fitness centre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Located above the 24th floor and offering city views, the spacious guestrooms at The Royal Park Iconic Tokyo Shiodome feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge and an air purifier/humidifier. Guests can enjoy a soak in the stylish en suite bathroom. A safe and toiletries are also included. Popular Ueno and Asakusa areas are within a 15-minute subway ride from Shinbashi Station. Shiodome Station offers direct subway links to lively Shinjuku and Roppongi areas. Shinbashi Station also provides a direct 35-minute train access to Haneda Airport. This hotel features earthquake-absorbent structures and offers a business centre and coin launderette. International cuisines are offered at the hotelfs on-site restaurants, including restaurant Harmony. The Bar located on the 24th floor offers drinks on tap and skyline views.
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    • Anshin oyado woman Tokyo Ginza shiodome
      Budget-friendly
      Anshin oyado woman Tokyo Ginza shiodome - Women Only is located in Tokyo, 1.1 km from Tokyo Tower. Every room at this capsule hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. You will find a 24-hour front desk and free toiletries at the property. Complimentary miso soup, green tea and soft drinks are provided at this capsule hotel. Free internet access is available, and guests can also read Japanese manga or soak in the public bath on site, all of which are provided for free. Kachidoki Bridge is 1.6 km from Anshin oyado woman Tokyo Ginza shiodome Shinbash- Women Only, while National Diet Building is 1.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 12 km from Anshin oyado woman Tokyo Ginza shiodome. Breakfast is served at this capsule hotel.
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    • Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Shiodome
      Luxury
      Offering direct access from Shiodome Subway Station and within a 10-minute walk from JR Shinbashi Train Station, Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Shiodome offers modern accommodations. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and free wired internet is also available for rent. Tokyo Station is a 15-minute train ride away. The air-conditioned rooms feature a fridge and a flat-screen TV with a video-on-demand system. Toothbrush sets and nightwear are provided for all guests. The en suite bathroom comes with a bathtub and a hairdryer. Guests can use the free-use internet PCs and photocopying services at the business centre. Free luggage storage and laptop rentals are available at the 24-hour front desk. A trouser press can be borrowed for in-room use and a coin-launderette is on site. Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Tokyo-Shiodome is a 5-minute walk from Hamarikyu Garden and a 10-minute drive from the Imperial Palace. JR Hamamatsucho Train Station is a 10-minute walk away and Haneda International Airport is a 25-minute monorail ride from the station.
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    • Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai - Tokyo
      Luxury
      Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-gai is an 8-minute walk from Hamamatsucho JR and Monorail Station. It offers a large public bath, a cafe and rooms with free wired internet. Free WiFi access is available throughout the entire property. Haneda International Airport is 30-minutes away via walk and monorail. Guest rooms offer both air-conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with an air purifier/humidifier. The en suite bathroom comes equipped with a bathtub and shower. Complimentary tea, mineral water, slippers and free toiletries are provided. Guests can enjoy a massage service upon request. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Coin-operated laundry machines and drink vending machines are available on site. Cafe La Marea serves buffet spread for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Shiodome Italia-gai Mitsui Garden Hotel is a 12-minute walk from JR Shimbashi Station, which is a minute's subway ride from Ginza Subway Station. Tokyo Station is 13-minutes away via walk and train, and a 60-minute express train ride from Tokyo Station can take guests to Narita International Airport.
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    • unito SHIODOME
      Mid-range
      Set in the centre of Tokyo, 200 metres from Hibiya Shrine, unito SHIODOME offers air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. Popular points of interest nearby include Panasonic Shiodome Museum Rouault Gallery, Shinbashi Shiogama Shrine and Advertising Museum. Shimbashi Station Museum is 700 metres from the hotel and Karasumori Shrine is 700 metres away. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Sakurada Park, Shimbashi Station and Space FS Shiodome. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 15 km from unito SHIODOME.
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