River Cruises and Winter Illuminations in Shinagawa 20...
Geoff DayTaking in the Shinagawa Illuminations from the water could well be the best way to see Tokyo in winter
Nishi-Koyama Station (西小山駅, Nishi-Koyama eki) is a Tokyu Meguro Line station located in Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan. [Wikipedia]
Illuminations are held here, which was once a flourishing red-light district, for Valentine's Day and White Day. The concept is "Nishi-koyama's Streets of Love". Tens of thousands of lights celebrate the couples who come to visit.
Taking in the Shinagawa Illuminations from the water could well be the best way to see Tokyo in winter
Just minutes from Shinagawa Station, the Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa is surrounded by lush greenery in the Takanawa area, with rooms offering balcony views of the nearby gardens and the surrounding Tokyo cityscape. This urban resort features convention facilities like the Hiten banquet hall, the international Convention Center Pamir, as well as a wide variety of Japanese, Chinese and Western restaurants.
Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo Seafort is part of the Hankyu-Hanshin luxury hotels group. Since 1938, this luxury hotel has been opening its doors to guests who seek a comfortable stay with convenient access to central Tokyo.
Located right next to Shinjuku Chuo Park, THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku is a modern hotel with an exceptional design and easy access to the nearby Shinjuku train station and the Meiji Shrine. The 14-story hotel building was renovated and reopened in August 2018 as THE KNOT TOKYO Shinjuku . The western-style rooms offer a park view on the top floor as well as a newly opened terrace suite. The spacious atrium design offers a relaxed atmosphere and connects the restaurant, bar, lounge and lobby with one another. One of the highlights of THE KNOT is the delicious dishes. There are six areas in which food and drinks are offered. From the grill area to high-quality black tea and fresh bread, everything is on offer.
Enjoy some yakiniku meat at this popular Japanese BBQ restaurant. The limited "Hamideru Kalbi" (Japanese black beef rib), comes recommended by regulars.
In the Highball Bar Sunny Side 1923 in Gotanda Shinagawa, guests enjoy freshly tapped beers and, in addition to a dinner menu, of course, highballs are offered. These consist of a basic spirit and, for example, soda water or ginger ale. They can also contain other ingredients and are extremely popular in Japan. The menu is also available in English, so that even foreign-speaking visitors will have no problems enjoying a relaxing evening. The bar offers 26 seats and 30 standing places and children are also welcome. The bar also offers a very special bonus with its own room for small private groups. Users of Japanese mobile phone networks are given the opportunity to use high-speed WiFi from the providers Softbank, NTT Docomo or AU.
There is a restaurant right in front of the Meguro station where you can eat your own fish. All kinds of Japanese dishes and fresh seafood are also served. In some pools inside the restaurant you can catch your own fish with a fishing rod and net and then let the staff know which table it should be brought to. You can watch the fish being prepared in the kitchen and let you know in advance how the fish should be prepared: whether as sashimi, grilled, boiled, deep-fried (with tempura) or as sushi. If you don't manage to catch your own fish, then you can of course order a fish from the menu. However, the price is much lower if you want to have your own catch cooked .
Large store engaged in buying and selling of books, CDs, DVDs, digital appliances, brand goods and more. Video games and books are on 1F and menswear, DVDs, and comics are on 2F.
The planetarium of the cultural center in Gotanda Shinagawa offers visitors instructive and at the same time entertaining performances for everyone who is enthusiastic about space. In addition to regularly repeated performances, there are also special performances and various events. The state-of-the-art facility offers visitors a full 360 degree all-round projection, so that, while sitting on the comfortable deck chairs, one has the feeling of floating through the infinite universe.
The Meguro River (目黒川, Meguro-gawa) is a river that flows through Tokyo, Japan. Its tributaries include the Kitazawa River and the Karasuyama River. The river flows into Tokyo Bay near the Tennōzu Isle Station. [Wikipedia]